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Let’s take a look at some of the best afrobeats artists in music: from Burna Boy to Tems, we’ve got a lot in store for you. This list will introduce you to the very best of the best, and chances are, by the end of this article you’ll be a certified Afrobeats super-fan. Lo and behold, in no particular order, here’s our list of 15 Afrobeats artists who need to be on your radar.

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Hailing from Ghana, Moliy is an incredibly talented artist who grew to prominence thanks to her role in Amaarae’s “Sad Gurlz Luv Money” remix alongside Kali Uchis in 2020. In the time since, she dropped off her debut album, Honey Doom, in 2022, and has only continued to put out noteworthy music.

Next up on our list is Ayra Starr, a Nigerian singer who’s culminated over 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Her top song, “Rush,” is nearing 80 million streams on the platform, and is showing no signs of slowing down.

Starting his music career off on SoundCloud in 2017 with his mixtape, The Outlaw King, Victony began solely as a rapper. This would soon change, as he ventured into other genres like R&B, afrobeats, and afropop, which is where he’s at today. He’s got over 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, and his top song, “Soweto,” has over 40 million streams on the platform.

Next up on our list of the best afrobeats artists is Amaarae. As we mentioned earlier, her collaboration with Moliy and Kali Uchis helped propel her into stardom as well. The song is at over 300 million streams on Spotify alone – that’s nearly a third of a billion listens. Amaarae also has over 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Rema is yet another incredibly talented afrobeats artist who hails from Nigeria. His top performing song, “Calm Down (Remix)” features Selena Gomez, and has nearly half a billion streams on Spotify. The original is not far behind it, with over 300 million streams on the platfrom. His soothing voice has put him in a position of success, and he’s not stopping any time soon.

Born in Cameroon, Libianca is a noteworthy talent who’s culminated over 12 million monthly listeners on Spotify – which is no easy feat. Her top song, “People,” is nearing 100 million streams on the platform, and showcases her distinct, ear-catching voice in a way that’s sure to make a first-time listener a fan.

Last year, we connected with the Nigerian songster CKay at the Atlantic Records office in New York City on the heels of his smash hit “love nwantiti (ah ah ah).” In the time since, the song has grown to over 650 million streams on Spotify alone, helping him score over 13 million monthly listeners on the platform. He’s dropped two more albums since his debut, which included his initial smash hit. Something tells us he’s far from done.

Next up on our list is yet another top-notch Nigerian songmaker, Oxlade. Signed to Epic Records, Oxlade grew to fame with his smash hit COLORS performance, “KU LO SA,” which became his top-streaming song on Spotify, scoring him a feature from Camila Cabello – which is still somehow over 100 million streams behind his solo version from the COLORS show. Yeah, it’s that good of a live performance.

Even if you’re not a huge afrobeats fan, you’re probably familiar with the name Wizkid. His collaboration with Tems, “Essence,” was noted to be a perfect song according to Kanye West, and the numbers back up the claim, with over 160 million streams on Spotify alone. The successful track earned the duo a feature from Justin Bieber, which scored them yet another 100 million-plus streams on Spotify for the remix. This is just the tip of the iceberg with Wizkid’s incredible catalog of music.

Burna Boy is another one of those names that’s known even outside of the afrobeats circle. He’s grown to be a massive star, and for good reason. Some of Burna Boy’s best include “Last Last,” “For My Hand (feat. Ed Sheeran),” and “Alone” – the latter of which was featured on the official soundtrack for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. He’s accumulated over 16 million monthly listeners – and that’s just on Spotify.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, the next artist on our list has grown to be one of the most prominent names in the afrobeats scene. He’s got several songs in the tens of millions of streams on Spotify, one of which made the official soundtrack for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, “Hayya Hayya (Better Together).” This artist has an unbelievable music-making ability, and is well worth a deep dive.

Our list of the best afrobeats artists features plenty of talent from Nigeria, and we’re not quite done yet. Next up on our list is Omah Lay, a Nigerian singer and producer who grew to fame with his self-produced hit “Holiday” in 2020. In the time since, he’s grown exponentially, accumulating over 12 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Just about every song in his top 10 on the platform has 8-figures worth of streams, with a couple over the 50 million stream mark.

