On chilly December night on Sunset Blvd, The Blue Note LA set the perfect stage for Buddy and The Don Brown Collective to deliver a warm, genre-defying performance that left the packed house buzzing with energy. The sold-out show on December 27 brought out a diverse crowd dressed in their finest fabrics, filling every seat in the newly opened venue well before the lights dimmed. From the moment Buddy stepped on stage in a crimson tuxedo, it was clear this wasn't just a casua

When Joey Bada$$ joined Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap on Blackout , the Brooklyn rapper brought his usual poise and introspection to the conversation. The appearance turned into a deep dive on growth, relationships, and shadow work before he broke down why his anticipated tour with Ab Soul and Rapsody was canceled. Throughout the conversation, Joey was steady and reflective, offering a glimpse into his mindset as both an artist and a man evolving past his twenties. The Blackou

Tidal has introduced a new initiative designed to put money directly into the pockets of artists using its platform. The Program began on July 9 and ends on December 31, 2025 at 11:59:59 PM ET. Tidal's “Spotlight” program will pay artists $100 for every day their song is featured in one of Tidal’s editorial playlists or in-app promotions. The program applies to artists who use Tidal Upload to share their music publicly and have their tracks selected by the platform’s Editori