Will Coachella's Cameos Ruin Music Festivals?
The main draw at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival used to be the reunions: the Pixies, Rage Against the Machine, Portishead, Pulp, and Pavement, to name a few. Even this year had a big...
View ArticleJay Z vs. Drake: The NBA Playoffs Fuel a Rap Beef
Tonight the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets meet for the second time in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The teams have ties to two of the biggest names in hip-hop: Drake is a Raptors...
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Every Song Beyoncé and Jay Z Could Perform Together This Summer
There's a long tradition of husband and wife pop stars going on tour together, from Sonny and Cher to Win and Régine. But when Beyoncé and Jay Z — the two biggest stars in their respective genres and...
View ArticleSideshow Podcast: Boots, Before and After Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s surprise self-titled album in 2013 was a giant hit, thanks to collaborations with super-producers like Timbaland, Pharrell, and Frank Ocean. But it was some guy named Boots who was credited...
View ArticleBoots, Before and After Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s surprise self-titled album in 2013 was a giant hit, thanks to collaborations with super-producers like Timbaland, Pharrell, and Frank Ocean. But it was some guy named Boots who was credited...
View ArticleSasha Frere-Jones on hip-hop
Sasha Frere-Jones discusses the future of hip-hop. Sasha Frere-Jones discusses the future of hip-hop.
View ArticleJay-Z and Kanye West Release Joint Album, 'Watch the Throne'
Today is the release date for "Watch the Throne," the much anticipated collaborative album between Jay-Z and Kanye West. Jay-Z and West will follow up the album with an undoubtedly well-attended...
View ArticlePick 3: Drake, Jay-Z and Pusha T
In the hip hop world, new tracks are constantly being released without warning through outlets like Soundcloud and Twitter. Hip hop writer Sowmya Krishnamurthy joins us with three new releases from...
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Adapting 'The Great Gatsby': Film or Opera?
The return of "The Great Gatsby" to cinemas comes just as composer John Harbison's opera adaptation from a decade ago is getting some fresh attention in concert halls. Coincidence? It's hard to say if...
View ArticleHarry Belafonte And Jay Z: Two Generations Face Off With Words And Lyrics
Although best known for his songs like "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)" and "Jump In the Line," singer Harry Belafonte has been heavily involved in civil rights, political activism and social justice...
View ArticleHand Wringing in Yankee-Land as Ellsbury Heads to New York
The Yankees are reported to have made a major move Tuesday by acquiring star Red Sox center-fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, signing him to a seven-year deal worth $153 million.In this interview, Josh Levin,...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Grammy Moments in Vines
From Yoko Ono's dance clinic to Pharrell's social-media savvy headwear, here are the best Grammy moments distilled just for you.10. Beyoncé with a brandy snifter in hand. Like a boss. 9. In your face...
View ArticleHow To Be Smarter About... Jay Z
Let's face it: as much as we all know and love about music, everyone has at least some blind spots. In our new series, "How To Be Smarter About…" Soundcheck aims to help you become a more impressive...
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In The Dust Of This Planet
Horror, fashion, and the end of the world … things get weird as we explore the undercurrents of thought that link nihilists, beard-stroking philosophers, Jay-Z, and True Detective.Today on Radiolab, a...
View ArticleWhen NBA All-Stars Trade Free Throws for Freestyling
This Sunday, Kobe Bryant will play in the final All-Star game of his career. Though he has yet to comment on what he'll do after the season ends, the poetic essay Bryant penned to announce his...
View ArticleWeekly Music Roundup: Responses to Police Shootings, and Visiting Iceland
This week, two musical responses to last week’s police shootings; plus Courtney Barnett operates an elevator, and a musical journey around Iceland. Jay Z’s “Spiritual” Response To Police ShootingsOn...
View ArticleNew ‘Die for You’ video a short reminder that Beyoncé is an artist in control...
Don’t hurt yourself, but Beyoncé has a new video out.On Tuesday, Beyoncé released a music video to celebrate nine years since Jay Z decided to put a ring on it. The song isn’t new. “Die With You” first...
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