The album topped the Billboard 200 chart and has since been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making her one of the youngest recording artists to achieve this feat. Spears's career continued to flourish with hit albums like Oops!... I Did It ...
Known for his innovative approach to production, introspective lyrics, and willingness to tackle controversial topics, he quickly became one of the most influential artists of the decade. Throughout the 2000s, he released a string of critically acclaimed albums that challenged conventions and expanded...
The girls stop and start like ultrafine robots, sleekly maneuvering through producer Rodney Jerkins’ arsenal of space-age R&B effects. I could never figure out why the guy in the song even picked up the phone in the first place, though. –Amy Phillips Listen: Destiny’s Child: “Say ...
While numerous artists had combined songcraft and digitally manipulated sound, none made it seem as natural and intuitive as Caribou’s Dan Snaith, who applied an effortless technical mastery to the heart-on-sleeve charm of indie pop. Snaith manipulated muscular drum loops and digitally fragmented ...
She knows how to switch flows and styles seamlessly, like the way she works some R&b into hard-hitting trap on her latest single “Big Mama” without a hitch. With hits like “Put It on Da Floor,” and its buzzy remix with Cardi B, she plays the mean-girl-bad-bitch role ...
While discussing the importance and history of R&B music thus far it has been pretty male-dominated. Although there were a few casual mentions of female artists before, the focus remained on men, and that was on purpose. The boundaries that were broken and the legendary accomplishments achieved...
Inside, the crowd — a mix of artists, music and media executives, fashion designers, actors, sports stars, entrepreneurs and models — lounged in their respective red leather-clad banquettes. Bursts of shimmery light would periodically illuminate corners of the dim sexy room as leggy waitresses...
“All for You” have become anthems for generations. Aside from being a commercially successful artist, Janet is also a critically acclaimed songwriter and producer. Her pioneering work in blending R&B, pop, and dance music has influenced countless artists and paved the way for future generations...
The song was significant in that it marked a major breakthrough for a female-fronted band at a time when rock music was dominated by male artists. —LR LISTEN HERE jet, are you gonna be my girl Capitol / Elektra Jet, "Are You Gonna Be My Girl?" (2003) With nu-metal dominating ...
74. R. Kelly & Usher "Same Girl" Year: 2007 Director: Little X The entire single, which is literally a sung conversation between the artists, functions more as a mini-musical than a typical music video. It'd be hard to imagine the song working without the video that puts their conversa...