“It Started as an Escape”: Tems on How Music Quietly Rewrote Her Life
There’s a certain stillness to the way Tems speaks about music like she’s not describing a career, but a place she returns to. In her conversation with Dose... Read more.
The DIY Revolution: How Artists Are Building Empires Without Labels
For decades, the music industry ran on a single narrative: get signed, get seen, get successful. Record labels were the gatekeepers, the financiers, the architects... Read more.
R&B Royalty Unite: Usher and Chris Brown Announce ‘Raymond & Brown’ Stadium Tour
In a move that feels both inevitable and historic, Usher and Chris Brown have officially announced their joint “Raymond & Brown” Stadium Tour, setting the... Read more.
DJ Khaled Announces Aalam of God: Another Blockbuster Era on the Horizon
DJ Khaled is back in rollout mode. The hitmaking mogul has officially announced his upcoming album, Aalam of God, setting the stage for what looks like another star-studded... Read more.
Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop Pioneer and Architect of a Culture, Dies at 67
Afrika Bambaataa, one of the foundational figures of hip-hop culture, has died at the age of 67 following cancer-related complications, marking the end of a life... Read more.
The New Gatekeepers: TikTok, Playlists, and the Fight for Visibility
There was a time when breaking a record meant passing through a handful of doors, radio programmers, label executives, MTV rotation. The path was narrow, but it... Read more.
Chris Brown Launches New Era With “Obvious” as ‘BROWN’ Album Gets May 8 Release Date
Chris Brown isn’t easing into 2026 he’s stepping into it with intent. With the release of his new single “Obvious,” the R&B mainstay has officially kicked... Read more.
The Producer Era: Inside the Minds Shaping Africa’s Global Sound
African music is having a global moment, then producers are the architects behind it the quiet forces turning local rhythm into international language. For years,... Read more.
Queen Latifah Returns to Host the American Music Awards for the First Time in Over 30 Years
Queen Latifah is stepping back onto one of music’s biggest stages, officially announced as the host of the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs) marking her first... Read more.
Dr. Dre Finally Hits Billionaire Status—A Hip-Hop Dream Decades in the Making
For years, it felt like an inevitability. The architect behind some of hip-hop’s most defining sounds, the man who helped shape the careers of Eminem, 50 Cent,... Read more.