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On 2002’s “Hovi Baby,” Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter shouted out the Roc-A-Fella Records braintrust, calling it, “’The Dynasty,’ no not Ming but Shawn’s / Dame, Kareem, nigga it’s the gangsta team.” The trio of Carter, and executives Dame Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke are the big three behind Roc-A-Fella Records, one …

The Newport Jazz Festival is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year with an impressive lineup. On Tuesday, the annual music festival announced the performers for this year’s iteration, which will include Kamasi Washington, André 3000, Laufey, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Elvis Costello. This year’s festival is scheduled for Aug. …

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The harmonies, the rivalries, the innovations, and, of course, the surfing all get their due in the new trailer the upcoming documentary on the Beach Boys, premiering May …

This one’s for las beliconas! On Tuesday, Fuerza Régida announced that they’ll be playing arenas across the United States on their 37-date “Pero No Te Enamores” Tour (“But Don’t Fall in Love” in English) this summer. The Jesús Ortiz Paz-fronted group will kick off their run of shows in Austin …

Vampire Weekend, welcome back to Coachella! On Tuesday, the music festival unveiled the official set times for Weekend One, which includes the surprise addition of Vampire Weekend to the lineup for Saturday. The group, which dropped their album Only God Was Above Us on Friday, will perform on the Outdoor …

As J. Cole put a bow on this year’s Dreamville Festival, he worked an apology heard-’round-hip-hop into the introduction to one of his biggest and most sentimental songs, “Love Yourz.” “The past two days have felt terrible,” he said, earnestly admitting he’s lost sleep over “7 Minute Drill,” his nuanced …

Every now and then, Jimmy Fallon gets a little bit lonely, and every now and then, he gets a little bit tired of listening to the sound of his tears — so this year’s solar eclipse was actually a great way for him to have a communal, shared experience. While …

Taylor Character attributes her early exposure to house music legends like Frankie Knuckles and CeCe Peniston to her late mother. When Character, known professionally as HoneyLuv, decided to leave her Navy drone mechanic job in 2020 and pursue music full time, she says her mother was skeptical at first. But …

With eight nods, Luke Combs is the most nominated artist at the 59th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The unveiling of this year’s nominations revealed that the musician is up for Song of the Year — presented to songwriters, publishers, and artists — for “Fast Car,” which also earns …

Back in 2022, Rolling Stone called 49 Winchester the “buzziest of buzz bands.” The Virginia group has made good on that moniker with their breakout album Fortune Favors the Bold and a string of high-profile gigs, culminating with the opening slot on Tyler Childers’ arena tour. On Tuesday, April 9 …