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Modern, popular, and iconic pop culture moments in music. From current events, to trending topics and more.
Eddie Murphy's Music Career
He may be a comedian but he has great voice. Though Comedian Eddie Murphy has string of comedy specials and films, Murphy had a string of a somewhat music career. Over the years, he released both comedy albums (with songs) and more serious musical albums, mostly in the R&B / funk / pop / reggae genres. Some he lend his singing vocals in films he starred in. However, music critics weren't fond of Murphy's tune and he should stick with his comedy career.
By Gladys W. Muturi2 months ago in Beat
10 Songs That Capture That Night Feeling
Sometimes, when I'm alone at night, I'll get this thoughtful, melancholy feeling that makes me nostalgic for a place I've never been. The feeling tends to strike when I'm driving around or walking through a city street with streetlights shining overhead. I thought it was just me, but when I discovered that the so-called "night feeling" has an entire subreddit dedicated to it, I realized that people all over the world can relate.
By Kaitlin Shanks2 months ago in Beat
Remembering Melanie Thornton: Celebrating La Bouche’s Enduring Legacy
Twenty-four years after the tragic death of Melanie Thornton, the voice behind one of the most electrifying Eurodance acts of the 1990s, her legacy continues to pulse through dancefloors, playlists, and the collective memory of fans across the world.
By Edwin Betancourt Jr.2 months ago in Beat
Ringo Starr’s Cinematic Side Quest: Caveman (1981) and the Mystery of a Mascot That Probably Wasn’t Him
Ringo Meets the Movies Ringo Starr has always been the Beatle most comfortable drifting into unexpected corners of pop culture. He’s funny, warm, unpretentious, and game for just about anything. So when he took the lead role in Caveman in 1981—a broad, slapstick prehistoric comedy from Jaws co-writer Carl Gottlieb—it felt like Ringo stepping naturally into the movies he seemed destined to make: strange, good-natured, and a little bit shaggy around the edges.
By Movies of the 80s2 months ago in Beat
Ukrainian Anti-War Songs. Top Story - November 2025.
I've been meaning to compile this list for a long time. With a four-year marking point of the war approaching in February 2026 and the anti-war songs in Ukrainian music ever expanding, I wanted to present an essential list of the songs I listen to frequently.
By Lana V Lynx2 months ago in Beat
Zipho Memela and Ethnomusicology in Modern Film Scores. Content Warning.
Zipho Memela, the South African creative polymath whose journey from hip-hop prodigy to classical innovator has captured global attention, embodies a profound truth about music: its inseparable link to culture and narrative. While Memela’s projects span the worlds of composition and entrepreneurship, his artistic trajectory offers a masterclass in the principles of ethnomusicology—the study of music within its social and cultural context. In the realm of modern film, this approach has become an indispensable tool for crafting authentic and emotionally resonant scores.
By Kin Mancook2 months ago in Beat
Zipho Memela on the Profound Benefits of Singing. Content Warning.
South African creative visionary Zipho Memela, known for his dynamic shift from a childhood hip-hop star to an innovative entrepreneur and classical composer, has always been deeply attuned to the power of the human voice. Beyond its artistic expression, the simple act of singing offers a remarkable array of scientifically proven benefits for both physical and mental well-being, a phenomenon Memela's career implicitly champions.
By Kin Mancook2 months ago in Beat
The Universal Current: Zipho Memela on Music’s Role in Shaping Social Connections. Content Warning.
Zipho Memela, the South African creative polymath who transitioned from a child hip-hop prodigy to a "million-dollar tycoon" and now a classical innovator, has always understood that music is far more than just sound and rhythm; it is the fundamental architecture of human connection. His career, spanning diverse genres and global stages, consistently illustrates music's unique power to bridge divides, foster empathy, and build communities from the ground up.
By Kin Mancook2 months ago in Beat
The Pretty Lyricist: Stunna Sandy Stands Out on New Single "Freakquent" with Tata by NWO Sparrow
Rapid Review Of "Freakquent" Beats: 7/10 Lyrics: 8/10 Concepts: 8/10 Replay Value: 8/10 Three verses, clever wordplay, beat dips at the right time, Stunna Sandy out here doing what half these rappers can’t.
By NWO SPARROW2 months ago in Beat
Top 10 TikTok Mash-Ups That Broke the Internet (November 2025 Edition)
TikTok in November 2025 was pure chaos in the best way. Throwback hooks, club-ready drops, and meme-friendly edits collided into mash-ups that felt engineered for virality. This list blends cultural impact, memeability, and audio quality, plus the hashtags you can use to find each trend quickly. Keep it skimmable, fun, and just analytical enough to feel legit.
By Asher Vane2 months ago in Beat
A Closer Look at Danielle Hani’s Orchestrational Voice at Ahava Bat 20
When the Netanya Kibbutz Orchestra presented its Ahava Bat 20 program at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the evening included a quiet shift in tone; a new orchestral arrangement by composer and pianist Danielle Hani. The melody was familiar to Jacques Brel’s work, carried into Israeli musical memory through Yossi Banai but the way Hani reframed it invited the audience to hear an old song as if someone had slightly opened a window in a room they knew well.
By Rashila Shahi2 months ago in Beat