Next up on our list is yet another Nigerian hitmaker, Tiwa Savage. Starting off her career as a backup vocalist for iconic acts like George Michael and Mary J. Blige, she then grew her own career as a vocalist. As of right now, her top performing tracks are “Ma Lo,” “Loaded,” “Koroba,” and “Keys to the Kingdom,” all of which are well worth a listen.

Our list of the best afrobeats artists would be missing a crucial piece if we were to not include Tems. Tems has had an explosive few years, earning the role of one of the most sought-after features in the world. After rising to fame from her feature on Wizkid’s song “Essence,” Tems would soon find herself on songs with Drake and Future, as well as other top-notch talent from around the world. Tems has created the strongest foundation possible for a successful career, and she’s just getting started.

Last on our list of the best afrobeats artists is Fireboy DML. Fireboy DML is a Nigerian artist who’s been running up his streams on Spotify and other similar platforms. Not only has he released three successful albums to date, he’s also been included on the official soundtrack for the movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. As he is about to break 8 million monthly listeners on Spotify, something tells us that he’s only just beginning his rise to the top. Take a listen to his work, and while you’re at it, do a deep dive into the rest of our list as well.

Last month, we kicked off our monthly music roundup series with a selection of the best drops from the month. On today’s monthly music roundup, we’re continuing the same trend, and keying you in on the absolute best drops that deserve your attention from the past few weeks.

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At the end of January, G Perico and DJ Drama announced their collaborative mixtape, Hot Shot, as well as a tour of the same name, which kicks off at the end of March. To start the rollout, the duo dropped off the first single at the end of last week, called “Ask G4.” The song is exactly what fans have been hoping for, and it proved to be an exciting glance at the bigger collaboration at hand.

Throughout February, TikTok and other social media platforms have been absolutely blowing up with Ice Spice and PinkPanthress’ collab EP, “Boy’s a liar” and “Boy’s a liar Pt. 2.” Not only have the original music and video been going viral, but so have new spinoffs of the song, which remix it with other popular hits. This has only added fuel to a fire that’s already strongly kindled.

On the heels of Yeat‘s explosive year in 2022, the rapper has kicked off 2023 in the best way possible. His newest album, AftërLyfe, is a clear demonstration of just how dedicated his core audience is: according to UndergroundSound, this newest drop from Yeat pulled in over 18 million streams on its release day – and that’s just on Spotify alone. The 22-song project is yet another sign that Yeat isn’t planning on slowing down anytime soon. Across this huge selection of music, there are only 3 features: Youngboy Never Broke Again, Kranky Kranky, and Luh geeky – the second and third names being alter egos of the star rapper. Yeat’s built an entire culture around his art, and it’s fueled a massive period of growth for him over the course of the last couple years.

Conway the Machine surprised his devoted fanbase with an exciting new release alongside Sauce Walka and Juicy J, which was also produced by Juicy J as well. The song shows off Conway’s ability, as his fans have grown to expect, while also adding an exciting southern element to the mix with his two noteworthy collaborators.

While we’re talking about Griselda, we absolutely have to mention Rome Streetz‘s latest album, Wasn’t Built In A Day, which proved to be a step in the right direction on the heels of his incredible 2022 album, Kiss The Ring. It’s not easy to put together one incredible project, let alone over ten. Rome makes the difficult look easy, which makes him a perfect fit at Griselda Records, and makes Wasn’t Built In A Day a must-listen. Big Ghost Ltd is the perfect production counterpart for Rome, and Wasn’t Built In A Day, is yet another notch on his belt.

At the end of last week, an interview between Lil Yachty and Drake surfaced on the internet, which featured both rappers on the beach in Turks and Caicos talking about music, life and more. Within the interview, Drake took a moment to note Lil Yachty’s Concrete Boys signee Draft Day as he was staring off into the horizon, saying how much he loves that Draft Day just knows he’s gonna blow up. Well, on the heels of that, Draft Day dropped off an absolutely incredible single (and video to match), called “Close 2 The Sun.” Whether you’re new to Draft Day or not, you’re gonna love this latest drop. While you’re at it, pay close attention to his labelmates at Concrete Boys: Dc2Trill and Camo. Yachty’s been up to something for a while now, putting together an all-star squad of underground talent together. It’s safe to say his plan is working, and the most exciting part is that they’re just getting started.

