Recorded when Brenda Lee was just 13 years old, this song blended rockabilly swing with Christmas imagery at a time when holiday music was still largely traditional and conservative. It didn’t explode immediately—but once it did, it never stopped. What makes this song immortal is its effortless joy . The groove is infectious, the vocals are playful, and the track feels less like a performance and more like a party you’ve been invited to every year since the late ’50s. Brenda

The sad-boy Christmas anthem Released at the height of Wham!’s fame, “Last Christmas” subverted holiday expectations by pairing festive synths with heartbreak. George Michael wrote and produced the track himself, recording much of it in his childhood bedroom—giving it an intimacy that still cuts through decades later. Its staying power comes from emotional honesty. Instead of cozy cheer, the song delivers regret, self-reflection, and romantic caution—wrapped in one of the mos

The modern holiday juggernaut Written in just 15 minutes with producer Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey’s holiday anthem was originally meant to feel timeless , not trendy—built around Phil Spector-style orchestration, sleigh bells, and a love-song core instead of overt Christmas novelty. That decision turned out to be historic. What keeps the song unkillable isn’t just nostalgia—it’s structure. The intro is instantly recognizable, Mariah’s vocal runs hit peak drama without ov

Whether you’re a seasoned collector, an emerging artist, or a curious traveler, there’s something for everyone during this exciting time. Here’s how to maximize your Art Basel experience—and enjoy the surrounding buzz, even if you don’t snag a ticket to the main events

Remembering D’Angelo: The Soulful Visionary On October 14, 2025, the music world lost one of its most evocative voices. Michael Eugene Archer, better known as D’Angelo, passed away at the age of 51 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. While his discography is modest in volume, his impact on R&B, soul, and the neo-soul movement was and remains immense. Early Life & Rise to Recognition Born February 11, 1974, in Richmond, Virginia, D’Angelo was steeped in gospel from an early

Kendrick's GNX tour launched at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, where Kendrick made history as the first rapper to gross over $9 million in a single headlining show.

Breezy Bowl XX was a victory lap marking 20 years of dominance in R&B and pop.

Running from April to July 2025, Beyoncé's 32-show stadium trek became a cultural movement.

Produced by Insomniac Events (the creators of EDC), Basscon is a sub-brand and event series dedicated to the harder styles of electronic music—think hardstyle, hardcore, and hard trance.

Black Hippy, hailing from Los Angeles, this supergroup emerged as the cerebral core of the West Coast renaissance.