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Earlier this week, legendary Queens rapper Nas offered some words of encouragement to Kendrick Lamar, concerning Lamar's impending follow-up to his instant classic debut good kid, m.A.A.d city from 2012. As Nas knows all too well, plenty of rappers have failed to deliver a satisfying follow-up to a widely praised debut album. However, these six rappers and rap groups managed to release albums that were just as good, if not better, than their debuts. -
Crowder Will be Bringing the Neon Steeple to Fans
When David Crowder released his first solo project this past May, fans went with him into a new era. He's taking that new era (along with the new music) on the road in September. -
Chris Young Celebrates Another #1
It's official - Chris Young has gone all the way to #1 for the 6th time in his career. "Who I Am With You" is sitting at the very top of the Mediabase Country Singles chart and it's already been certified RIAA Gold. -
Leaving Pop Success Behind - The Jeannie Ortega Story
When Jeannie Ortega was only 16, she signed a nearly half million dollar record deal with Hollywood Records and was well on her way to fame. Now, at 28, Jeannie has left the pop music scene behind and is working towards her first Christian pop album. -
5 Great Songs from Big Mama Thornton: Remembering The Blues Legend 30 Years after Her Death
Today marks the thirtieth anniversary of blues legend Big Mama Thornton's death. Music Times gives a brief guide to the under-appreciated discography of the vocalist. -
The Grand Opening of the Birthplace of Country Music Museum
The Bristol Sessions started out with a simple ad in the Bristol Herald Courier newspaper for singers. By the end of the 12 days of sessions, 19 artists had recorded 76 songs and true country music was commercially born. (Thus the "birthplace" moniker.) -
'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' Broadway Tickets Now On Sale, Previews Begin September 10
Simons Stephens's adaptation of Tom Haddon's award-winning bestseller won seven Olivier Awards last year. -
T.I.’s Wife Tiny Denies Sleeping With Floyd Mayweather: 'He's Never Been In A Room With Me By Myself' [WATCH]
Floyd Mayweather has caused quite a problem for T.I.'s wife Tameka "Tiny" Harris. Now she is responding to the comments he made at a press conference about sleeping with her. Mayweather has vehemently denied that he slept with her, and Tiny backs him up during an appearance on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. -
Beastie Boys, ‘Paul’s Boutique’: Album Cover Location Gets Commemorative Mural To Celebrate Anniversary
It’s hard to believe the Beastie Boys released their second album, Paul’s Boutique, 25 years ago. Over the two decades, the New York City location has become historic, bringing Beastie fans from all over the world there to the very spot. And tomorrow, July 26, the location that stood as the album’s cover art will receive a mural paying tribute to the rap / rock / hip-hop group. -
10-Year-Old Girl's Guitar Cover Of Slayer Will Blow Your Mind, She Shreds Through 'War Ensemble' Like A Pro [WATCH]
If you thought the eighth-grade metal trio Unlocking the Truth was impressive, let your faith in the future of metal music be restored with this video (via UpRoxx) of a 10-year-old girl shredding away to Slayer's "War Ensemble." -
Ohio State Ain't Got Nothing on Stanford: A List of The Most Shocking Moves from The Nation's Most Shocking Band
Ohio State University is suffering a black eye at the moment thanks to the inappropriate shenanigans of The Best Damn Band in The Land and the inappropriate lack of repercussions for those actions. If you want a lightning rod for controversy however, there is no college band that has pushed boundaries and ruffled feathers like the Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band. -
WATCH: Tori Amos Stuns On ‘CONAN,’ Performs ‘Wild Way’ Off ‘Unrepentant Geraldines’ [VIDEO]
Tori Amos stopped by TBS’ CONAN last night for a performance of her number “Wild Way” – off her latest 2014 album Unrepentant Geraldines. And it’s pretty safe to say she rocked the entire place, even with her quiet, somber performance.
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