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Kehlani Turns Inward on Kehlani, a Self-Portrait in Full Control.
When an artist names an album after themselves, it usually signals a turning point; a moment of clarity, confidence, or reinvention. With Kehlani, her fifth studio album released on April 24, 2026, in tandem with her 31st birthday, Kehlani makes a statement with unusual certainty. This is not a reinvention record. It is a consolidation…
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Coachella 2026 was the best year yet.
The Soundtrack to One of the Most Exciting Weekends of the Year. If there’s one word to describe Coachella this year, it’s electric. From the moment the gates opened in the California desert, the energy felt nonstop; music blasting from every direction, fans dressed in bold festival fashion, and artists delivering performances that turned the…
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A Recap of the GRAMMYs: Music’s Biggest Night
Music’s biggest night was equal parts iconic, celebration, political expression and unforgettable performances when the 68th Annual Grammy Awards returned to Crypto.com Arena Sunday night. Trevor Noah hosted for a sixth and final time, warming up the crowd with sharp cultural humor and crowd work that set the tone for a night that blended artistry…
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Doechii addresses everything, including the “Industry Plant” allegations, on her new single “girl, get up” with SZA.
Tampa-born rapper, singer, and GRAMMY winner Doechii has become one of music’s most compelling and conversation-starting new voices. Her major-label journey, however, exemplifies the uniquely harsh gauntlet Black women artists, particularly dark-skinned Black women, are forced to run. The release of her new single “girl, get up,” a collaboration with superstar SZA, is not just…
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For Better or For Worse: The Ambitious Finale to Summer Walker’s Trilogy
This in-depth analysis dismantles the “weaker” critique by celebrating the album’s sophisticated duality; its “For Better” self-love and “For Worse” pragmatism; and champions favorites like “FTM” and Situationship” as proof of her fearless artistic growth and the perfect end to an iconic trilogy. Summer Walker’s third studio album, Finally Over It, is a ambitious and…
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Five Years Later: How Ariana Grande mastered the art of an aging album
Ariana Grande released her sixth studio album Positions in 2020 and since then has become a household staple in contemporary R&B. Arguably Ariana’s most vocally powerful album to date even after Eternal Sunshine. When Ariana Grande’s Positions arrived on October 30, 2020, the world was locked down. Theatres were closed, tours were a distant memory,…
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The Autumn Article
September always feels like a reset – the air shifts, routines change, and there’s this possibility that lingers in the season. For me, my first edition is about reflecting on what’s happened and happening around us, from politics shaping our future to the cultural moments that define our now. It’s also about grounding myself in…
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2025 MTV Video Music Awards: Highlights and Winners
The 42nd MTV Video Music Awards took place this past Sunday at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Hosted by hip-hop legend LL Cool J, the star-studded ceremony was broadcasted live on CBS (its first time on network TV) and simulcast on MTV. The show honored videos and songs released between June 2024 and…
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When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
Every night, we vanish. Our bodies lie still, breath soft, limbs slack; but we are somewhere else. Somewhere strange, vivid, unexplainable. We fall asleep, and in that falling, we slip into a space not bound by physics and not understood by logic. A space where our minds stretch into impossible places. Where does it begin?…
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Pick Your Power: Performer, Vocalist, or Lyricist; Every Artist Needs a Lane
In today’s fast-paced music industry, standing out means owning at least one core skill, and the greats know exactly what I mean In today’s music industry, it’s not enough to just make noise; you have to master something. With so many artists emerging daily and attention spans getting shorter, the ones who truly stand out…
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