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It was confirmed last month that Ava Max is set to perform on the Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks special (as are the Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood). Well, as of today (July 1), Max will have the perfect song to perform for the rapidly approaching occasion, as she […]

In the evolving landscape of Canadian hip-hop, Adam South has emerged as a distinct and unconventional voice. Hailing from Fort Erie, Ontario—the southernmost edge of the Niagara region before the border turns into the United States—he draws inspiration not only from his geography but also from his fascination with Southern U.S. culture and music. His

Write Up and Photos by: Ismail “Calligrafist” Sayeed Summer Smash brought all the heat this year literally—but nothing topped Young Thug’s return to the stage. After everything he’s been through, Thug made his presence felt in a major way. It wasn’t just a set, it was a moment. His first live performance since being released, and he reminded

Hot girls, hot beats, and even hotter yoga — BAYLI, the New York City-based, inventive pop purveyor, has been combining her penchant for wellness and musicality into a singular career. Recently, she’s found a way to embrace the underground clubbing scene of NYC while also going sober and taking her body, soul, and mind to

Kiss Of The Spider Woman fans know that the Broadway musical was a massive deal back in its day: In 1993, it won a bunch of Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Now, over 30 years later, the story is hitting the big screen via a film adaptation led by Jennifer Lopez.

TIIIME, the fresh R&B trio out of the U.S., is here to remind the world what it feels like to fall in love to real slow jams. Their debut single, “She’s Mine,” dropping June 13, 2025, is a confident, throwback anthem dripping in buttery harmonies, rich vocals, and undeniable chemistry. Reminiscent of R&B icons like

BET celebrated the past year’s biggest musical artists and accomplishments at the 25th annual BET Awards on Monday (Jun. 9) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Kendrick Lamar took home the most wins during the ceremony including Best Hip Hop Male Artist, Album Of The Year for GNX, Video Of The Year for “Not Like

“Have you gone to therapy today?” Latin Mafia asked in a recent Instagram story post with a link to their album. In addition to becoming the most exciting post-genre act out of Mexico City, the trio of brothers is removing the stigma against mental health in their songs. By being transparent about their own struggles

Photos and Write Up by: Ismail “Calligrafist” Sayeed  This year’s Roots Picnic was… interesting, to say the least. Day 1 was rough — heavy rain, long delays, and poor communication meant many people missed major performances after set times were pushed back by hours. Understandably, the crowd’s experience took a hit. That said, the music