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23 Feb 2024

Black History Month Spotlight: Anthony ‘Top Dawg’ Tiffith, Founder of Top Dawg Entertainment | Billboard News

For Black History Month, Billboard is celebrating by highlighting some of the greatest Black executives in music. And today, we’re celebrating Top Dawg.

Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith:
You know me, I’m like behind the scenes all the time.

Tetris Kelly:
For Black History Month, Billboard is celebrating by highlighting some of the greatest Black executives in music. And today we’re celebrating Top Dawg.

From Kendrick Lamar to our 2023 Woman of the Year, SZA.

Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith:
And you know Top, literally, somehow always had this belief in me.

Tetris Kelly:
Behind some of the biggest artists in Hip-Hop and R&B is Top Dawg. Record producer Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith founded a label of the same name in 2004. A prolific producer, he earned three Grammys for his work with Kendrick and he’s become one of the smartest entrepreneurs in the game. Some of his biggest accomplishments under TDE are executive producing the soundtrack album for Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Panther.’

“All the Stars” earned him two Grammy nominations.

Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith:
And she kicks butt.

Rania Aniftos:
She really does.

Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith:
When everybody counted us out.

Tetris Kelly:
And he also launched TDE’s first full label tour The Championship Tour. From discovering some of the greatest, curating the best and selling out tours, that’s why we’re celebrating Top Dawg.

Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith:
TDE is back on top. It will always be there. I’m out!

23 Feb 2024

Billboard Explains: Kylie Minogue Dancing Up the Charts

Narrator:
Kylie Minogue is Billboard‘s 2024 Icon honoree at Women in Music. Throughout her decades-long career, Minogue has put out huge hits on multiple Billboard charts.

This is Billboard Explains: Kylie Minogue Dancing Up the Charts.

The Australian hitmaker got her first Hot 100 top 10 chart debut back in 1988 with her massive hit the “The Loco-Motion,” which peaked at No. 3. Fourteen years later, she made it to the top 10 again with her sensational hit “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” a song that we definitely couldn’t get out of our heads in 2002.

Her sweet spot is the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, where she had 18 songs, including her big hit “Padam Padam,” which peaked at No. 7 in June 2023. The song even won her a Grammy in the newly formed Best Pop Dance Recording category.

Kylie is also no stranger to the Billboard 200. She’s had 11 albums chart, including Fever, which hit the top 10, peaking at No. 3 in 2002.

With her long span on the Billboard charts, it’s no wonder Kylie is the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Icon honoree.

22 Feb 2024

J Noa on Love for Kany García & Kenia OS, Upcoming New Music & More | Premio Lo Nuestro 2024

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22 Feb 2024

Boza on His Latest EP ‘Par De Quina,’ Talks Upcoming Music & More | Premio Lo Nuestro 2024

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22 Feb 2024

GALE on Nomination, Transitioning From Songwriter to Artist & More | Premio Lo Nuestro 2024

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22 Feb 2024

Normani’s Debut Album, Lady Gaga’s ‘Fortnite’ Concert, Selena Gomez New Music & More | Billboard News

Normani announces her debut album ‘Dopamine’ is on the way. Lady Gaga teases her Fortnite Festival performance. Selena Gomez shares her single “Love On” and meets a fan who is fighting cancer. Billboard explains Ice Spice’s meteoric rise on the Billboard charts. Bobby Caldwell’s “What You Won’t Do For Love” tops the TikTok Billboard Top 50. And more!

Tetris Kelly
Normani’s new album, Gaga is in Fortnite, and Selena makes a fan’s dream come true. We reveal who’s on top of the TikTok charts, explain Women in Music honoree Ice Spice’s success and run down some of the R&B and hip-hop artists you should know this year. It’s Thursday, February 22nd, I’m Tetris and this is Billboard News. With everything we have in the show today, we are still getting you started with the good stuff, which is the news. Here’s three stories you should know today. Normani’s first album finally has a name. Normani shared a song snippet, the cover art and the title of her first album ‘Dopamine.’ Fans brought up an old tweet from almost six years ago, where Normani said ‘I have my album title y’all.’ But don’t worry: She’s in on the joke, sharing a link to the new project on the website WheresTheDamnAlbum.com I’m glad she’s having fun with it because we weren’t, but I have a feeling it’s gonna be well worth the wait.

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22 Feb 2024

R&B & Hip-Hop Artists to Watch: Tyla, FLO & Cash Cobain | Billboard News

To celebrate Black History Month, Billboard is highlighting R&B and hip-hop artists you should know like Tyla, FLO and Cash Cobain.

Tetris Kelly
An Afrobeats queen, a sampling king and a girl group that makes you want to stand in your mirror and sing. This Black History Month, Billboard and Bose are celebrating by highlighting some of the most influential black artists and executives in music. So pop in a pair of Bose Ultra Open earbuds and learn about the major players who bring your favorite music to life. This is Billboard’s Hip-Hop and R&B Artists to Watch in 2024.

Tetris Kelly
Rap was built on the art of sampling, and Bronx-born rapper and producer Cash Cobain has been dubbed the sample god. He sampled everything from the theme song to ‘Moesha’ to the Plain White T’s 2006 Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Hey There Delilah” and he’s just getting started.

Tyla
You know, I always hoped. I believed in the song. I loved it. And I always knew that it was going to do well because of just my feeling, but what it did, I did not expect this at all.

