Justin Bieber featuring Chance the Rapper, ‘Holy’The earnest, restrained “Holy” doesn’t exactly announce the arrival of Justin Bieber as a Christian pop star — he’s more doing devotional R&B, blending themes of loyalty and faith with those of romantic commitment. (For example, “I don’t believe in nirvana, but […]
“Dark Lane Demo Tapes” is a collection of rough drafts about the struggles of success and hints at what his next album might sound like. Credit Drake for being both the most sonically consistent pop star of the last decade and also a work in progress. From album […]
When the police break your teammate’s leg, you’d think it would wake you up a little. When they arrest him on a New York street, throw him in jail for the night, and leave him with a season-ending injury, you’d think it would sink in. You’d think you’d […]
Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new songs and videos — and anything else that strikes them as intriguing. Just want the music? Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes). Like what you […]
Tha Carter V is coming out this week — but for real this time. A week after rumors of Lil Wayne’s long-awaited album proved to be false, the rapper himself has announced that the hotly-anticipated project will finally see the light of day on Thursday, his 36th birthday. […]
(CNN)Eminem has proven once again that he’s a hit maker. The rapper’s latest album, “Kamikaze,” is quickly rising to the top of the charts after its surprise release last week. The Detroit native is currently on track for his album to hit No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart. […]
She’s a billionaire business mogul. He’s the most electric rapper in the game. How did they come together? How do they make it work? And can they survive the Kardashian Curse? Mark Anthony Green sits down with the world’s most powerhouse power couple. It’s Kylie, from the jump, […]