“Certified Lover Boy” dominated the charts, but something seems to have shifted in the most influential pop star of the past decade. Guests: The Ringer's Charles Holmes and Rolling Stone's Jeff Ihaza.
Jul 24
How Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst Came Back From The Brink
In a career-spanning interview following some recent anniversary concerts, Conor Oberst sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss the highs and lows of his 30-year music career, including navigating early indie stardom, overcoming personal struggles, writing political music and more. ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 2016
Pop Drops and Chipmunk Soul
A strange syndrome is wreaking havoc on the voices of our biggest pop stars. From Rihanna to Justin Bieber, no one is safe from having their beautiful vocals chopped up, screwed down, repitched and repurposed. As dance music takes over the charts and new software grants vocal man ... Show More
40m 39s
Oct 2018
How Pop Has Ceded the Spotlight to Hip-Hop
In just three years, pop and hip-hop have essentially traded domination of the Hot 100, as the likes of Adele and Justin Bieber have given way to a wave of hip-hop hits. Gary and Trevor analyze the shake-up. Plus, special guest Lil Jon on his crunk classic "Get Low." Hosted on Ac ... Show More
51m 56s
Aug 2022
Beyoncé's 'Renaissance': The Controversies and Triumphs of a Blockbuster Album
Producer Hit-Boy discusses making "Thique" and much more. Plus, how does one song end up with 24 writers? And what are the consequences of changing albums after their release? Also, a discussion of the best songs on 'Renaissance' and its spiritual themes, with Mankaprr Conteh and ... Show More
51m 27s
Jun 2017
After Rihanna, Who'll Be Next With 30 Top 10 Hot 100 Hits?
Gary & Trevor muse about Drake, Taylor Swift & more. Plus, more insights from Z100 New York's Mark Medina, Billboard's top pop programmer of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
57m 25s
Apr 2025
Only Girl in the World Edition Part 2
It’s been nearly a decade since Rihanna released a studio album—and fans and critics alike have wondered when, if ever, a follow-up to 2016’s Anti might arrive. Which is ironic, because in her heyday, Rihanna was the most productive hitmaker on the charts.Churning out at least on ... Show More
51m 40s
Aug 2023
The mid-career crises of Travis Scott and Post Malone
Right now, the two biggest records in the country come to us from two of hip-hop’s biggest superstars: Travis Scott and Post Malone. Both artists have been releasing mainstream records for nearly a decade; their records UTOPIA and AUSTIN, respectfully, sit at number one and two o ... Show More
36m 11s
Must-Hear Music podcast: Billboard staffers discuss Drake's "Back to Back," Disclosure & Sam Smith's "Omen," Carly Rae Jepsen's "Run Away With Me," Prince Royce & Tyga's "Double Vision," Gallant's "Weight in Gold" (Ta-ku remix), Clairity's "Velcro" and more. Hosted on Acast. See ... Show More
