• Apple Music's Android App Doesn't Fix its Biggest Problem

    In order to compete in a crowded music streaming market, Apple had to make an Android app for its latest music service and while it's clean and functional just like the iOS app, it doesn't do much to fix some of the key issues it had at launch four months ago.

  • Amen Break Creator The Winstons Finally Getting Paid... Kind Of

    The Amen Break is quite possibly the most influential six seconds in all of music and one of the most sampled beats ever, but until now the original creator wasn't getting paid for their work. The Amen Break is a six second drum solo in The Winstons' 1969 track "Amen Brother" and has been sampled by countless artists including Oasis, NWA, The Prodigy, Slipknot, Lupe Fiasco, Skrillex, Sub Focus and hundreds others. At its core, It is the basis for a lot of many early songs in jungle and drum n bass.

  • 'The Voice' Coach Gwen Stefani Talks "Used To Love You" on KIIS-FM [WATCH]

    In a new interview with host JoJo Wright of KIIS-FM radio Gwen Stefani talks her new emotionally charged song "Used To Love You" and what inspired it. It is largely believed to be about her ex Gavin Rossdale and during the questionnaire the singer subtley confirms that the assumptions may just be dead on. The two filed for divorce over the summer after 13 years and three children together. Stefani also recently confirmed that she is dating her co-host on 'The Voice,' country singer Blake Shelton.

  • J. Cole Remixes A Tribe Called Quest 'Can I Kick It'

    J. Cole has dusted off his producer chops and gone into the studio to take on one of his most important tracks to date. The 2014 Forest Hills Drive rapper has released his remix of A Tribe Called Quest's seminal track "Can I Kick It" for the 25th year anniversary rerelease of their groundbreaking album People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm.

  • Tiesto, Bassnectar Headline Jamaican EDM Festival Paradise Lost

    Jamaica is known for its dub and reggae rhythms, but in March a whole new set of beats are gearing up to take over the Caribbean island. A brand new EDM festival, Paradise Lost will provide the thundering, overcharged, EDM beats that revelers all over the world have been consuming en masse for years now. Organizers have gone big with their initial lineup, tabbing Tiësto and Bassnectar as the main two headliners alongside other acts like AlunaGeorge, Felix Jaehn, Zion I, Audien and Big Gigantic.

  • Vince Staples Explains Why He Feels Making Hit Songs Like 'Blue Suede' is Not His Goal

    22-year-old rapper Vince Staples just released his excellent debut album Summertime 06, on which his most popular song is not present. The album was met with rave reviews, in which Staples was praised for his lyricism and dexterity. However, "Blue Suede," Staples' most popular song to date, was nowhere to be found. It seemed as if Staples had no interest in capitalizing off the success of that song, instead vying to conquer entirely new territory. It is clear that Vince Staples has a lot to say. However, it appears the rapper would rather say it how he pleases than placate to any radio audience.
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