Drake Achieves Milestone: Billboard Declares Him the 21st Century’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist In a definitive acknowledgment of his unparalleled dominance, Billboard has officially named Aubrey Graham, professionally known as Drake, as the number one R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious ranking, compiled by ana...
The Black Radio Experience, a premier celebration of Black music and culture, returned to Napa Valley for an immersive three-day festival from August 29th to August 31st, 2025. This event, an offshoot of the renowned Blue Note Jazz Festival, transformed The Meritage Resort and Spa into a vibrant hub for hip-hop, rap, jazz, soul, and […]
Billboard Officially Recognizes Drake’s Unprecedented Chart Dominance, Naming Him the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century In a definitive acknowledgment of his colossal impact on contemporary music, Billboard has officially declared Aubrey Graham, globally known as Drake, as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Centu...
GRAMMY-winning artist Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, has entered a plea of not guilty to four felony charges stemming from his arrest on August 21st. The charges include three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. The Incident and Arrest […]
Rapper Cardi B took the stand this week to vehemently deny allegations of assault, spitting, and scratching made by a former security guard, Emani Ellis. The highly publicized civil trial in Los Angeles County court centers on a 2018 incident outside a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office, where Ellis claims Cardi B attacked her while the...
ギタリスト、コンポーザー、プロデューサーとして多岐にわたる活動を展開する関口シンゴが、2023年にリリースしたアルバム『tender』のリミックス企画第2弾として、Lo-fi Hip Hopシーンで絶大な人気を誇るアーティスト、LDJをリミキサーに迎えた「Southern Street (LDJ Remix)」を公開しました。このコラボレーションは、関口シンゴの繊細なギターワークと、LDJが手掛けるチルなビートが融合し、新たな音楽的物語を紡ぎ出しています。 関口シンゴ：ジャンルを横断するサウンドメイカー 関口シンゴは、東京出身のアーティストで、origami PRODUCTIONSに所属しています。Ovallのギタリストとしても知られ、ジャズ、ソウル、ロック、ポップスといった多様な...
Drake Crowned Billboard’s #1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century Billboard has officially named Drake the number one R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century, a monumental recognition of his unparalleled chart dominance and profound cultural influence throughout the first quarter-century of the new millennium. This prestigious...
Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, born Montero Lamar Hill, has broken his silence following a highly publicized arrest and subsequent felony charges, describing the experience as “terrifying” in his first public comments. The 26-year-old rapper and singer was arrested on August 21st in Los Angeles and now faces four felony counts, h...
Global music sensation Lil Nas X has broken his silence following a tumultuous arrest that led to multiple felony charges, describing the recent ordeal as “terrifying” but assuring fans he will “be alright.” The Grammy-winning artist, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, pleaded not guilty to four felony counts, incl...
Portland, Oregon, a city often celebrated for its vibrant indie rock scene and experimental culture, has a complex and often overlooked history with hip-hop. Despite its deep roots in Black artistic expression and a generation of talented artists, the Rose City has struggled to achieve national recognition as a major hip-hop hub. This journey,...
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