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Tag: Kendrick Lamar

Pop Music And Social Change: Songs That Made A Difference

July 26, 2024

Pop music has long been a powerful medium for expressing social and political ideas, often serving as a catalyst for change. Throughout history, musicians have used their platforms to address pressing issues, raise awareness, and inspire action. This blog post explores how pop songs have contributed to social movements and influenced public opinion on various topics.

Kugar Black Drops 4 Track EP – ‘Playing in The Shadows’

May 11, 2018

British rapper and producer Kuger Black released his debut EP, ‘Playing In The Shadows’, on 12 March.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: DEMAR

May 4, 2018

Born in Miami but now based in Brooklyn, alt-pop artist DEMAR got her break when she released a Kendrick Lamar cover that went viral – the track currently has over 1.5 million Spotify streams.

MAROON 5 Releases Video For New Single ‘Wait’

February 12, 2018

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum band Maroon 5 debut the official music video for their new single ‘Wait’ (222 Records/Interscope) TODAY. Directed by David Meyers (Kendrick Lamar, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake) and starring actress Alexandra Daddario (The Layover, Baywatch, American Horror Story), the track is the second single from Maroon 5’s new hit studio album, ‘Red Pill Blues’.

Maroon 5 – ‘Red Pill Blues’

November 17, 2017

With guest appearances by SZA, A$AP Rocky, LunchMoney Lewis, Kendrick Lamar, Future and Julia Michaels, ‘Red Pill Blues’ by Maroon 5 is slick and polished and worth a good few listens. The album is the follow up to 2014s ‘V’, for which the band toured 3 years in support. The album is the first to feature Sam Farrar as a full-time member of the band, although he’s been a touring member since 2012.

Getting The True Groove With Charlie Funk

March 12, 2016

Charlie Funk, long term staff writer with True Groove Records in Brooklyn, New York, released his debut album, ‘Give Me A Groove’, earlier this year. We caught up with Charlie and asked him his story.

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