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Amaarae Makes History at Coachella 2025: First Ghanaian Artist to Perform & Shaves Head On Stage.
Amaarae Makes History at Coachella 2025: First Ghanaian Artist to Perform & Shaves Head On Stage Bold Performance Shocks Fans as Amaarae Breaks Barriers for African Artists at the World Famous Music Festival.
By Adnan Rasheedabout a year ago in Beat
Bob, Greg and Grant
It was a turning away from something I knew. A big change from the age of music that grew and grew. Late nights with the image and video.
By Kendall Defoe about a year ago in Beat
Noah Cyrus’s Music Career
Noah Cyrus is the youngest of the Cyrus family breaking into the music business. It started off with her father Billy Ray Cyrus to her older sister now Grammy Winning Miley Cyrus and their brother Trace Cyrus in a rock group. And now, Noah. Noah signed with a record deal, releasing music featuring artists like Labri,Demi Lovato earning her accolades including a Grammy nomination. This is the music evolution of Noah Cyrus.
By Gladys W. Muturiabout a year ago in Beat
Coachella 2025 Full Lineup & Surprise Guest Performances Lady Gaga BLACKPINK Green Day & More.
Coachella 2025 Full Lineup & Surprise Guest Performances Lady Gaga BLACKPINK Green Day & More Coachella 2025 has once again taken the global stage by storm delivering an unforgettable lineup of artists legendary headliners and surprise guest performances that have left fans buzzing. Held at the iconic Empire Polo Club in Indio California across two weekends (April 11–13 and April 18–20) this year’s festival has offered everything from pop icons to punk rock legends and genre blending collaborations. Here's a breakdown of the most talked about special guest performances we’ve seen (and can expect) at Coachella 2025.
By Adnan Rasheedabout a year ago in Beat
Unpacking the Guilt Trip: Why J. Cole’s She Knows Still Resonates in 2025
When J. Cole dropped She Knows back in 2013 as part of his Born Sinner album, the track quietly carved out a space in hip hop’s confessional booth. A decade later, it's not just still playing—it's trending. Thanks to a new generation of TikTok users, YouTube essayists, and a surge in celebrity conspiracy chatter, She Knows is back in the spotlight. But here’s the real question: what keeps dragging this track back from the past?
By Alex Harrisabout a year ago in Beat
Clem Burke Dies at 70 Legendary Blondie Drummer and Heartbeat of the Band.
Clem Burke Dies at 70 Legendary Blondie Drummer and Heartbeat of the Band The music world is mourning the loss of Clem Burke the iconic drummer of the pioneering new wave band Blondie who passed away at the age of 70. Known for his energetic driving rhythms and unshakable presence behind the drum kit, Burke was more than just a band member he was often referred to as the heartbeat of Blondie. Burke’s death was confirmed on April 6, 2025, following a private battle with cancer. His passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans fellow musicians and most touchingly his longtime bandmates.
By Adnan Rasheedabout a year ago in Beat
From West Memphis to Worldwide
In a world full of gimmicks, watered-down lyrics, and copycat flows, one artist is cutting through the noise with raw energy, sharp penmanship, and the kind of hunger you can hear in every verse. Meet HakimDaGreat, the artist, the visionary, the vibe—and the next name to know in music.
By The Blacksheepkid Collective by: El Pablo 1xabout a year ago in Beat
Are Shawn Mendes and Andrew Aasen Dating? Insiders Say Yes.
When The Mountain (Reimagined) dropped earlier this year without warning, fans immediately sensed something different. The stripped-down, emotionally raw collaboration between global pop icon Shawn Mendes and up-and-coming artist Andrew Aasen felt more like a confession than a single.
By Maren Talbotabout a year ago in Beat
The Four Irish Folk Songs. Content Warning.
Introduction I saw this meme and thought I wonder if I can categorise Irish Folk Songs using these five headings, maybe two songs in each category. I know that this may not fit with the various Folk purists but I will share it in various Facebook Folk Groups and see what reactions I get.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
Andrew Aasen Is Building His Own Sound
In the age of attention, Andrew Aasen is the rare artist who refuses to shout. His music, his branding, even his silence all of it is curated. And that curation is working.
By Maren Talbotabout a year ago in Beat
Fox King With A Mandolin
Listen Here On Suno Introduction I wrote a pantoum based upon a painting by Angie Livingstone (The Glittering Fox) called "The Fox King" which you can read here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
The Quiet Flame: Maxwell LeVan on Restlessness, Rebirth, and the Power of Pop
It’s almost midnight when Maxwell LeVan finally picks up. I’m sitting cross-legged on the floor of my apartment, half-finished coffee going cold on the windowsill, the city humming somewhere outside my cracked window. “Sorry,” he says, his voice soft but awake. “I’ve been in the studio. Lost track of time.”
By Pop Echoabout a year ago in Beat