Whether you've been a fan of Lamar since before his crown-snatching verse or you find yourself in need of a crash course on the 37-year-old rapper's illustrious career, GRAMMY.com answers nine questions that will paint the picture of La...
(How long did the astonishment you felt upon first seeing the miracle of HDTV last?) It’s in the Las Vegas DNA. The city is famously proud of its willingness to not only move on from but often literally blow up what it once celebrated as the newest, shiniest thing. Late one night,...
When you're finally performing a song you've written however long after, what's it like to hear people sing these emotional lyrics back to you? Do they still have that power for you, or have you worked through them in the interim and they lose that grip?
posturing in denim and long hair but deadly serious about their musical craft, might have evolved from the Flower Power movement of the late 60s, but they had lost all their sparkle along the way. The glam rockers
The disco era was born and with it, a night scene reserved for liberal self-expression, glamour and fantasy. According to Diana Monkowski ofThe Ultimate History Project, “Discos are nothing if not a fantasy world, where you can change your identity by changing your costume.” ...
teenage years can often be a tumultuous time for anyone, and Lorde is no exception. In the four years between albums, Lorde'slong-term relationshipwith photographer James Lowe ended, and she had to suddenly grapple with being one of the most famous people on the planet before she even ...
beautifying, and giving some sass to records that sometimes didn’t even realize they were influenced by the music of Jamaica. It’s a long, unlikely tale that takes in everything from hard rock to rave, jazz to modern pop. Reggae is everywhere, if you take the time to look for it. ...
The shoe bounced off the country star and landed on stage. However, it didn’t stay there for long. After Wallen finished signing something for a fan, he picked the footwear up beforelaunching it offstage in a different direction. He then continued signing autographs like nothing had happened...
The shoe bounced off the country star and landed on stage. However, it didn’t stay there for long. After Wallen finished signing something for a fan, he picked the footwear up beforelaunching it offstage in a different direction. He then continued signing autographs like nothing had happened...
Legally free from Ike Turner at last, one can practically hear her happiness throughout third solo releaseRough. On this single, Turner goes the disco route withGiorgio MorodercollaboratorPete Bellotte. Bellotte trots out staccato Chic-inspired guitar riffs to drive the song, working in an early...