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Drake and PartyNextDoor Unveil Cover for Joint Album ‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U’ Ahead of Valentine’s Day Release

Drake and PartyNextDoor are gearing up for the highly anticipated release of their collaborative album, Some Sexy Songs 4 U (stylized as $ome $exy $ongs 4 U or $$$4U), set to drop on February 14, 2025, via

11/02/2025

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Vybz Kartel’s Viking (Vybz Is King) 10th Anniversary Edition Tops U.S. Reggae iTunes Chart

The 10th anniversary edition of Vybz Kartel’s Viking (Vybz Is King), released on Friday, January 31, has soared to No. 1 on the U.S. Reggae iTunes chart. The deluxe, 11-track reissue, released

31/01/2025

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The 5 Greatest Reggae Albums of 1995

The year 1995 was a watershed moment for reggae music, as the genre deftly balanced its storied traditions with bold, innovative experimentation that garnered global acclaim. It was the year that saw

03/01/2025

Album Previews·Anniversaries

Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ Certified 18x Platinum, Extending Its Lead as the Best-Selling Reggae Album in U.S. History

Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers has achieved yet another milestone, certified 18x platinum by the Recording Industry Association OF America (RIAA) as of December 9, 2012. The iconic

09/12/2024

Album Previews·RIAA Certifications

25 Years Ago The Notorious B.I.G.’s First Posthumous Album, Born Again Was Released By Bad Boy Records

25 years ago Bad Boy and Arista Records released the first posthumous album for The Notorious B.I.G., Born Again, on December 7, 1999. The project built around early recordings with revamped production and

07/12/2024

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Kendrick Lamar Drops Surprise Album GNX with Features by SZA and Addresses Lil Wayne Diss, Ahead of Super Bowl

Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with the unexpected release of his new album GNX on November 22, 2024. The 12-track album dropped without prior warning, following a brief teaser on YouTube. Notable collaborations

22/11/2024

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Wizkid Earns Two New RIAA Gold Certifications as New Album ‘Morayo’ Charts in 19 Countries

Wizkid’s Ginger featuring Burna Boy has been certified Gold in the U.S., achieving 500,000 units in combined streams and sales equivalent units, as announced by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

22/11/2024

Album Previews·Certifications

Buju Banton’s ‘Inna Heights’ Was Released 27 Years Ago

Buju Banton’s Inna Heights was released 27 years ago, on November 18, 1997. The landmark album solidifies the Jamaican artist’s transition from a raw dancehall deejay to a mature reggae visionary. Under the Penthouse

18/11/2024

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The hip hop crew Westside Connection comprising of Ice Cube, Mack 10, and WC

Westside Connection’s Debut Album ‘Bow Down’ Turns 28

Bow Down, the debut album by West Coast hip hop supergroup Westside Connection, was released on this day October 22, 1996. The hip hop crew comprising of Ice Cube, Mack 10, and WC

22/10/2024

Album Previews·Hip Hop

Albums Released on This Day

The last quarter has been a time for the release of several classic albums. September 28 in particular has proven to be a monumental day in music history, with iconic albums

28/09/2024

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Ye (Formerly Kanye West) & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures 2’ Is #1 In 44 Countries On Apple Music

03/08/2024

Album Previews·Charts

Eminem’s “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)” Charts #1 in 70 Countries: Fans and Critics React

Eminem’s 12th album “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce),” has stirred up considerable conversation among fans and critics alike. The Financial Times, gave it a mere three star review saying that

12/07/2024

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