Florida has proven to be a hotbed for some of the best talent in the hip-hop scene, and we’ve been paying close attention. During February, we were stoked to see that Danny Towers, DJ Scheme, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Luh Tyler linked up for a brand new release, called “Florida Water.” This track is some of their best, and proved to be one of our favorites from the month. In just two weeks, it broke over a million views on YouTube alone.

In other news, E the profit unveiled a brand new single on February 10, called “Pull Up.” Once again, the Kentucky native demonstrated his rap prowess, and continued his hot-streak. As he nears half-a-million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, he’s making it clear that he’s not playing around at all in 2023. If you’re new to E the profit, here’s an open invite to become a fan. You can thank us later.

RaiNao and paopao made waves this month with a brand new release, called “dale Play.” We’ve been paying close attention to paopao as she’s racked up a ridiculous amount of streams in the past year. It’s still technically early for both of these artists, but that’s changing quickly. “dale Play” is one of our favorite tracks from this month, and it’s already broken over 400,000 streams on Spotify alone.

PRICE and Nana each made another major step forward this February with a new single, “CONVOS.” Each of the two artists brings a lot of talent to the table, and Nana has been on our radar for a while now. “CONVOS” is some of the best from each artist’s catalog, and is a phenomenal opportunity to get to know them and their respectively unique sounds.

Snow Banks has continued their come-up in 2023 with a brand new single, called “Paranoid.” This single is just the latest in a string of notable drops that have caught the attention of not only us, but listeners across the globe as well. Take this as your chance to get familiar with Snow Banks – especially while it’s still considered “early” for them.

MVW is a producer who’s been curating some incredible releases, and he continued that trend this month with a brand new single alongside ONE37pm favorite TiaCorine and Lil Cherry. Not only is the selection of rappers on point, but the beat makes it abundantly clear why MVW should be on your radar; he’s surely on ours. Over the past few years, a trend has been emerging of producers dropping their own music on DSPs and featuring talent within their network. MVW has been a part of this growing trend, and has been absolutely killing it. Feast your ears on one of our favorites from this month, “Tru Tru.”

Wizz Havinn has been coming up in a serious way, and dropped off an incredible single this month, called “Press.” It’s some of his best, and is a strong hint to listeners to take a thorough look at the rest of his noteworthy catalog of music, like “Mode,” “Mr. Too Sticky,” and “Perky Glee,” just to name a few. Take this as your sign to get hip to the up-and-comer, as he’s broken past the 100,000 monthly listener mark on Spotify, and is being featured on some of the platform’s premier rap playlists, like ‘Out The Mud’ and ‘No Cap.’

Riz La Vie kicked off his 2023 in a great way with a 15-song album called Haven. The project is some of Riz’s best, and is a phenomenal introduction to the artist’s music for new listeners. Across 15 songs, there’s one feature: Johan Lenox, which proved to be an incredible curation choice from Riz. After his 2020 debut album, Feed., this project is an incredible step forward for the talented artist. Keep an eye on Riz and check out the whole album!

MICKY made his 2023 debut in a strong way with his single “Candy,” alongside Mari World and Room in Eight. After a long hiatus, he’s back in action, and it’s a promising start to what is hopefully a steady stream of new releases. Room in Eight did a phenomenal job with the production, and set the stage perfectly for MICKY and Mari World to do their thing – and so they did.

What’s a remix? According to Dictionary.com, a musical recording mixed or re-recorded in a different way can be considered a remix. Honestly, the best remixes of all time take a classic song and make it their own. They have come from a variety of genres and eras, from ‘90s pop to modern hip-hop. Although there has been plenty of remixed songs throughout most musical genres, hip-hop has mostly owned the remix market. The first official hip-hop song, the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight”, could be considered an unofficial remix of Chic’s classic track “Good Times.” These remixes aren’t just simple reworkings of the original. Instead, these are reimagined interpretations that have often elevated the OG versions. 

Ever wonder what the best remixes of all time are? If you have, then you’re in luck. Today, we’ll be going through some of the best remixes of all time, and you’ll surely discover some new music along the way. It is safe to say that all of these remixes have earned their place on any playlist. Yes, this list spotlights some of the best remixes ever created, however, there are still hundreds of others that deserve your attention. In no particular order, here’s our list of 17 of best remixes of all time. Take a deep dive into the world of remixes.

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Let’s start with an undeniable remix; one that topped the charts for good reason. First up on our list is Felix Jaehn’s remix of “Cheerleader” by OMI.

