This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 06/52

50 Cent’s "In Da Club" fuses Dr. Dre’s signature production with raw energy, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and earning 9x platinum certification. Its hypnotic groove, simple yet effective hook, and cultural ubiquity, from

This week In Soul Artists 06/52

Whitney Houston’s "You Give Good Love" introduced her voice with a restrained elegance, aiming for niche resonance while hinting at her potential; charting high on the Billboard Hot 100 and securing love from black music audiences, it

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Dr. Dre’s slick production powers "The Next Episode," with Snoop Dogg’s flow and Nate Dogg’s iconic hook oozing West Coast cool. Outkast’s "Ms. Jackson" blends emotional introspection with an irresistible groove, while Nas’s "Hip Hop Is…

Hip-Hop & Soul N°408 – 2010s Music Videos

Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” stands tall with its Ray Charles-inspired hook and playful critique of materialism, while J Hus’s “Bouff Daddy” fuses Afroswing with grime for effortless charm. Drake’s “God’s Plan” pairs trap beats with feel-good…

‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°664 – 2010s Music Videos

Jennifer Lopez’s "Papi" channels Latin dance-pop energy, while Katy Perry’s "E.T." pushes boundaries with bold, interstellar vibes featuring Kanye West. Beyoncé’s "Run The World " delivers unrelenting empowerment, and The Black Keys’…

Hip-Hop & Soul N°98 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Dizzee Rascal’s “Dance Wiv Me” blends Calvin Harris’s slick production with gritty swagger, creating a club-ready anthem that ruled UK charts in 2008. Estelle’s “American Boy,” featuring Kanye West, charms with its playful groove, while…

Hip-Hop & Soul N°455 – 2010s Music Videos

Big Boi’s "All Night" exudes funky energy, gaining traction via an Apple ad and live NFL performance, while J. Cole’s reflective "Deja Vu" blends nostalgia with modern musings. Snakehips' "All My Friends," featuring Tinashe and Chance the…

Singing With Sting

Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Robert Downey Jr, Bruce Springsteen, Luciano Pavarotti, Sheryl Crow, Lady Gaga, Toby Keith , Mary J. Blige, John Mayer, Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, Steven Tyler, Jeff Beck

Hip-Hop & Soul N°393 – 2010s Music Videos

Rap Quotes • I'm not really drunk, I never get that fucked up (Khalid) • Your money too short, you can't be talkin' to me (Kanye West) • Clap that ass, you're the only one I love (Drake) • Do this all the time, this ain't no surprise (Lil

Hip-Hop & Soul N°392 – 2010s Music Videos

Rap Quotes • Do the stanky leg (stank) Do the stanky leg (stank stank) (Silentó) • If it ain't about face, won't answer (Dave) • Yeah, this shit way too formal, y'all know I don't follow suit (Travis Scott) • Motherfucker, shut the fuck up

Hip-Hop & Soul N°386 – 2010s Music Videos

Rap Quotes • And, baby, turn around, let me give you innovation (Normani) • Socrates asked whose bias do y'all seek? (Jay-Z & Kanye West) • Girl, ...you got me stressed out (Drake) • I went to school where they teach you finesse (Travis

Hip-Hop & Soul N°458 – 2010s Music Videos

Silentó, Kenny Allstar, Not3s, Aitch, Kids See Ghosts, Kanye West & Kid Cudi, Lethal Bizzle, K-Trap, Fifth Harmony, Stay Flee Get Lizzy, Clement Marfo & The Frontline, Sean Paul, Skepta

Singing With Paul McCartney

David Gilmour, Ian Paice, Bruce Springsteen, Brittany Howard, Robbie Robertson, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, K.d. lang, Rihanna, Kanye West, Billy Joel, Neil Young, Allen Ginsberg