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The music world is characterized by a blend of constants and continuous change; Beat examines the inside of the industry from recording studios to record labels, live performances, music streaming technology and beyond.
From Summer Jam to Riverside Church: Fergie Baby Is Putting In the Work Before "God Is From Harlem" Even Drops by NWO Sparrow
A pre-album listening event inside a historic Harlem church set the tone for what's shaping up to be a defining moment in his career. By NWO Sparrow
By NWO SPARROW21 days ago in Beat
Inside The SuiteLife Xperience: Why the Biggest Names at Summer Jam Aren't Always Happening on Stage
Summer Jam, Reimagined: Inside The SuiteLife Xperience With DJ Mazz by NWO Sparrow Why NYC Culture's Biggest Nights Now Lives as Much in the Suite as It Does on the Stage
By NWO SPARROW2 months ago in Beat
Switched On Pop: Once An Indie, always An Indie
How do you keep a 12-year-old podcast humming along at peak efficiency? After all, haven’t you done everything there is to cover after 12 years? The answer is that Switched on Pop is still playing that sweet tune of success and innovation. In fact, the show keeps topping itself year after year. One reason may be that Harding and Sloan didn’t sell out to a corporation but kept skin in the game.
By Frank Racioppi2 months ago in Beat
India.Arie's Critics Missed Her Point About Yung Miami
Recent debate surrounding India Arie’s criticism of Yung Miami’s hit song “Spend Dat” has highlighted a longstanding cultural conversation regarding the relationship between entertainment, social values, and criminal behavior.
By Victor Trammell2 months ago in Beat