In 1995, Mariah Carey teamed up with Wu-Tang Clan member Ol’ Dirty Bastard for an edgier version to her hit song, “Fantasy,” and edgier was exactly what she got. In case you haven’t heard the story of how the song came to be, you absolutely need to watch this TikTok. Seriously.

Next up on our list is a remix from BlaccMass – one of five we’re featuring on this list. It’s no coincidence either, BlaccMass is one of the best out when it comes to mashups and remixes. Don’t believe us? Listen to this first example and try to say any different.

At number fourteen is the second BlaccMass song on our list, “if pop smoke was on a dr dre beat.” It’s pretty self explanatory, but you wouldn’t believe just how perfectly the two click.

Up next is the third BlaccMass song on our list, “Shells x Hollaback Girl,” a genius mix of some of Lil Uzi Vert and Gwen Stefani’s best work. It’s honestly insane just how seamlessly the two songs mesh.

As the song title says, Drake and Pi’erre really are a deadly duo. This remix is the absolute best way to show just how true that really is. Who knew that their sounds were this compatible?

For BlaccMass’ final entry on our list of the best remixes of all time, this just might be his very best. As you might expect from the title, “Earth, Woo, and Fire” is a mix of Pop Smoke and Earth, Wind, and Fire’s smash-hit, “September.”

In 1997, Jay-Z dropped of a very memorable project called ‘Streets Is Watching,’ and it just so happened to feature arguably his most memorable remix of all time, “In My Lifetime (Remix).” This song is a quintessential Jay-Z banger, and is one of the most crucial songs on that project.

Raekwon and Ghostface Killah went off on this classic remix back in 1995. The song was produced by the RZA, and utilized a timeless sample from “The Way We Were (Try To Remember)” by Gladys Knight and the Pips.

Next up on our list of the best remixes of all time is DJ Yung Vamp with his song “IM ON DA BLOCK.” This track from the Belgian star producer is a play on Playboi Carti’s hit record, “Magnolia.” In a distinctly Vamp-esque way, the producer changes the song completely to fit his aesthetic. Lo and behold, it worked.

At number seven on our list is yet another DJ Yung Vamp song, “MY MUSIC SO LOUD THEY HATIN.” This is another perfect example of just how nice Vamp is with it – he really doesn’t ever miss, especially on this remix of Chamillionaire’s hit song, “Ridin’ (Dirty).”

At the number six spot on our list of the best remixes of all time is ICYTWAT with his remix of Playboi Carti’s song, “Talk.” If you pay close attention, you’ll notice that not only was this super early on the whole Carti wave, but it was even posted on Carti’s YouTube. Now ICYTWAT has joined the ranks of Carti and other top-notch creatives on A$AP Rocky’s AWGE roster.

We’d be making a huge mistake if we weren’t to include ICYTWAT’s “SET DAT BITCH OFF” remix on our list of the best remixes of all time. This song is legendary in the underground rap community, and though it’s put up numbers, it deserves even more.

Next up on our list is Lil Yachty‘s remix of Tame Impala’s song, “Breathe Deeper.” It’s hard to imagine that this collaboration with Tame Impala didn’t have a heavy influence on his latest album, ‘Let’s Start Here.” The mix of hip-hop and psychedelic rock is mesmerizing, and the pair of artists surely knew they had something special here.

At number three is Louis The Child’s remix of Kaskade’s song “Never Sleep Alone.” This remix is arguably Louis The Child’s best, and was undoubtedly the best remix of this particular Kaskade song. The duo introduced their sound to the remix of Kaskade’s song in such a seamless manner, and it really shows.

When KEY! and Kenny Beats dropped their collaborative album, ‘777,’ it was hard to believe that there was any possible way to top it. Well, not too long after, the rapper-producer duo did the impossible and pushed the album even further, and they unveiled a deluxe version with a set of incredible remixes. Of those remixes, Skepta’s remix of their song, “Hater” was arguably the most notable. Take a listen for yourself.

At the number one spot on our list of the best remixes of all time is the Pump-kin remix of another remix from Benny Benassi, which took elements from Public Enemy‘s hit song “Bring The Noise,” and took it to another level. Somehow, Pump-kin remixed a remix from Benny Benassi and found a way to make it even better than the original. That’s all for our list of the best remixes of all time. Stay tuned for more, and do the deep dive into the rabbit hole of links within this article!

