Music Industry
10 Of the Best-Engineered Albums Of All Time
Every audiophile knows that great sound engineering is not bound by genre. From new wave, to hip-hop, to folk rock, the true connoisseur of sound can appreciate any expertly crafted…
10 Most Controversial Musicians Of All Time
Some of the greatest musicians and singers are also the most controversial. From pop stars, to gangsta rappers, to metal bands, controversy is not confined to a single genre. And…
NFT Musicians: 10 Artists Who Released NFT Projects
A growing number of musicians are releasing NFT projects. Along with cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have rapidly grown in popularity in recent times. Advocates of NFTs claim the digital tokens…
20 Best Singing Rappers Who Can Truly Sing
This list provides a breakdown of rappers who sing just as well as they rap. While rapping requires clever lyricism and flow, singing demands different vocal skills altogether. This list…
20 Rappers Who Went Diamond (10M+ Record Sales)
A number of chart-busting rappers have gone diamond in their careers, selling over 10 million copies of a single or album. The RIAA (Record Industry Association of America) gives diamond…
11 Record Label Owners You Really Should Know
Record label owners have immense power in the music industry. But would you recognise these powerful people if you passed them in the street? The owners of the ‘big three’…
Why Did Frank Ocean Stop Making Music?
What happened to Frank Ocean? Is he still making music? Many of his fans, myself included, have been asking this question for over three years. The enigmatic singer and producer…
20 Iconic Musicians Who Struggled With Depression
Some of the greatest musicians of our time have struggled with depression and mental health issues. And it’s not just a minority of musical superstars who suffer this way. A…
20 Rappers Turned Actors Who Switched Careers
Many rappers have ventured into the world of acting, and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are former rappers. There’s an almost natural progression between rappers moving from music into the…
Conservative Rock Stars: 10 Rockers Who Are Right Wing
Conservative rock stars are by their very nature a rare breed. By and large, rock stars tend to have values, attitudes, and beliefs that would be considered more Liberal than…
10 Famous Musicians Who Went To Juilliard
Some of the world’s greatest singers and musicians went to Juilliard. That’s no surprise, because Juilliard School is one of the most-respected music schools of all time. It’s renowned for…
10 Most-Awarded Albums Of All Time
If you’re looking for critically-acclaimed records, this list of the most-awarded albums of all time will point you in the right direction. Music industry awards are a solid indicator of…
11 Transgender Musicians Who Broke Down Barriers
This list will introduce you to some of the transgender musicians, singers, and producers who have helped pave the way for trans artists today. Although a number of trans artists…
15 Best Pink Floyd Album Covers Ranked & Explained
This list breaks down the best Pink Floyd album covers from the band’s extensive discography. From their earlier works to their more contemporary offerings, we take a look at the…
9 Famous Rappers’ Last Words Before They Passed Away
In the world of rap, few things are more important than words. Whether mundane or profound, the last words a rapper speaks before they die often go down in history….
10 Sober Rappers Who Don’t Drink Or Do Drugs
It turns out that some of the most famous and successful rappers of all time don’t drink alcohol or take drugs. This article will introduce you to some of our…
15 Best Drake Album Covers Ranked & Explained
This list ranks the fifteen best Drake album covers and explains how the artwork reflects the content encapsulated on the record. Including albums, EPs, and mixtape compilations, we’ve scoured the…
Is Logic Black? Here’s What He Says About His Ethnicity
Logic is one of the most successful rappers of the last decade. Born Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, the famed rapper hails from Rockville, Maryland. His accolades include a Grammy-nomination,…
How To Freestyle Rap: 10 Top Tips
This quick guide on how to freestyle rap will equip you with some top tips to up your rap game. The advice in this article is compiled by looking at…
20+ Famous Rappers in Jail Now (and Previously)
Many of the most famous rappers of all time have spent time in prison. And behind every prison sentence is a world of drama. The list features several rappers in…
20 Best Video Game Composers Of All Time
All the best video games have epic audio arrangements, carefully crafted to enthral gamers. Behind every awesome soundtrack is a highly-skilled video game composer. Everyone knows that incredible visuals and…
How To Make Ambient Music: 10 Top Tips
How do you make ambient music? To answer the question, I spoke to composer and producer Robert Logan. Aside from his solo releases, the London-based, Scottish-Hungarian producer has co-produced soundtracks…
10 Best-Selling Female Rappers Of All Time
Rap has tended to be male-dominated genre, until recent years saw a meteoric rise in the popularity of female rappers. This list will introduce you to ten of the best-selling female…
10 Best Eminem Album Covers Ranked & Explained
Let’s take a deep dive into the most iconic Eminem album covers of all time. Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem, is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers…
30 Best Hip-Hop Producers Of All Time
This list offers a run down of the best hip-hop producers of all time. From the golden age of hip-hop, to today’s trap artists, all the most successful rappers have…
20 Ghostwritten Songs By Famous Artists
This list explores some of the best ghostwritten songs by famous artists, which you probably didn’t know were ghostwritten. Ghostwriting – when someone else other than the recording artist writes…
15 Best Film Composers Of All Time
This list will introduce you to some of the most influential, most-awarded, and best film music composers in the world. Matching music with moving images is an artform like no…
Conservative Rappers: 10 Rappers You Didn’t Know Are Right-Wing
This article will introduce you to the controversial world of conservative rappers. Although it’s a fact that many people are politically conservative, rap and right-wing politics tend not to mix….
What Is ‘Flow’ In Rap? Rap Flow Explained
If you are interested in rap at even a basic level, then you need to know about flow. This article explains what flow means in rap music, as well as…
20 Best-Selling Female Artists Of All Time
This article digs into the data to reveal the best-selling female artists of all time. Using a combination of certifications from Billboard, Guinness World Records, and other reputable sources, this…
20 Best Rap Music Videos Of All Time
This list showcases some of the best rap music videos of all time. Music videos are an art form in their own right, and these videos demonstrate how a video…
How To Play Neo-Soul Guitar (Easy Tips & Tricks)
If you want to play beautiful neo-soul guitar chord progressions and riffs, there are a few things you need to know. Guitar is the foundational harmonic instrument in many neo-soul,…
20 Hip-Hop Facts You Didn’t Know
Since its beginnings in 1970s New York, hip-hop has grown to become one of the most listened-to and most pervasive music genres in the world. Many of the world’s most…
25 Black British Singers You Should Know
Black British singers hold many of the top spots amongst the country’s most loved, most successful, and most pioneering music artists. From grime, to gospel, to R&B, this list highlights…
What Is A ‘Bar’ In Rap? Hip-Hop Bars Explained
In hip-hop and related music genres, it’s common to refer to ‘bars’ or ‘spitting bars.’ So what is a bar in rap? A bar in rap and hip-hop is a…
RnB & Soul Music Blogs You’ll Love
Whether you’re an up and coming artist looking for exposure, or simply an RnB and soul lover looking for new music, there are dozens of soul and RnB blogs out…
23 Best Live Music Venues In Manchester
There aren’t many cities where you’ll be more spoilt for choice with music venues than Manchester. From beautiful, pristine venues fit for the world’s finest orchestras to dark and dingy…
London Music Blogs And Magazines You’ll Love
London is home to many of the top UK music blogs and online magazines. Naturally, it’s home to the heavyweights of the industry – the likes of Fact Magazine, The…
8 Manchester Music Blogs and Magazines You Should Check Out
Manchester is a city with a vibrant music scene, so it’s no surprise that it boasts several great music blogs.