Tetris Kelly
“Water” was one of the biggest smashes of the last year and earned Tyla a Grammy at the 66th annual awards. The South African singer’s catchy self-styled, pop piano sound will fill her upcoming debut album and first headlining tour in March. Tyla is posed to make an even bigger imprint for herself and African music. Girl group FLO is playing the long game. R&B die-hards may recognize the trio from 2022’s viral “Cardboard Box,” but they scored their biggest break yet with the Missy Elliott-assisted “Fly Girl.” The trio won the Rising Star Award at the BRITs, and after spending 2023 developing their live show and forthcoming debut LP, this UK girl group could very well become a household name.

For the full list of 15, head over to Billboard.com.

22 Feb 2024

Bobby Caldwell Rides Food Trend to No. 1 on TikTok Billboard Top 50 | Billboard News

Bobby Caldwell’s classic “What You Won’t Do for Love” zooms in at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart dated Feb. 24 following a new, largely food-based trend on the platform.

Tetris Kelly
A new leader and two fresh new faces — we’ve got a batch of new bops in the top 10.

Tetris Kelly
Bobby Caldwell’s “What You Won’t Do for Love” is being used to show off food and other things you love. The 1979 hit owns the top spot on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for the chart posting February 22nd.

Tetris Kelly
Thanks to the Super Bowl, Usher, Lil Jon and Ludacris’ “Yeah” jumps all the way up to No. 3. And at No. 9 is Grimes’ “Oblivion.” There’s no specific trend the songs are attached to; users just like making content with the track.

Tetris Kelly
Every Thursday, Billboard will bring you the verified list of the hottest songs on TikTok by monitoring music discovery and engagement on the platform in the United States. To find the TikTok Billboard Top 50 each week, users can simply go to any sound detail page and tap the top right button to access the charts page.

21 Feb 2024

Nicki Minaj Invites Katt Williams on Tour, Beyoncé’s Makes Chart History & More | Billboard News

Ariana Grande is gearing up to release her new album ‘Eternal Sunshine.’ The singer has revealed a few song titles and has been announced as a musical guest on ‘SNL’ next month. Nicki Minaj has invited comedian and actor Katt Williams on tour. Questlove defends Sexyy Red after she is announced to perform at the 2024 Roots Picni. Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart making her the first woman to have topped both the Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts since October 1958. We go behind the video with LE SSERAFIM. And more!

Tetris Kelly
Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ era is almost here. Nicki tries to bring the funny to Gag City, QuestLove got Sexyy Red’s back and Beyoncé breaks the charts yet again and explain WIM’s Group Of The Year NewJeans’ success. Plus we highlight some amazing black women making moves in the music industry. Happy Wednesday music lovers I’m Tetris, this is Billboard News and we have all your music tea sip on February 21. I’m so excited to talk about some of my fave K-Pop groups. But before we get to that we must talk news starting with Ms. “Yes, And ?” Ariana Grande is set to take the ‘SNL’ stage after revealing some of her new tracklist.

Tetris Kelly
A Hot 100 No. 1, a remix with Mariah and an ‘SNL’ performance announcement. Ariana’s next era isn’t even officially here and she’s already dominating. For those that can’t wait to hear the track names before ‘Eternal Sunshine’ drops on March 8th. Ariana revealed them, kind of censoring the titles with beeps. And if you love “Yes And ?” Ariana says there’s even better track to come comparing the new track to “Thank U Next.”

Tetris Kelly
Which tracks are you most excited to hear? And what do you think the next single will be? Let us know in the comments.

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21 Feb 2024

Machine Gun Kelly Admits He Had a ‘Breakdown’ Before Getting Jarring Tattoo in ‘Dont Let Me Go’ Video: Watch

Machine Gun Kelly returned to the rap side with his piano-laden “Dont Let Me Go” single Wednesday (Feb. 21), which he quickly followed up with an evocative visual.

The desolate tune finds MGK revealing a “breakdown” that led to his new massive blackout tattoo while he also touches on his shattered relationship with his late father, substance abuse, mental health issues and more contributing to his downfall.

 “Just like I wish they would understand me one time/ I had a breakdown and tatted my entire body except one line,” he admits.

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The clip is kept simple for the most part, with MGK looking directly into the lens’ soul with the backdrops jumping from him on the piano to the dark woods and the city skyline of Cleveland.

“Before my dad left to serve/ He made sure I took on every quality I didn’t want/ I was supposed to die at birth/ Gave me a chance and I f—ed it up, give me another one,” Kells raps in brutally honest fashion.

Machine Gun Kelly references the miscarriage his fiancée Megan Fox suffered, which she opened up about in her poetry book last year. “I’ve never been through anything like that in my life,” the actress asserted.

“How can I live with the fact/ That my hand wasn’t on her stomach when we lost the baby?/ I don’t got no one to turn to/ Because everyone’s dead in my life that was tryna raise me,” he raps.

MGK hit the stage at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards and dedicated a performance of Mainstream Sellout‘s “Twin Flame” to his unborn child.

Earlier this week, the “Bloody Valentine” artist blacked out his upper body with a jarring tattoo covering his entire chest and arms. “For spiritual purposes only,” he captioned a post of the new ink. The piece reportedly took 13 different six-hour sessions in Los Angeles to complete.

The Cleveland native’s last rap album came in 2019 with Hotel Diablo, and he appears to be headed down that path once again following his lucrative two-album rock pivot. 2022’s Mainstream Sellout debuted at No. 1 atop the Billboard 200 with 93,000 album units sold.

Watch the “Dont Let Me Go” video below.