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Puerto Rico’s Fifth Element Festival Announces Lineup for Its Debut Edition

The Fifth Element Festival has announced the full lineup for its debut edition. Leading the bill are Detroit icon Carl Craig, enduring favorite Seth Troxler, techno titan Nicole Moudaber, scene pioneer Danny Tanaglia and minimal techno legend Ricardo Villalobos, along with Dixon, DJ Tennis, Dubfire and more. The bill in total features more than 60 […]

Clipse Signs With New Agency & New Management

Clipse has taken another step forward in the duo’s post-comeback resurgence: signing to CAA. The deal comes after the revered rap duo, composed of Pusha T and Malice, ended its 15-year hiatus with the critically acclaimed album, Let God Sort Em Out. Released in July and executive-produced by Pharrell Williams, the album marked a powerful […]

Coco Jones Channels Effie, Deena & Lorell from ‘Dreamgirls’ for Halloween 2025

After channelling Donna Summer and Princess Tiana in past years, Coco Jones is “Steppin to the Bad Side” with her 2025 Halloween costume. Related Coco Jones, Laufey & Samara Joy Bring Wisdom & New Music to 2025 GRAMMY U Conference In NYC Beyoncé & Jennifer Hudson Host Mini ‘Dreamgirls’ Reunion at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Eddie Murphy […]

13 Rap Songs That Sample Tame Impala

Travis Scott‘s recent co-sign of Tame Impala‘s Deadbeat, its first album in five years, marks the right time to reexamine the Kevin Parker’s psychedelic outfit’s long-standing relationship with rap. Scott described Deadbeat as “the best album to come out in the last 2 years” on his Instagram Story shortly after its release on Oct. 17; […]

Slipknot’s Sid Wilson Talks Vomit Face Records, Kinship With Bushwick Bill & Taking the Rapper’s Son Under His Wing: ‘We’re Family Now’

When you think of Sid Wilson, it’s likely you’ll think of the unsettling gas masks he sports on stage as Slipknot‘s DJ. You’ll likely think of Wilson’s disorienting scratch and drum effects, or of his signature mullet and tattoos. You likely won’t think of the Geto Boys and Bushwick Bill. It’s admittedly hard to picture […]

Missy Elliott, Vybz Kartel & More React to Hurricane Melissa Devastating Jamaica & Cuba: ‘Prayers Up for Everyone’

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, a devastating Category 5 hurricane that made landfall in Jamaica (Oct. 28) and Cuba (Oct. 29) earlier this week, several musicians have offered words of support and shared resources to help rebuilding efforts. Related Vybz Kartel: The Dancehall King’s Comeback | Billboard Cover Sister Nancy Talks New Documentary & Why […]