Ever wonder what the best songs about New York are? We’ve got you covered. When it comes to the Big Apple, there’s countless music about it – you’d be surprised. We went through all of the songs about New York, and found some of the very best. Lo and behold, here are 15 of the best songs about New York, the greatest city in the world.

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John Mayer is one of many songsters to make a hit song about New York City. “City Love” is one of his best songs, and also happens to be about the best city.

The Strokes are one of the most reputable bands out of New York City, ever – and for good reason. Their song, “New York City Cops” is yet another track dedicated to the Big Apple, and it’s some heat.

Bobby Womack’s “Across 110th Street” is one of the most memorable New York songs of all time. It not only has substantial lyrics, but the overall sonic qualities of the song are very notable.

In the pretty recent past, Brooklyn’s own Fivio Foreign joined forces with Kanye West and Alicia Keys to make this timeless classic with an absolutely unforgettable hook: “New York City please go easy on me tonight.”

It’s no easy journey to be regarded as one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, and such is true for John Coltrane. His song “Central Park West” is one of his best, and that means it’s safe to say it’s one of the best jazz songs in general.

Billy Joel is a New York native through and through. Though he was born and raised in Long Island, the city clearly has a very special place in his heart. “New York State of Mind” is a quintessential example of this special passion he has for the greatest city in the world. He’s set all kinds of records with his ongoing series of sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden.

Ol’ Dirty Bastard had a legendary career both as a member of the iconic group Wu-Tang Clan and as an independent artist. In one of his most memorable independent releases, “Brooklyn Zoo” is a tribute to one of the city’s best boroughs.

Another one of New York City’s most storied boroughs is Harlem, and Bill Withers made a classic tribute to the area with his song “Harlem.” There’s really no other place like it.

Stevie Wonder is a legend for many reasons, and “Living for the City” is one of his most iconic tracks ever. It does the city a justice, which is no easy feat. Take a listen for yourself.

Nas is one of the most celebrated artists hailing from New York City, and that comes as no surprise to those familiar with his catalog of timeless tracks. One of the most notable from his extensive catalog is “NY State of Mind.”

Just like The Strokes, another one of New York City’s staple bands are the Ramones. Their song “Rockaway Beach” is a hit in its own right, even outside of the NY-specific conversation. It also happens to be a great indication of the energy within this city.

Lou Reed is a rock and roll icon, and he also happened to pen one of the very best songs about New York City. You may not have known it, but his hit “Walk on the Wild Side” is about the Big Apple. Listen closely and hear it for yourself.

The Beastie Boys are yet another one of the best groups to emerge from New York City, which set the stage for their timeless song “No Sleep ‘Til Brooklyn.” It’s not easy to stand out as a song about New York, but this one undoubtedly does.

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys created one of the most incredible songs about New York ever with their collaboration “Empire State of Mind.” This song was on repeat for years, and for many, it still is. Talk about an iconic record – this song is high on the list of the very best.

Frank Sinatra may be a Hoboken native, but he made what’s likely the most iconic song about New York City ever. “New York, New York” is an absolute anthem for anybody who loves the city that doesn’t sleep – whether you’re a native or not. Nobody can dispute this track being the best song about New York – nobody. It’s safe to say this record is the quintessential theme song for New York City.

Let’s talk about the best DMX features. DMX was a truly legendary force in the genre of hip-hop, and there are seemingly countless examples of top-tier features from him. In no particular order, here’s our list of the 20 best DMX features. Here we go.

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LL Cool J was one of the earliest rappers to cement themselves as a legend in the rap game, and not too long after DMX did the same. In true New York fashion, the two of them got on a record together called “Fuhgidabowdit,” and the rest is history.

Jayo Felony made a wise choice in selecting Method Man and DMX as his two features for the song “Whatcha Gonna Do.” The song has only become more and more classic as it ages.

N.A.S.A. sought the help of DMX and Priyanka Chopra in making their record, “Meltdown.” The selection of features proved to be a great choice that would only continue to be regarded as such.

When you include DMX, Lil’ Flip, and David Banner on a track, how could you possibly miss? Such is the case for Yung Wun’s song “Tear It Up.” DMX really doesn’t miss.

When N.O.R.E. made his EP, Scared Money, he knew he had to include DMX, and so he did. On the song “Electrolytes,” DMX joined the co-host of Drink Champs to make an unforgettable record.

