The Blog Era might be the greatest era in hip-hop—there, I said it. Not only was it the glory days of discovering new artists, but it also felt like the last true frontier. More importantly, it was a time when music actually had a home—somewhere beyond the endless scroll of playlists on your favorite DSP.Two people who capture that era would be Wiz Khalifa and MGK. The two rappers who teamed up for a new single called Girl Next Door.
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DreamDoll – Too Established / Maybelline (REVIEW)
DreamDoll asserts her dominance in the dual-track release “Too Established / Maybelline,“ a cinematic experience directed by Gerard Victor that contrasts high-society chess moves with raw New York City street energy. The project serves as a definitive “closing argument,” where she dismantles rumors and copycat artists to reclaim her position as the industry’s blueprint.
Continue readingAnderson .Paak and DEAN Reunite for the Infectious New Single “Aftertaste”
Nine-time GRAMMY winner Anderson .Paak has officially released a straight-up bop! His latest track, “Aftertaste,” featuring South Korean alt-R&B sensation DEAN, is positioned to be in heavy rotation, and the visuals are finally here.
In the video, DEAN appears on screen looking cooler than ever in a black work shirt. His pitch-perfect voice glides over the lyrics, singing, “I feel the passion in here. Coming alive. Strawberry wine is turning me on.”
Continue readingMadison Beer – Lovergirl – OFFICIAL VIDEO
Two-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Madison Beer has just dropped stunning new visuals for her latest single, “LOVERGIRL,” featured on the deluxe edition of her hit album, locket.
The sultry video feels like a romantic trailer for the next big Netflix series. As Madison sings, “I care too much all the time. Love so hard, it makes me cry. No, it’s not worth it to deny,” the cinematic quality of the production truly shines.
Continue readingHarry Styles – Dance No More (Music Video Review)
Harry Styles walked into a gym and made everyone forget they had anywhere else to be.
The video for “Dance No More” — the third visual from his critically acclaimed new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. — directed by Colin Solal Cardo, opens exactly like that. Harry strolls in, grabs the mic, and proceeds to do what can only be described as getting funky. Capital F.
Continue readingTHE REMIX IS DEAD. OR IS IT? The Best Rap Remixes of All Time, Ranked
Let’s be real — when R. Kelly and Diddy went down, something went with them. Not just their legacies. The remix died too. Maybe that’s a reach. But think about it: the golden era of rap remixes was built on the same competitive, chaotic, era-defining energy that those two helped fuel. Take that engine away and the machine slows down.
Today’s artists seem to think they drop perfect songs from jump. But something is missing. Big Pun’s Not A Player was already immaculate. He has the Ojay’s doing full on choreography in his video. Still, somehow the remix made it better. You forgot the Joe version was the remix didn’t you? That is a different kind of magic. A new beat, a fire feature, and whole new lyrics. A full reinvention.
“A great remix wasn’t just a song — it was a hostile takeover. A new beat, a new story, a whole new reason to rewind the tape.”
Nowadays a “remix” is just letting the hottest artist alive drop 16 bars over your untouched original. Lazy. We are here to honor the real ones — the best rap remixes of all time. The ones that changed the conversation. So we’re pulling out baggy jeans and the long white tees. Let’s get into it.
Continue readingJeezy’s ‘Legend Of The Snowman’ Is A Must See
Jeezy didn’t just come back to Vegas—he doubled down. After the first run of his Legend of the Snowman residency sold out, demand went crazy… so he added more dates. Translation: if you missed it the first time, you’ve got another shot. So throw on your favorite pair of baggy jeans and prepare for snow!
Continue readingChxrry – “Bottles & Lights” feat. Mariah The Scientist
Chxrry is ready to have the clubs on lock this summer as she drops her new single “Bottles & Lights.” The song features Mariah The Scientist and gives you pop star sultry and sensual vibes that make you want to move. After posting on social media, fellow singer Ayra Starr writes, “Let’s have ittt”
Continue readingZara Larsson Brings “Midnight Sun: Girls Trip” To The Greek
Zara Larsson Announces “Midnight Sun: Girls Trip” and Legendary Greek Theatre Show
Zara Larsson, Paper Magazine‘s Hottest Pop Star of 2026, is currently on a massive festival run this summer. However, the undisputed highlight of her schedule will be her upcoming show at the legendary Los Angeles Greek Theatre. Tickets for this highly anticipated event go on sale Friday, May 1st at 10:00 AM PST.
Continue readingOranj Goodman – $106 (Official Video)
Oranj Goodman Drops Viral Visuals for “$106”
The official music video for the viral sensation “$106” by Oranj Goodman has finally arrived. After catching fire across social media platforms, the track has become a staple in the digital zeitgeist. Most notably, the song earned a massive co-sign from Justin Bieber, who posted several videos vibing to the catchy hook: “There’s 106 of these inside of my pocket.”
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