The New York Times – Music:
Millennials who yearn for a bygone era of dancing that feels pure and more organic are bringing back the basement jam, popularized decades ago by Toronto’s Caribbean diaspora.
Category: Drake (Rapper)
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Breaking Down Drake’s Three-Album Surprise
The New York Times – Music:
Our hosts react to “Iceman,” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour.”
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Shakira, Gracie Abrams: 9 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
The New York Times – Music:
Shakira and Burna Boy’s World Cup theme, Gracie Abrams’s anxious new single, Genesis Owusu’s latest rabble-rouser and more.
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Drake Drops 3 Albums: ‘Iceman,’ ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’
The New York Times – Music:
The chart-topping Canadian rapper released an anticipated new album, “Iceman,” on Friday and two previously unannounced LPs, “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour.”
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ASAP Rocky Grew Up, Settled Down (with Rihanna) and Returned to Rap
The New York Times – Music:
The artist reflects on how the chaotic eight years since his last release — including three kids and two trials — led to his latest album, “Don’t Be Dumb.”
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Judge Dismisses Drake’s Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
The New York Times – Music:
The Canadian rapper sued for defamation and harassment, and accused the record company behind both artists of boosting his rival.
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Breaking Down Kendrick Lamar’s Drake-centric Super Bowl Halftime Show
The New York Times – Music:
On a postgame episode of Popcast, we react to Lamar’s performance, including the tactical deployment of “Not Like Us” and a Serena Williams cameo.
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Drake Sues Universal Music Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
The New York Times – Music:
In a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, Drake accused Universal Music Group of putting his life and reputation at risk by releasing and promoting the popular diss track.
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Kendrick Lamar Rides a Rap Beef All the Way to No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
On the Billboard album chart, Dua Lipa’s heavily promoted “Radical Optimism” opened at No. 2, held off by the third week of Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets.”