A renewed creative pulse is running through the West household, where music has once again become a shared and evolving project. North West is steadily carving out space as a young artist with her own instincts, while Kanye West moves closer to the release of his forthcoming album, BULLY. Clips and previews circulating online have fueled conversation across hip-hop circles, offering brief but telling glimpses into what both are building. The moment feels less like a passing curiosity and more l

At long last, A$AP Rocky returns with his highly anticipated, oft-delayed new album Don't Be Dumb. On Friday (Jan. 16), the Harlem, N.Y. rapper finally released his first solo album in seven years. Don't Be Dumbincludes 17 songs, with production from The Alchemist, Tyler, The Creator, Pharrell Williams, Mike Dean, Hitkidd, Madlib, Metro Boomin and more. Features include Tyler, The Creator, Westside Gunn, Doechii, Sauce Walka and others. Rocky taps into multiple genres on the project, which was

Bruno Mars is returning to large‑scale touring in 2026 with The Romantic Tour, tied to his upcoming fourth solo album The Romantic. The Live Nation–produced run is described as his first global stadium tour in nearly a decade, with dates across North America and Europe and an April launch in Las Vegas. Full routing and ticket information are listed on Bruno Mars’ official tour site. The tour builds on the stage persona he has refined since 24K Magic: tightly arranged live shows built around a f

Here comes more streamflation: Spotify is increasing the prices of its premium, ad-free streaming plans in the U.S. over the next month, the company announced. It’s the third price hike in four years for Spotify in the U.S. The increase in the U.S. has been expected, after Spotify raised prices in the U.K. and Switzerland last fall. “Occasional updates to pricing across our markets reflect the value that Spotify delivers, enabling us to continue offering the best possible experience and benefi