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The music industry is always changing, and staying connected is one of the best ways to keep up. Relationships remain a huge part of how careers grow in this space, and getting involved in the right communities can open doors that online networking alone sometimes can’t. In 2026, more brands and organizations across the industry […]

On this day in 1989, the iconic trio De La Soul released an album that would change the course of Hip Hop forever. Off Tommy Boy Records, De La Soul’s debut album, 3 Feet High And Rising set the standard for what rap should (and would) sound like. Along with producer Prince Paul, the group

Catalog migration has a reputation for being one of the most stressful parts of switching music distributors. And honestly, it makes sense. Your catalog isn’t just audio files; it’s streams, playlist placements, saves, metadata, and years of listening history. The last thing any artist wants is for their releases to disappear, reset, or show up

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the armed home invasion at 6ix9ine’s South Florida mansion last November. Sergio Andrade, 18, was arrested on Jan. 31, according to court records obtained by XXL on Tuesday (Feb. 3). He has been charged with three counts, including home invasion with a firearm, false imprisonment/kidnapping and grand

Being a blogger gives me the perspective to see through the hype, and I’ve always known Nicki Minaj was trash. Now, the world is finally realizing she’s the worst rapper of all time. I’ve kept her off Electro Wow for years because her flow is an unreadable, vulgar mess, but her downfall goes way beyond

J. Cole is days away from releasing his latest album, The Fall-Off, on February 6. The way Uproxx’s Jeremy Hecht sees it, he thinks Cole is retiring after this project, but he hopes to do so having accomplished one final goal. In a new video, Hecht starts, “We all know that Cole dropped out of

Word-of-mouth has always been the gold standard for music discovery. Spotify is leaning hard into that reality with its latest update. The streamer expanded its “Messages” feature to include Spotify Group Chats. Now, users can share and discuss music with up to 10 people directly within the app. For musicians and marketers, this isn’t another

Source: David Peters / Courtesy of Dreamville J. Cole has released four new freestyles, packaging them as a project titled Birthday Blizzard ‘ 26. Hosted by the legendary DJ Clue, the Fayetteville MC raps over a selection of classic instrumentals, giving fans a proper appetizer ahead of The Fall Off, which is scheduled to arrive

Symphonic’s AI Mastering Tool has been updated with a faster, smarter, and more transparent automated mastering experience. Powered by Masterchannel, these improvements make it easier for artists to turn finished songs into polished, release-ready masters without the cost or complexity of a traditional studio session. Designed with speed, clarity, and accessibility in mind, the 2026