The New York Times – Music:
“Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” Lamar’s first album in five years, may be eclipsed by Harry Styles’s LP next week.
Author: Ben Sisario
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Bad Bunny Has the Biggest Week of 2022 on the Chart, for Now
The New York Times – Music:
Future broke the record last week; Kendrick Lamar is poised to set a new bar next week. Blockbuster season on the Billboard album chart has finally arrived.
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Kendrick Lamar Returns With ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’
The New York Times – Music:
Since his 2017 album, “DAMN.,” the California rapper has won seven Grammys and the Pulitzer Prize for music. “Mr. Morale,” his fifth LP, is expected to make a big splash on the charts.
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Future Earns an Eighth No. 1 Album With ‘I Never Liked You’
The New York Times – Music:
The Atlanta rapper’s latest release had the largest numbers of the year so far, but big new LPs from Bad Bunny and Jack Harlow will register on next week’s chart.
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The $10 Million Bob Dylan Center Opens Up His Songwriting Secrets
The New York Times – Music:
A new space in Tulsa, Okla., built to display Dylan’s vast archive, celebrates one of the world’s most elusive creators, and gives visitors a close-up look at notebooks and fan mail.
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Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Call Me if You Get Lost’ LP Hits No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
The long-delayed arrival of “Call Me if You Get Lost” on vinyl sold 49,500 copies, bringing the rapper back to the top of the Billboard 200.
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Lil Durk and Morgan Wallen Return to the Top of the Album Chart
The New York Times – Music:
The country star’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” has had tremendous staying power, landing at No. 2 in its 66th week out.
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Coachella Kicks Off a High-Stakes, Still Uncertain Concert Season
The New York Times – Music:
The live music industry is expecting a record year, as shows return in force following pandemic shutdowns. But coronavirus cases, and related setbacks, are complicating plans.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Top Chart With ‘Unlimited Love’
The New York Times – Music:
The band reunites with its former guitarist, John Frusciante, and the producer Rick Rubin for its latest album.