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Review of 'Man on the Run'
My wife and I saw Man on the Run, a nearly 2-hour documentary on Amazon Prime, about Wings, Paul McCartney's group that flew around the world from shortly after The Beatles broke up in early 1970 to shortly after John Lennon was murdered at the end of 1980, making a Beatles reunion forever impossible.
By Paul Levinson3 days ago in Beat
It's 2026. Songs Turning 10 This Year
In 2016, we saw the rise of short form videos and what would lead to the birth of TikTok. We cannot forget the Snapchat filters no matter how cringe worthy some of them might have been. It was also the year in which the hit series Stranger Things debuted.
By Jasmine Aguilar10 days ago in Beat
The Tango Connection
I suppose I've become a writer so I wouldn't bore everyone to death telling them my stories. Reading them is reading. Not the same. There's rhythm. And timing and, most importantly, drama and suspense. Unless you have tremendous magnetism and an undeniable stage presence, there's no way you can engage an audience the way you can by writing your story. That's my opinion.
By Rene Volpi 18 days ago in Beat
I've Just Realized
The President doesn't understand music. There. It felt very good to write that; it's some thing I just realized today. Oh , yes; he plays it. He TRUMPets it in rallies and meetings, pumps it across the airwaves when he gathers up our minutes waiting for his late arrival.
By Judey Kalchik 23 days ago in Beat
Ludacris and Nelly draw backlash over bookings at MAGA-coded music festival
Ludacris and Nelly headlining a mostly right-wing event is good for them. It’s also great for the genre of hip hop. The two rap veterans have showcased their talents on other stages. Why can’t they perform for mostly MAGA folks and grab that bag?
By Skyler Saunders2 months ago in Beat
'20/20'
"Do It Again" the track that would ultimately open the Beach Boys final album on Capitol Records which was released on February 10th 1969 had originally been released as a single in August of 1968. The track was the first of many post-Pet Sounds era throwbacks to the early Beach Boys sound which would become continually more cliched and eventually lead the Beach Boys to the level of self-parody they would eventually succumb to in the 1980s while their closest contemporaries The Beatles nearing the end of their run in 1969 would go on to be viewed as the most influential band of all time. However, the song itself is not bad on its surface, and it opens with a futuristic sounding (for 1969) drumbeat captured by then-Beach Boys engineer Stephen Desper using tape delays on the drums performed by Dennis Wilson and John Guerin. The song has been re-recorded numerous times over the years on various Beach Boys-related projects most notably the 2011 re-recording at Capitol studios featuring the five surviving Beach Boys at the time backed instrumentally by various members of both the Brian Wilson Band and Mike Loves touring "Beach Boys" to promote the then upcoming Beach Boys 50th Anniversary reunion tour in 2012. The hammering and power drill sound at the end of the song was an excerpt from a track called "Workshop" that was to be a part of the uncompleted "SMiLE" album.
By Sean Callaghan2 months ago in Beat
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Top Rappers in San Antonio, TX (2026 Update)
San Antonio doesn’t get the same national spotlight as Houston or Dallas—but that’s precisely what makes it interesting. The city has a growing underground scene, strong Latino cultural influence, and a steady wave of independent artists building real digital traction. In 2026, San Antonio is no longer a quiet market. It’s developing structure.
By RapRadarDigestabout 14 hours ago in Beat
Top Rappers in Washington, DC (2026 Update)
Washington, DC doesn’t move like other rap cities. It’s political capital by day, cultural pressure cooker by night. The city has a deep go-go heritage, sharp street narratives, and a growing streaming presence that’s starting to demand more national attention. In 2026, DC rap sits at an interesting intersection—raw, regional, and increasingly digital.
By RapRadarDigestabout 14 hours ago in Beat
Top Rappers in Phoenix, AZ (2026 Update)
Phoenix doesn’t always get mentioned in the same breath as Atlanta, New York, or Los Angeles—but that’s exactly why it’s interesting. The city has been quietly building a diverse rap ecosystem shaped by West Coast influence, Southwest culture, and a strong independent mindset. In 2026, Phoenix is no longer an afterthought. It’s a growing market with real streaming traction and artists carving distinct lanes.
By RapRadarDigestabout 14 hours ago in Beat
Top Rappers in Charlotte, NC (2026 Update)
Charlotte has been building pressure. North Carolina used to orbit around a few breakout names, but in 2026 the state—and especially Charlotte—is producing artists who understand both sound and strategy. The city blends Southern bounce with melodic storytelling, and its streaming growth over the last few years proves it’s no longer just “regional.”
By RapRadarDigestabout 18 hours ago in Beat
Top Rappers in Dallas, TX (2026 Update)
Dallas doesn’t always scream the loudest in hip-hop conversations—but it builds quietly and consistently. While Houston often dominates Texas headlines, Dallas has carved out its own identity: melodic street records, independent grind culture, and a fast-growing streaming presence.
By RapRadarDigestabout 18 hours ago in Beat
Top Rappers in Los Angeles, CA (2026 Update)
Los Angeles doesn’t just make stars. It manufactures ecosystems. West Coast bounce, G-funk legacy, cinematic visuals, and industry proximity all collide here. In 2026, LA remains one of the most powerful rap markets in the world—not just culturally, but structurally.
By RapRadarDigestabout 18 hours ago in Beat
Top Rappers in New York City (2026 Update)
New York City is rap’s original laboratory. The birthplace of hip-hop still carries a certain gravity. Trends may explode elsewhere, but when New York co-signs something, it echoes differently. In 2026, the city blends legacy dominance with a new generation that understands both bars and bandwidth.
By RapRadarDigestabout 18 hours ago in Beat
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