DMX’s feature on the Monica song, “Don’t Gotta Go Home” is one for the books. He added a type of substance to the song that no other artist could’ve possibly done.

Mark Morrison’s “Innocent Man” is next up on our list of the best DMX features. The song knocks, and it came with a video that only added to the depth.

N.O.4 is the next artist on our list to make the wise choice of including DMX on one of their songs. “Tell Ya Friends” is yet another timeless track featuring the likes of DMX.

Funkmaster Flex is a legend in his own right, and obviously DMX is as well. When they joined forces on Funk Flex’s record, “Do You,” they gave listeners a song for the books.

When it comes to New York rap, The Lox and DMX are at the top of the list. Their collaboration “Bout Shit” is a quintessential New York City hip-hop track.

Talk about heat: Mary J. Blige, DMX, and Nas all on a song together. Such was the case for their group collaboration on Mary J. Blige’s song, “Sincerity.”

Onyx and DMX made a classic with their collaboration on “Shut ‘Em Down.” Don’t believe us? Take a listen for yourself and tell us any different.

DJ Clue? is one of the most revered DJ’s in hip-hop history, and for good reason. This particular song with DMX was one of his best, and still is to this day.

Ja Rule, DMX and Jay-Z on a song together? You already know what the result is. Pure hip-hop prowess. Their collaboration on “It’s Murda” showed off all of their skills in a very memorable way.

In yet another timeless song with DMX and Jay-Z as features, “Why We Die” is a reminder of just how talented they are – as well as Busta Rhymes, who made the wise decision of including them on his song.

Jadakiss decided to have a ton of artists on this remix, and somehow DMX still managed to stick out amongst all of them. Not only are there a lot of features, but they’re all incredibly talented. DMX once again proved his superhuman-like rap ability.

In yet another track from a world-renowned DJ, DMX linked up with DJ Envy to make another NYC classic, “Deeper.” If this is your first time hearing it, then you’re in luck.

Redman has a tendency to make fire music, and so he did on this incredible collaboration with DMX, “Doggz II.” It’s another reminder of just how nice they are at rapping, and together, too.

Of all the New York City classics on our list, Jay-Z’s “Money, Cash, Hoes” featuring DMX just might take the cake – which is really saying a lot. This is something that any native New Yorker probably knows every single word to.

Aaliyah and DMX proved to be a seamless duo on their collab track, “Come Back In One Piece.” In one of DMX’s most iconic features, he did what no other artist could do. That’s everything we’ve got for our list of the 20 best DMX songs.

Ever wonder which albums have spent the most consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard 200? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

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Consecutive Weeks: 16

Vanilla Ice made some major noise with his 1990 studio album, To The Extreme – so much so that the project spent 16 weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard 200.

Consecutive Weeks: 16

When you see “various artists,” it doesn’t always do a proper justice in explaining the depth of talent involved. On this particular soundtrack for the movie, Titanic, it involved the likes of James Horner, Céline Dion, and more. While James was responsible for the majority of the soundtrack, Céline Dion was behind the most popular song, the love theme “My Heart Will Go On.”

Consecutive Weeks: 17

In 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus found himself in a very advantageous position with his studio album, Some Gave All. This project spent 17 consecutive weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard 200, and for good reason.

Consecutive Weeks: 17

With one of the most legendary projects on our list is Michael Jackson at number 10 for his studio album, Thriller. This project grabbed the world’s attention, and still has it to this day. Talk about classics: this project has got it all. It spent 17 weeks in a row at the number one spot on the charts.

Consecutive Weeks: 18

The Monkees were an iconic rock and roll group who were responsible for a large part of the genre’s evolution, and their role didn’t go unnoticed. Their 1967 album More of the Monkees spent a whopping 18 weeks at the number one spot.

Consecutive Weeks: 18

MC Hammer is one of the most prolific figures in the history of hip-hop, and his 1990 album Please Don’t Hurt ‘Em played a huge part in that. The album spent 18 consecutive weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard 200.

Consecutive Weeks: 19

With what’s arguably Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic album is the number seven spot on our list: Rumours from 1977. At the time, the classic project spent 19 consecutive weeks at the number one spot on the charts.

