Cassö, RAYE, and D-Block Europe collaborated on the song "Prada," which has gained traction on TikTok, as reflected by the numerous mentions and compilations revolving around the track on the platform. The song was released around August 10, 2023, as indicated by the posting date on Genius Lyrics, and was produced by Cassö. An acoustic version of "Prada" is ... Show More
May 2025
PARTY 4 U - CHARLIE XCX | comment
Charli XCX – "Party 4 U" "Party 4 U" is a standout track from Charli XCX's fourth studio album, How I'm Feeling Now, released on May 15, 2020. Originally written in 2017 during the Pop 2 era, the song was revisited and completed during the 2020 lockdown, a time when Charli was cr ... Show More
6m 45s
Sep 2015
Jonathyne Briggs, “Sounds French: Globalization, Cultural Communities, and Pop Music, 1958-1980” (Oxford UP, 2015)
“Pop pop pop pop musik” -M
Jonathyne Briggs‘ new book, Sounds French: Globalization, Cultural Communities, and Pop Music, 1958-1980(Oxford University Press, 2015) makes music the historical focus of the Fifth Republic’s first two decades. What made certain sounds “French,” and h ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2020
Laurent Fintoni, "Bedroom Beats & B-Sides: Instrumental Hip-Hop & Electronic Music at the Turn of the Century" (Velocity Press, 2020)
In Bedroom Beats & B-Sides: Instrumental Hip-Hop & Electronic Music at the Turn of the Century (Velocity Press, 2020), Laurent Fintoni explores the rise of a new generation of bedroom producers at the turn of the century through the stories of various instrumental hip-hop and ele ... Show More
53m 50s
May 2022
How The Romantics went from Motor City Rockers to MTV darlings
<p>Straight out of Detroit Rock City, The Romantics made their first entry into the Billboard chart with a high-energy tune sung by their drummer. That song, “What I Like About You,” later became the subject of a high-profile lawsuit when it was used in a TV commercial…which made ... Show More
8m 11s
Mar 2025
Alter Ego (ALBUM) - LISA | comment
Lisa – Alter Ego "Alter Ego" is the debut solo album by Lisa, a member of the globally renowned K-pop group Blackpink. Released on February 28, 2025, this ambitious project showcases Lisa’s artistic versatility through a fusion of genres including hip-hop, electropop, and trap. T ... Show More
9m 57s
Jun 2023
Hip Hop, the Lahme Song & Making Beats From Old Syrian Vinyls | Thanks Joey
<p>In this episode of Quartertones, Thanks Joey takes us on a journey through hip hop, Brooklyn music, and his Syrian grandfather’s old records. We talk about working with Omar Offendum and Narcy, his music making process, and what inspired his Lahme song.</p><p>He gives us a sne ... Show More
1h 17m
Apr 2025
BUGATTI - Anuel AA | comment
Anuel AA – "Bugatti" "Bugatti" is a dynamic single by Puerto Rican artist Anuel AA, released in April 2025. Known for his contributions to Latin trap and reggaeton, Anuel AA delivers a track that encapsulates themes of luxury, power, and personal success. The song's title, "Buga ... Show More
10m 38s