Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam, mononymously known as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He emerged as an influential figure in modern world music in 2004 with the release of his debut album "Trouble", which featured hits like "Locked Up" and "Lonely". Akon's subsequent albums solidified ... Show More
Nov 2022
Ep297 - Weird Al Yankovic | Mandatory Fun
Weird Al Yankovic visits Google to discuss his new album "Mandatory Fun." He is best known for creating comedy songs that make light of pop culture and often parody specific songs by world-renown artists such as Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Queen, and many more. Since having a com ... Show More
38m 38s
Jan 2025
Bad Bunny Dominates Billboard 200 with Latest Release, Solidifying Global Superstar Status
Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican singer and global phenomenon, has made headlines again by securing the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart with his latest release, "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS." This achievement is particularly significant as it comes amid strong competition from Taylor S ... Show More
2m 41s
Feb 2025
The Umbrella Effect: How Rihanna’s Breakout Hit Changed Pop Music Forever
In 2007, a 19-year-old Barbadian pop singer released the lead single off her third album. By doing so, she didn't just give us a timeless, undeniable banger -- she changed the way pop music is made, and became the global superstar that we know Rihanna to be today. In this episode ... Show More
37m 24s
Aug 2024
But What About Pop Boy Summer? | Every Single Album
In a spring and summer that has been dominated by female artists, Nora and Nathan talk about some of the male artists that have managed to break through on the charts: Post Malone, Zach Bryan, and Eminem. They discuss Post Malone's forthcoming country album and what it tells us a ... Show More
1h 20m
Mar 2025
Bad Bunny's Groundbreaking Rise: Reshaping Latin Music's Global Impact
Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has emerged as a transformative force in the global music scene with his unique blend of reggaeton, Latin trap, and multiple other genres. The Puerto Rican singer and rapper, known for his eclectic style and groundbreaking collabora ... Show More
2m 44s
Jul 2
#Throwback Episode - w/ Snoop Dogg | (Ep. 23 & 26)
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs and we're taking it back to some of the most legendary moments in Drink Champs history Classic interviews, unforgettable stories, and iconic guests who shaped the culture.In this classic throwback episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN ... Show More
2h 23m