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When the Grammys first announced that arena rockers Imagine Dragons and rap's newest, greatest player in the game Kendrick Lamar, it seemed like a combination destined for disaster. However, from the moment that Lamar joined in on "Radioactive" by busting some seriously sick beats, it was clear that this was a performance highlight of the night (and it was one of Music Times' top picks). -
Macklemore apologizes to Kendrick Lamar after 'robbing' rapper at Grammys
All the hip kids are already lashing out at Macklemore & Ryan Lewis for their four-trophy night at The Grammys. The most popular argument is that Kendrick Lamar didn't win an award, and Macklemore won four, so therefore it's Macklemore's fault that Lamar didn't win a Grammy. Blaming the Seattle rapper for the decisions of the Grammy committee seems unfair, but Macklemore seems to agree with the logic. Or at least he sent a text message to Lamar apologizing for the results. -
Grammys 2014: Album of the Year, will Taylor Swift conquer again or do Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore and Daft Punk have a shot? [POLL]
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. -
The Evolution of Hip-Hop at the Grammy Awards and What It Means for 2014
Gone are the days of hip-hop being solely contained to stoops of New York City and other inner cities across the country. Hip-hop has evolved into an international language of creative expression. Just about anywhere you go, hip-hop will follow. From advertisements to the runways in Milan, hip-hop cannot be escaped and it is a force to be reckoned with. -
Grammys 2014: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis likely to dominate Best New Artist category
Music Times weighs who will win the coveted Best New Artist award. NOMINEES: James Blake Kendrick Lamar Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Kacey Musgraves Ed Sheeran WHO SHOULD WIN: Kacey Musgraves This is a hard one to pick, as the 2014 contenders for Best New Artist have their valid points. -
Grammys 2014: Best Rap Album, will Kanye West take home the prize again?
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. Next up: Best Rap Album -
Freaky Friday: Gentlemen Hall cover Kendrick Lamar’s 'Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe'
Welcome to Freak Friday. Each week we highlight a new cover song that we're crazy about. Have suggestions? Send them our way! This week, we give you... Gentlemen Hall covering Kendrick Lamar’s "Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe." -
Kendrick Lamar talks next album, Kanye West, 'Control' verse and Compton
This Sunday could prove a big day for Kendrick Lamar, who in the past few years has gone from an up-and-comer to the biggest name in the game with one album and a guest verse that brought the Internet and his contemporaries to their knees. The "good kid" from Compton is nominated for seven Grammys, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year for good kid, m.A.A.d city. -
Grammys 2014: Tamar Braxton, Miguel and Anthony Hamilton make us swoon for Best R&B Performance [VOTE]
R&B is accepted as the most sexualized of all music genres, and most of the nominees for the Best R&B Performance Grammy wear the theme on their sleeves. It's how they handle it that will determine who gets the trophy. -
Grammys 2014: Best Rap Performance, Who Should Win vs. Who Will Win [POLL]
Music Times considers who should (and eventually will) win Best Rap Performance at the 2014 Grammys. -
Kendrick Lamar, Disclosure (maybe Busta Rhymes?) to feature on Q-Tip's 'The Last Zulu'
More clues as to the nature of Q-Tip's forthcoming album, possibly titled The Last Zulu, came out on Instagram the other day, as the rapper uploaded a photo of himself with Guy and Howard Lawrence of electronic act Disclosure. -
Bruno Mars, Lorde, One Direction and Kendrick Lamar ranked on Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Music list
Forbes magazine has released its list of 30 Under 30 musicians for this year (as well as lists of influential young people in a variety of categories). Topping this year's list was Bruno Mars thanks to his 18 Grammy nominations and his upcoming Super Bowl half-time show.
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