Last year, as part of Billboard’s Black History Month celebration, we asked Black artists spanning all genres to compile unique playlists exclusive to Billboard‘s Spotify account. Everyone from Normani and Khalid to DJ Premier and Rapsody shared tracks that represented their love for the culture across the diaspora…
Waka Flocka offered some further insight on the recent discourse surrounding the supposed dangers of the rap game in the wake of Pop Smoke’s murder. Flame is really tired of hearing rappers talk about how hip hop is dangerous following…
Kyshona Armstrong, who performs under the name Kyshona, shines a light on social issues throughout her new project, aptly titled Listen. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter enlisted producer Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, St. Paul & the Broken Bones) for the album, which…
Lil Baby opens up about his decision to stay ink-free in a new interview. You may not have noticed it or thought about it much, but is on a very short list of rappers who doesn’t have any ink on…
It’s tricky to marry music and politics, commercial success with social purpose, integrity with success. Particularly so when your country is in the throes of instability. Monday (Feb. 24) night, on Day 2 of Chile’s Viña del Mar Music festival,…
The Olympic Committees’ senior member Dick Pound announced a possible cancellation due to coronavirus but Twitter was fixated on his name. The Olympic Committee’s high-ranking member Dick Pound announced the 2020 Tokyo might get pushed back following Coronavirus scares. As the…
Welcome back to Takeover Tuesday, where each week, Billboard taps chart-topping artists and tastemakers to compile their very own playlist exclusive to Billboard's Spotify account. We give the artists free rein to base the list on whatever subject they choose.…
The latest Pop Shop Podcast examines why Eilish is the perfect musical pairing for the James Bond film series, and how she fits into the legacy of 007 music. For nearly 60 years, the James Bond film series has brought…
INTERVIEW: Before Black History Month is a wrap, we chatted with the First Lady of Motown, Claudette Robinson of the legendary group The Miracles, to discuss the legacy of the label and the group. There are a handful of record…
Viva Friday is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Natti Natasha – “Me Estas Matando” (Pina Records) Natti Natasha proves once again that she’s a versatile artist, presenting her new…