Renowned American-Ukrainian artist Kelsie Kimberlin once again enthralls the global audience with her latest release, "We Are the Promise." This compelling composition seamlessly merges music and activism, serving as a powerful anthem against authoritarianism. The accompanying cinematic video not only reinforces this message but also pays homage to those...
While Latto made some good-faith attempts to follow up the 2022 breakout success of her “Big Energy” with another dancefloor-courting, radio-friendly Big Pop song, none were as satisfying as the bare-knuckled aggro verve of “Put It on the Floor.” With some of the most quotable bars (“Rip me out the...
Where most country songs are story-driven, Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time, maybe a breakup smash, is very much a rhythm-driven record. This became the first country song by an unaccompanied male artist to top the Hot 100 since Eddie Rabbitt’s “I Love a Rainy Night” in 1981. It has...
Thematically, the trio of artists on “Private Landing” are not exactly on the same page: Don Toliver indulges in drugs while admitting that he’s “too demanding” of women; Future runs through designer brands and shrugs off romance; and Justin Bieber is focused on a bleary-eyed flirtation that’s removed from...
“Miracle” is a pretty accurate title for a peak pop-trance throwback that manages to not only eclipse feeling overwhelmingly retro but also become one of the best and biggest global dance hits of 2023 and an eight-week U.K. No. 1. Then again, maybe it’s not so supernatural coming from...
This deceptively simple little song is the musical equivalent of “kill ’em with kindness,” because even the most hate-fueled online troll couldn’t help but grin at the idea of Nashville singer/songwriter Corook—with an assist from musician girlfriend Olivia Barton—as a first-prize fish, the skippiest rock, or the happiest sock....
Although initially unexpected, a single listen will have you hitting replay repeatedly. Firstly, it's the captivating bassline combined with a seductive Caribbean essence. Secondly, the harmonious contrast between Monét's smooth vocals and Banton's rugged timbre creates a dynamic energy, capturing the track's sensual and empowering essence. Lastly, you'll soon...
While breakups are undeniably painful, Swift delves deep into the unfiltered aftermath in this anticipated breakup anthem. Rather than a melancholic piano, listeners are met with an upbeat rhythm paired with resonant lyrics such as, "Imagining you with others, love in bloom, then I'm on the curb." It's irresistible...
Steeped in the blistering aggression and unwavering pride of the Big Apple, Scar Lip’s explosive “This Is New York” is the kind of record that cuts through the clutter and single-handedly transforms the cultural zeitgeist. Hailing from The Bronx, Scar Lip embodies the spirit of two of the borough’s biggest icons: Throughout the song, she harnesses...
Before Coco Jones graced screens as Hilary Banks in Bel-Air, she appeared as a pop-rap superstar reconnecting with her church roots in the Disney Channel original movie Let It Shine. With “ICU,” her very first Hot 100 hit, Coco channels the elements of the Black Church that ground the more soulful edges of R&B....
With “Sprinter,” star U.K. rappers Dave and Central Cee are giving their American counterparts a run for their money. The pair float all over the soft guitar-driven, borderline-drill beat, with witty and clever lines (“With Bae through thick and thin, she's already thick, so I’m halfway there,” spits Dave,...
