The RIAA has awarded The Weeknd’s smash “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” Diamond Certification. After generational classics like “The Hills,” “Starboy” [with. Daft Punk], “Blinding Lights,” and “Can’t Feel My Face,” this is his fifth Diamond single. He also joins a select group of artists, becoming only the fourth to receive five or more […]
Doja Cat’s boldness for expression is one of many reasons why music fans adore her. The 26 year-old songstress also blessed fans with her reveal of her new tattoo. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The “Kiss Me More” Grammy-winning artist took to Instagram on Saturday to display her first set of permanent body ink that […]
Grammy-nominated producer Dot Da Genius assembles the all-star cast of Kid Cudi, Denzel Curry and JID for the bolstering new single “Talk About Me,” supported by a Cole Bennet-directed music video. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ready to show the world his distinctively creative sound, Dot Da Genius blankets an ethereal and psychedelic instrumental over the […]
Where’s Joog? It’s a layered question. In the literal sense, the producer/rapper JoogSZN currently lounges outside of a coffee shop near the Beverly Center on a Saturday evening at twilight, wearing gold-rimmed designer glasses and a Ben Davis work shirt. In about an hour, the Crenshaw District native will meet for a nearby dinner with […]
Saweetie is here with a new single. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Over the weekend, the Bay-area native released her new single “Icy Chain.” The bass-heavy track comes after Saweetie recently graced the stage at the MTV EMAs stage and was awarded “Best New Artist.” She also appeared as the musical guest on Saturday Night […]
Jay-Z. You were just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. What are you going to do next? Join Instagram. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information MORE: ICYMI: JAY-Z, Jadakiss, and Conway the Machine Team Together for New Song “King Kong Riddim” After accepting his induction last Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio, the billionaire mogul […]
Co-founder of iconic music group Kool & the Gang, Ronald “Khalis” Bell, has died at the age of 68. The New York Post reports his death on Wednesday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Bell died at his home in the U.S. Virgin Islands with his wife, Tia Sinclair Bell, by his side. Bell formed the […]
“Your Abuela-Approved Spring Cleaning Playlist y Productos!” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information I can almost smell those childhood Saturday mornings as the blended scents of pungent chlorine, cologne-ish agua de florida and the linger of an earlier fried breakfast would hit my nostrils and remind me exactly what time it was in our very Boriqua […]
The Weeknd has announced the name of his upcoming album, After Hours, coming soon via XO Records / Republic Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album has been led by his two Platinum singles “Heartless“, which previously hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Blinding Lights” along with outstanding live performances on The Late Show with Stephen […]
While we’ll always put Hip-Hop first when it comes to the content we cover, The Source is a brand that appreciates all aspects of our culture — jazz, without a doubt, is included on that list. That’s why we were thrilled to find out that dearly-missed jazz legend John Coltrane has a new album out […]
For the first time ever in musical history, US R&B icons Joe, Brandy and Dru Hill will share the UK stage to perform an exclusive three-city concert tour. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Kicking off its rare UK tour on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London, the R&B veterans will perform […]
Pharrell Williams isn’t too happy about President Donald Trump utilizing Williams’ Despicable Me 2 soundtrack record at Trump’s rally around the same time 11 people were killed in a Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Los Angeles Times announced that Williams’ lawyer sent a cease and desist letter to the president after […]
With her Queen album set for a late summer drop, Barbs all over the globe have been wondering when Nicki Minaj would announce new dates to perform. Today (June 11), Minaj revealed her NickiHndrxx tour, combining the fan bases of her and Future. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The fall tour will kick off in […]
Donald Glover and his musical alter ego Childish Gambino owned Saturday Night Live a few days ago (May 5), officially setting himself up as the new rebel voice in Hip-Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information For most of us still left scratching our heads at Kanye West’s antics over the last couple of weeks, it’s hard […]
Nicki Minaj is back with her cryptic messages. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The “Chun-Li” rapper asked a seemingly innocent question on Twitter, which sent the Barbz in a frenzy. Do you guys have a Citi bank card? — Chun-Li (@NICKIMINAJ) April 30, 2018 Many caught on that Citibank is a Live Nation partner, which […]
Words by Comfort Nnana Kalu Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Black Panther hit the theaters this Thursday and it was a box office hit. Tickets have been scarce, as people have been rushing in droves to reserve and purchase their tickets. Top Dawg Entertainment founder, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith decided to make sure that the […]
Words By Zoe Zorka Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ever since moving to Utah three years ago, people have asked me three things: Do you snowboard year-round? How many wives do most people have? What’s Sundance like? In response: No, it’s hotter than Satan’s armpit in the summer. I’d say about .75 wives- Utah chicks are […]
The nominations for annual Billboard Music Awards have been announced. Drake and The Chainsmokers lead with 22 nominations each. Drake will compete for Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist. The Chainsmokers will also vie for Top Artist, as well as Top Duo/Group and Top 100 Artist. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Twenty One Pilots gathered […]
Last night’s GRAMMY Awards were full of amazing performances, political statements, and definitely will be remembered as ones of the most competitive. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Adele went home with the highest number of wins, total of five. The British singer teared up when accepting the award for the Album of the Year and […]
In 2016 Drake might be Hip Hop’s favorite global artist, but the argument can be made Pitbull clearly had the title years before. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While “Mr. Worldwide” has strayed much further than his Canadian counterpart from rap in terms of sound and scope, Pitbull as a performer is still rooted in […]
