Nicki Minaj performs during the opening night of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour at Oakland Arena in Oakland on March 1, 2024. Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation. Rap superstar Nicki Minaj has announced an additional North America leg to her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. The 22…

Nicki Minaj, “Pink Friday 2.” There was much secrecy surrounding the fifth album by hip-hop superstar Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2, a sequel to her beloved 2010 debut. She kept it completely under wraps, with nearly no advance singles, track list and few hints about what was in store.…

Doja Cat has followed a rare, strictly upward trajectory career since her debut with viral single “Mooo!” and wacky “Go To Town,” off 2018 debut Amala. On her third album, she launches herself into unexplored galaxies above, creating the world of Planet Her. She channels the vibrant energy and various…

Meghan Trainor, “Treat Myself.” Best known for her 2014 anthem to ampleness, “All About That Bass,” which currently has over 2 billion views on YouTube, Massachusetts singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor added futuristic synthesizers along with a roster of big name collaborators to her latest album, Treat Myself. Treat Myself Meghan Trainor Epic…

Beyond winning Chance the Rapper the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, Coloring Book also distinguished him as a unique force in Chicago hip-hop. The career-defining release’s gospel overtones, pop hooks and diverse flow saw Chancelor Jonathan Bennett come into his own as a suave, God-fearing punchline purveyor. He…