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T.I. discussed the inspiration behind and the collaborations that comprise his 10th studio album, Dime Trap, in a new behind-the-scenes documentary. T.I. released Dime Trap in October, marking his first full-length effort since 2014’s Paperwork. In the 10-minute doc, the rapper said he took his time with the new record …

Cardi B shares a few of her favorite things on her new song, “Money.” The track marks the rapper’s first solo offering since the release of her acclaimed debut, Invasion of Privacy. “Money” boasts a stomping yet simple beat built around spitfire trap drums and stark piano strikes. Cardi rides …

Kane Brown is in a relaxed, awe-inspired mood in “Good as You,” the soulful new track from the Georgia native’s upcoming second LP with RCA Nashville, Experiment. Brown recently turned down the energy from his more uptempo country-rock to show a softer, more affectionate side on “Weekend,” and “Good as …

Mariah Carey unveiled a defiant new love song, “The Distance,” which features guest vocals from Ty Dolla $ign and production from Skrillex. The track will appear on Carey’s new record, Caution, which arrives November 16th. “The Distance” boasts a triumphant R&B vibe, with Skrillex blending gurgling bass notes and glittering …

Chicago musician Jamila Woods turns to family and friends for inspiration in the moving video for her new song. “Giovanni” boasts a deep groove built out of crisp drums and glittering synths, over which Woods delivers a dexterous vocal performance, singing, “I be on my Giovanni, tea and honey/ Tell …

The 1975 announced a 2019 North American tour promoting their upcoming third LP, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships. The trek launches March 20th in Guadalajara, Mexico and wraps June 3rd in Toronto, Ontario. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, October 26th at 10 a.m. local …

Two New Zealand activists, who were sued by ticketholders after urging Lorde not to perform a scheduled concert in Tel Aviv, Israel, are being ordered to pay damages, Associated Press reports. An Israeli court ruled Justine Sachs and Nadia Abu-Shanab must pay more than $12,000 for allegedly persuading Lorde to …

EDITORS’ PICK: Kurt Vile, Bottle It In “This indie guitar hero is a master at chill fingerpicking and dry stoner whimsy,” writes Jon Dolan.“The 10-minute ‘Bassackwards’ is lazy, cobweb-minded heaven, and ‘Loading Zones’ big-ups his gift for finding good parking.” Read Our Feature: Kurt Vile Abides Ella Mai, Ella Mai …

When Willie Nelson headlined a rally for Democratic Texas Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke last month in Austin, he debuted the new political anthem “Vote ‘Em Out.” A bouncy, uniquely Nelson singalong, the song encourages Americans to exercise their right to vote on Election Day. On Thursday, the Country Music Hall …

“When I first saw you guys, people didn’t expect what you were going to bring, these little white brothers from Boston!” It’s a humid Sunday afternoon in Harlem, and the Apollo Theater’s longtime historian — Billy Mitchell, a.k.a. Mr. Apollo — is reminiscing backstage with New Kids on the Block‘s …