‘House isn’t a subculture. It’s my culture’: Cakes Da Killa on ballroom, Beyoncé and Black love | Music

Cakes da Killa performing at House of Yes, New York City, in 2018.

A few years ago, Cakes Da Killa felt trapped. The Atlanta-via-NYC rapper and producer had released a few acclaimed mixtapes, each showcasing his blooming talent as a lyricist and stylist. But, no matter how dexterous, […]

Is cumbia the new punk? How Son Rompe Pera gets crowds moshing to marimbas

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Kacho, Kilos and Mongo Gama grew up performing in cemeteries. Along with their father, José (a.k.a. Batuco), the brothers would play next to the mariachi and Norteño groups performing for families visiting their relatives during […]

How house music changed the world: ‘It was freedom. It was our church’ | Music

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“It was a few weeks back, late at night, I’m in bed, and my phone started pinging,” explains Robin S, the powerhouse vocalist behind Show Me Love, one of the most successful house records ever […]

Azealia Banks Hates Fans’ Beyonce ‘Break My Soul’ Mashups

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2022 is rapidly shaping up to be the Summer Of Black Dance thanks to new releases from Drake and Beyonce that tapped into the sounds of early and contemporary house music. While Drake shocked the […]

S.G. Goodman’s Rustic Hymnals Double As Calls To Action

S.G. Goodman's Rustic Hymnals Double As Calls To Action

By Mia Hughes “You never can say whether or not your music is timely, but I think sometimes, music needs to be a catalyst for people’s awareness,” says Kentucky songwriter S.G. Goodman. She’s telling MTV […]

Mickey Gilley, who helped inspire ‘Urban Cowboy,’ dies at 86 : NPR

Mickey Gilley, who helped inspire 'Urban Cowboy,' dies at 86 : NPR

Singer Mickey Gilley in 2015 at the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards. Jason Merritt/TERM/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jason Merritt/TERM/Getty Images Singer Mickey Gilley in 2015 at the 50th Academy of Country Music […]

Toro Y Moi Drives Into His Next Chapter On New Album ‘Mahal’

Toro Y Moi Drives Into His Next Chapter On New Album 'Mahal'

By Mia Hughes In Toro y Moi’s music video for “Postman,” the first single from his seventh and newest album Mahal, he sits behind the wheel of a loudly ornamented jeepney. A kind of eccentric […]

How to Make China’s ‘Friendliest’ Social Media Platform Pay Off

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Shared from www.businessoffashion.com Xiaohongshu doesn’t fit neatly into a social media archetype that is familiar to Western audiences. It is often compared to Instagram, but one key difference is that content from anyone can show […]