Consecutive Weeks: 20

Harry Belafonte set the bar high for his fellow Jamaican-American artists with this particular album. In 1957, the legendary artist spent 20 weeks at the number one spot on the charts with his album, Calypso.

Consecutive Weeks: 20

At the number five spot on our list is none other than the King of Rock, Elvis Presley. His 1961 soundtrack for the movie Blue Hawaii spent 20 weeks at the top of the charts.

Consecutive Weeks: 24

The South Pacific soundtrack set a record at the time for the most consecutive weeks at number one, though it’s since been surpassed. With the help of a variety of talent, it managed to spend nearly half a year at the very top.

Consecutive Weeks: 24

At the point in time when the Bee Gees were tasked with leading the creation of the ‘Saturday Night Fever’ album, it was devised by none other than Robert Stigwood. This movie was made in tandem with the album, in a way that wasn’t normal at the time. This visionary trusted the notion that the world would eat it up, and lo and behold, they did. While the album featured other artists, it would feature some of the Bee Gees most iconic classics.

Consecutive Weeks: 24

At the number two spot on our list is Prince and The Revolution with their soundtrack for the movie Purple Rain. This particular album spent 24 weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard 200, and it’s pretty apparent why. Take a listen for yourself.

Consecutive Weeks: 29

At the number one spot on our list for albums with the most consecutive weeks at the number one spot is the soundtrack for the movie West Side Story. A couple years after the movie South Pacific set the bar high with its 24-week run, this film shattered the record. The film soundtrack’s 29-week run hasn’t been topped since, and thus has held onto the cherished title.

Earlier this month, Garrett Bruce stopped by the ONE37pm office to discuss his start with photography, latest work, and much more. Garrett has photographed some of the most famous recording artists in the world (like Uzi and Carti), though his work doesn’t stop there. Garrett’s worked with Spotify, Moncler, MSCHF, and other brands – and he isn’t slowing down whatsoever. We took a deep dive into everything Garrett Bruce, and learned a lot about one of the best photographers around.

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Just days before connecting at the office in New York City, Garrett Bruce was working on a shoot for MSCHF with Sara Snyder. You’ve likely seen the photos somewhere online, as they blew up shortly after going live.

More important to understanding Garrett than the notable people who he photographs – are the principles that have guided him to success. He spoke on optimism, his genuine interest in community, the continued evolution of his craft, as well as naturally keeping a healthy competitive spirit.

Did we mention he’s got a book out? It features some of his best work, and each page is likely an artist you know. It’s been just another major milestone in his storied career, and the story continues.

SZA lyrics are far from what most listeners are used to; they’re some of the most substantial and powerful that you’ll find in the contemporary scene of music. SZA is a one-of-a-kind artist, and on this list, that’ll be made readily apparent immediately. There are countless SZA lyrics that’ll leave you thinking, but these 15 are some of the best out there. In no particular order, here are the 15 best SZA lyrics to live by.

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Song: “Drew Barrymore”

One of the reasons that the world loves SZA lyrics is the down-to-earth nature of them. While sounding like a goddess on the record, she manages to humanize herself in such a way that most artists can’t. SZA makes herself relatable for any one of her listeners, and this bar makes that so clear.

Song: “Snooze”

Another major quality of SZA lyrics is that they are motivational. Take this bar, for instance. She talks about how she can’t rationalize not taking action and seizing the moment. Not only that, she says it in a way that is purely poetic.

Song: “Conceited”

As you’ll see more and more of, SZA lyrics also have a tendency to be largely positive. SZA can gas herself up better than most, and this bar is yet another clear example of it.

Song: “Conceited”

Once again, SZA makes another motivational lyric about staying strong in even the worst circumstances. Pressure surely does make diamonds, and SZA is no stranger to pressure.

Song: “Good Days”

In this bit of SZA lyrics, the singer makes fans take a step back and think about the past, present, and future, like nobody else could. Time and time again, SZA is delivering thoughtful lyrics in the most poetic way possible.

Song: “Ghost In The Machine”

Another major quality of SZA lyrics is the romantic nature of them. She has an idealized lover in a lot of her lyrics, like this one, whom she’s asking to save her from the turmoils of her life.

Song: “Sweet November”

SZA has a way of making fearlessness feeling feasible that is largely unable to be reproduced by her competition in the music game. Take this lyric, for example. It’s more than obvious that she means everything she’s saying.

