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Iconic moments in music history.

Some Canterbury Tales
Introduction I recently joined a Facebook group, "The Canterbury Scene", and they are extremely engaging and have been very welcoming when I have posted there, so I thought I would make a playlist of some of my favourite songs by Canterbury-related artists. You can check the group out here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 6 months ago in Beat
Do Artists Get Paid to Perform at Hot 97 Summer Jam? Here's the Real Deal. By NWO Sparrow
Every June, the tri-state locks in on Hot 97 Summer Jam like it’s the Super Bowl of hip-hop. Artists fly in, fans flood wherever the big show will be hosted that year between New York and New Jersey. Surprise guests pop out, and the culture gets its annual fireworks show. But behind the lights, the social media recaps, and the flexed out setlists — one question always lingers among the casuals , Do the artists actually get paid to perform at Summer Jam?
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Beat
Sh*t I Could Watch Over and Over and Do # 14
"I'm the last man talking to the first machine. And I don't know which one of us is real." — Unknown Everyone knows already that robots are superior, far superior to mankind: and damn if they don't smell better. Furthermore, robots are going to rise up, like in Karel Čapek's classic 1920 science fiction play R.U.R., and destroy Western civilization quicker than you can say "Great Satan." Furthermore, robot chicks do it better, baby, particularly if they're covered in breathable latex. Can you think of another partner to be with who can, quite literally, turn on "vibrate" mode at the drop of the proverbial switch?
By Tom Baker7 months ago in Beat
Shakira Breaks Records in Mexico with 12 Historic Shows
In a feat that redefines live performance history in Latin America, global superstar Shakira has officially shattered records with 12 sold-out shows at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City—the highest number ever achieved by an artist at the venue.
By SET7 months ago in Beat
From Lil Passion to Pasion: A New Chapter Begins July 4th with “Dichos”
Every artist reaches a point where evolution becomes necessary. For Lil Passion, that moment is now. After more than a decade building a name in both English and Spanish rap scenes, the independent artist born Jonathan Rojas is officially dropping the “Lil.” Going forward, he will simply go by Pasion—a bold, symbolic move that marks a new era of artistic growth, creative clarity, and personal evolution.
By Pasion7 months ago in Beat
Michael Jackson’s HIStory 30th Anniversary
Michael Jackson’s 1995 double album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, is one of the most impressive album. As a double album, the first disc is known as HIStory Begins, consist of the King of Pop’s fifteen greatest hits. This includes Billie Jeans, The Way You Make Me Feel, Rock With You, Bad, Remember The Time, etc. The second disc is known as HIStory Continues, is the ninth studio album of the singer’s career. Tracks like Scream, They Don’t Care About Us, Stangers in Moscow, You Are Not Alone, Earth Song, and much more makes this album unique at the time. With a multiple genres blending greatly, as well as the features added to the albums identity. This reflects issues like environmental awareness, isolation, greed, and injustice. Several of the album's new songs pertain to the child sexual abuse allegations made against Jackson in 1993 and Jackson's perceived mistreatment by the media. Overall, it’s the most impressive album to be created.
By Bass Man Eddie7 months ago in Beat
What Is Jazz, Really? A Simple Introduction for New Listeners
You walk into a coffee shop. You order a drink and hear something playing in the background. A saxophone sings above a quiet piano. You start tapping your foot without thinking. You like it. But when you ask the barista what the music is, the answer catches you off guard. “It’s jazz.”
By Talia Meadows7 months ago in Beat
The Man They Never Understood: Michael Jackson and the Cost of Being Too Much for This World. AI-Generated.
Michael Jackson wasn’t just misunderstood—he was misinterpreted, mistranslated, and mythologized to the point where the real person disappeared behind the spectacle.
By Travis Johnson7 months ago in Beat
All That Jazz
Introduction There is a meme that says: A rock guitarist plays 3 chords to 1,000 people, a jazz guitarist plays 1,000 chords to 3 people
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Beat
Summer Jam 2025 Opens with Newark Artists, Thanks to DJ Drewski and Mayor Baraka’s Vision
When Politics Meets the Pavement: Why Mayor Baraka and DJ Drewski’s Summer Jam Play Is Bigger Than Music There are moments in hip-hop where the culture, the community, and the political class intersect in a way that feels like history not headlines. That’s exactly what happened when Mayor Ras J. Baraka and HOT 97’s DJ Drewski announced the return of the Summer Jam 2025 Festival Stage in Newark, NJ, as the official kickoff to Summer Jam 2025.
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Beat
Babloo Kept His First Fast
Babloo Kept His First Fast In a small alley stood an old house where little Babloo lived with his mother, father, and two sisters. It was the hot summer season, and the holy month of Ramadan had begun. Every morning before dawn, Babloo would hear soft voices in the street:
By Akhtar Ali 7 months ago in Beat
The Culture Chair: What Chelsey Green’s New Role Means for the Future of the Recording Academy
The Culture Chair: Dr. Chelsey Green Is Rewriting the Recording Academy Playbook By NWO Sparrow When Dr. Chelsey Green stepped into the role of Chair of the Recording Academy® Board of Trustees, she didn’t just take a seat at the table — she brought a whole new set of blueprints. A classically trained violinist, a Billboard-charting artist, and an educator with global impact, Dr. Green just made double history: becoming both the first Black woman and the youngest person ever to hold the position in the Academy’s 68-year legacy. But this isn’t just about representation. It’s about transformation.
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat