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Peso Pluma plays Finish the Lyrics to some of his hits including “Lady Gaga” and more. Keep watching to see how many he gets right! Peso Pluma:Hi, guys. I’m Peso Pluma, and we’re finishing the lyrics with Billboard. Three stars got me tangled up/ The key in hot disarray/ They untangled Tusi and cocaine. In […]
Musical powerhouse Quincy Jones died on Sunday (Nov. 3) at 91 years old. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” his family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived […]
Quincy Jones, the Grammy-winning music legend and producer of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, has passed away at the age of 91. Watch to see what his family said and to learn about the legacy he has left behind. Tetris Kelly:Music legend Quincy Jones has died at 91. We look back on the life of the Grammy-winning […]
Tyler, the Creator makes a splash on the Hot 100. Tetris Kelly:Tyler, the Creator is making a splash on the charts, and we’re letting you know where he lands. This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated Nov. 9. “Noid” is up from 43 to 10. “Taste” is still at nine. […]
In October, NewJeans starred in the first edition of Billboard Artist, a new series of collectible art books produced by Billboard Korea. The inaugural edition tells the girl group’s story through a visual lens, showcasing the members’ style and fashion while incorporating interview highlights as well. NewJeans was honored as Group of the Year at Billboard’s 2024 Women in Music awards show.Billboard Korea launched in August with a star-studded event in Seoul — the K-Power 100 — bringing together the leaders of all of South Korea’s major music companies and featuring performances by some of the region’s most exciting talent. Billboard Artist, an initiative led by Billboard Korea creative director Woo Lee, is available for purchase on Weverse and through various other retailers.
Below, Lee explains all about the new print series.
What is Billboard Artist?
Billboard Artist is a large-format, unbound visual art book designed for people to enjoy each page like a poster. This unique book showcases the inspiration and impact of musicians through photography, art, essays, and illustrations. Unlike traditional magazines, which have a limited life, Billboard Artist is a timeless collectible, featuring content in English and Korean. It is also available in select bookstores worldwide.
Why did you launch Billboard Artist?
In a pre-smartphone era, magazine titles like Hero, Muse, and Icon portrayed stars as distant, untouchable figures. The world once craved stars who exuded perfection and mystique — think of David Bowie or Prince. But now, stars openly share details of their everyday lives — who they travel with, what books they read, the ideologies they hold — making them more relatable to the public. Musicians express their creativity across multiple realms beyond music, including fashion, visual arts, documentaries, and acting. Their multifaceted creativity serves as a major source of inspiration for all of us. We wanted to capture this in a tangible art book that showcases their diverse artistry and impact.
Describe the way you work with artists to create these books.
We choose an act and use their sound, history, personality and aesthetic as a source of inspiration, while also drawing from social issues, history, politics, humanities, science or mythology of significance to the artists. This might result in a fashion collaboration, an essay or poetry collaboration with a writer, a visual art collaboration with a digital artist, a beauty portrait with beauty and scent, or a short film produced with a videographer. All of this is developed freely and flexibly in conversations with the featured artists — their participation and creativity is key to the process.
Will Billboard Artist exclusively feature K-pop musicians because it’s produced by Billboard Korea?
No. Billboard Artist does not limit its scope by nationality, language, or territory. Billboard’s 130-year legacy of credibility and influence has always transcended borders. But there’s a reason why this project began with Billboard Korea. The Korean music industry prizes powerful storytelling, visual impact and fan engagement, and has a symbiotic relationship with the fashion and beauty sectors. That unique Korean perspective informs our vision.
Why was NewJeans chosen for the first edition?
The first question for us is always: “Who is the most talked-about musician right now?” We wanted to feature an artist who resonates in the present while evoking the past and inspiring thoughts of the future. NewJeans was the perfect choice because their music, fashion, and aesthetics blend ’80s nostalgia with a modern, forward-looking appeal. This 56-page art book captures the group’s charm, fusing elements of 1980s Italian youth culture, traditional Korean hanok houses, and the symbolism of birds in contemporary art into a poetic visual narrative.
How often will new editions of Billboard Artist be released?
Unlike a magazine, Billboard Artist doesn’t follow a fixed release schedule. When an artist is selected, there could be two editions in a month or just one in two months. For this year, a single edition will be released as a year-end treat, with more editions planned for 2025.
Where can people currently purchase the NewJeans edition?
Online pre-orders have closed, and we’re now in the second print run. Starting in mid-November, it will also be available at select bookstores. Updates will be posted on Billboard Korea’s Instagram.
A version of this story appears in the Oct. 26, 2024, issue of Billboard.
In this episode of ‘Billboard Unfiltered,’ Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, Kyle Denis and Damien Scott discuss the significant role hip-hop artists have played in the upcoming election by being vocal about their endorsements. They also react to Tyler, the Creator’s ‘CHROMAKOPIA,’ Lil Durk’s arrest, and the reasons more rappers are ending up in jail, and more!
Carl Lamarre:
I know you’ve said he’s in your Big 3. I think this has solidified it.
Kyle Denis:
I mean, last two albums won Grammys, he’s going to probably lock up another No. 1, hopefully, with this one.
Carl Lamarre:
I don’t think Ari got that kind of time or the patience to really try to play this indie game.
Trevor Anderson:
You really trying to put somebody away for, you know, charges that are going to be murder. You know it’s got to be multi-decade sentences, life sentences. All these kinds of things.
Damien Scott:
It really feels like rap kind of gave up this election. We kind of sat this one out.
Carl Lamarre:
Hey guys what’s going on and welcome to another episode of ‘Billboard Unfiltered.’
Damien Scott:
What’s good?
Carl Lamarre:
Gentleman!
Trevor Anderson:
What’s up?
Kyle Denis:
Yo, yo, yo.
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And we’re back again, let’s close out this week in a good way. We got some music on Monday from a certain cat called Tyler, the Creator. His seventh studio album, ‘CHROMAKOPIA.’
Damien Scott:
I enjoyed the Monday release. I enjoyed the Monday morning-
Carl Lamarre:
It feels good right?
Damien Scott:
I enjoyed going to work, listening to a new album in the morning, on a Monday morning, starting the week with new music. I liked that, we should try more of that.
Kyle Denis:
If more releases are as good as this one, I am all for Monday’s.
Carl Lamarre:
You know, we could be on to something.
Keep watching for more!
As the election approaches next Tuesday, the list of women in music backing Kamala Harris grows. Keep watching to see who supports Kamala’s bid for president. Tetris Kelly: Cardi B and GloRilla are about to roll up on presidential hopeful Kamala Harris, and this is after so many superstar women have thrown in their support. […]
Presented by Lexus, proudly celebrating Latin Music, this episode dives into how Regional Mexican music has been transformed by artists like Peso Pluma, Becky G, Selena, and more. We discuss how the newer generation is putting a modern twist on a classic sound. Isabela Raygoza: Let’s talk about the Rise of Regional Mexican Music. Leila […]
JC Chasez is back with Playing With Fire 20 years after his debut album. The singer talks about how the concept of his latest work was built out, a possible *NSYNC reunion, duetting with Christina Aguilera in the future and more! Rebecca Millzoff:I’m Rebecca Millzoff. I’m the executive magazine editor here at Billboard, and I’m […]
It was a graveyard smash on Halloween this year, as musicians did the monster mash nationwide while showing off their creative and elaborate costume ideas. As usual, Heidi Klum hosted her annual Halloween Party, this year presented by Butterfinger, Mattel, and Prime Video at New York City’s The Venue on Music Row. Known for her […]