The New York Times – Music:
Ten tastemakers (and two staffers) weigh in on the season’s signature tracks.
Category: Wayne, Leland Tyler (Metro Boomin)
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Future and Metro Boomin’s Second Joint LP Opens at No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
The Atlanta rapper and producer’s “We Still Don’t Trust You” reached the top of the Billboard 200 before the expected arrival of monster numbers from Taylor Swift next week.
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Popcast (Deluxe): It’s Drake vs. Everybody … Who’s Winning?
The New York Times – Music:
Breaking down the convoluted recent beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar (and Future, Metro Boomin, the Weeknd, ASAP Rocky, Rick Ross and more).
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J. Cole Apologizes for Kendrick Lamar Diss Track
The New York Times – Music:
J. Cole also vowed to update the track, “7 Minute Drill,” or remove it from streaming services after it was featured on his new album, “Might Delete Later.”
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Future and Metro Boomin’s First Joint Album Opens Big at No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
The Atlanta rapper and star producer topped Ariana Grande’s first-week total for “Eternal Sunshine,” but Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” may beat them all next week.
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Metro Boomin Is Headed to No. 1 (Again). Here’s a Guide to His Music.
The New York Times – Music:
The producer has helped shape rap for the past decade, providing moody beats for Atlanta’s biggest stars and beyond. His latest LP, with Future, arrived last week.
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Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Returns to No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
The singer’s holiday anthem, first released in 1994, ends Taylor Swift’s six-week run atop the Hot 100 singles chart.