Song: “Garden (Say It Like Dat)”

This is another example of the idealized romance that SZA writes about often. She has the idea of what perfect love means in her head, and she seamlessly puts it into lyrical form.

Song: “Supermodel”

Like we mentioned earlier in the article, SZA humanizes herself in a way that is relatable to just about any listener. In this bar, she asks the inherent questions that are on the minds of many, but once again in a way that most people can’t say themselves.

Song: “20 Something”

Just like one of the standout words within this particular bit of SZA lyrics, honesty seems to be a big priority for SZA in her music making. She says difficult points in the most honest and succint ways.

Song: “20 Something”

On yet another impressive bar from her hit, “20 Something,” SZA drops another banger of a lyric, talking about the inherent main message of the song: loneliness and despair in her 20’s, something countless people can relate to, while hiding it on a regular basis.

Song: “Drew Barrymore”

The second example of a bar from “Drew Barrymore” on this list, this lyric asks a question that is on the minds of many: “why is it so hard to accept the party is over?”

Song: “Good Days”

SZA not only talks about the difficult things that happen to her and around her, but she also talks of the solutions she has in mind, just like she does in this particular lyric from “Good Days.” Not only is ironic, it feels honest regardless of the hyperbolized language.

Song: “Used (feat. Don Toliver)”

This SZA lyric is insanely deep, yet it feels so simple to understand. Additionally, it’s from a song with Don Toliver, which is safe to call a hit for virtually any music listener.

Song: “Gone Girl”

In “Gone Girl,” SZA lays down some more intense examples of honesty. She puts it all out there, being vulnerable, while poetic all at the same time. Some of these themes we’ve discussed here are exactly what makes SZA stand out so very much as a lyricist. SZA lyrics just hit different, it’s a simple truth.

Today, we’ll be breaking down eleven of the best Funkmaster Flex freestyles of the 2020’s. While this freestyle show has been popular for over a decade, the past few years have been a special time for the show as well. Tune in and thank us later. This list is in no particular order, by the way.

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Fivio Foreign went off on his Funkmaster Flex freestyle, setting himself up with a legendary role as a feature on Kanye’s DONDA album. Talk about bars. Fivio really shook things up with this iconic freestyle.

Next up on our list of the best Funkmaster Flex freestyles is one from Meechy Darko of the Flatbush Zombies. While it’s been a long time since the group’s name has been in the headlines, this freestyle is one of the best you’ll see on our list today.

If you were to look in the comments of Hot97’s video about the best Funkmaster Flex freestyles of 2022, you’ll notice one of the most-liked comments is about Symba having the freestyle of the year. That claim is pretty hard to dispute, as you’ll see for yourself.

Jack Harlow is a seasoned wordsmith and his arsenal of talent is on full display with this Funkmaster Flex freestyle. It’s no wonder why DJ Drama signed him years ago – he’s really got it.

Lola Brooke has been having a hell of a year in 2023, and the same goes for the year she had in 2022. On the heels of her signing to Sony’s Arista Records, Lola got on the airwaves of NYC and really shook the block.

Shoota93 is an absolute hip-hop gem. He’s one of the most talented freestylers out there, and this Funkmaster Flex freestyle makes that blatantly apparent. See it for yourself, and try to tell us any different.

Lloyd Banks is an absolute legend when it comes to New York City rap. He’s influenced the newest generation – like Bizzy Banks choosing his “last” name after Lloyd Banks – yet he’s still killing it as a rapper in the 2020s.

One thing is for sure, wherever Bobby Shmurda is, he’s bringing the energy with him. This Funkmaster Flex freestyle proved to be no exception. He’s got bars, and is an intense performer on any kind of stage, even the radio station.

GloRilla has had an explosive come-up ever since her “FNF” single blew up. Whenever an artist emerges, the true test is usually their second song. GloRilla not only followed up “FNF” with heat, she came on Funkmaster Flex’s show and freestyled better than most rappers.

It’s no surprise at all that Lil Baby is on our list for his Funkmaster Flex freestyle. He’s got fundamental skills as well as a unique style, which he’s come to be world-famous for at this point.

If there was a Mount Rushmore of New York hip-hop, you can bet your last dollar that Cam’ron would be on it. That goes without saying. This Funkmaster Flex freestyle of the 2020’s is yet another reminder that he’s one of the greatest out of the Big Apple.