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Bob Marley is one of the most important and influential artists of all time, and now the Jamaican reggae icon is coming to the big screen in the form of Bob Marley: One Love, a new biopic from Paramount Pictures that hits theaters February 14. The film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Marley and focuses on the period following a failed assassination attempt made on the singer in 1976.

Frank Ocean has cemented himself as one of the most popular and elusive artists in the game, dropping a number of iconic projects, like nostalgia, ULTRA. and Endless.

Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow’s “INDUSTRY BABY” is making waves as it claims its second straight week in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Lil Nas, one of the few openly queer rappers, is celebrated for pushing the envelope in hip-hop but often faces backlash for events that have nothing to do with him.

Behind the Music premiered in 1997 where it quickly became known for lifting the veil for an extensive review of music’s greatest tales. Today, the show is back so Genius decided to take a look at the monumental impact of Behind the Music’s storytelling.

Lil Nas X made a splash earlier this week when he poked fun at his Nike “Satan Shoes” controversy in a trailer for his new single, “Industry Baby.” Now, the song has arrived. It’s produced by Kanye West and Take a Daytrip, and features Kentucky rapper Jack Harlow.

Tyler, The Creator introduces the world to his latest alter ego Tyler Baudelaire and invites a few friends along for the journey on his new album, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST. Hosted by DJ Drama, the album offers both the new—with eclectic production—and the traditional—with it’s homage to old school hip-hop.

The Adult Swim TikTok Trend featuring irreverent videos cut to VANO 3000’s “Running Away” is directly inspired by lo-fi hip-hop pioneers like J Dilla, Madlib, Thelonious Martin and others. Genius spoke with VANO as well as Associate Writer and Producer for Adult Swim’s social media team Eli Watkins for more.

The prolific J. Cole spits fire on his braggadocious cut, “a p p l y i n g .

After releasing a mysterious “Side Street” clip on YouTube earlier this week and posting billboards in Los Angeles with the phrase “Call Me If You Get Lost” on them, Tyler, The Creator unleashed new music today. The self-produced “LUMBERJACK” arrives with mixtape-style “Gangsta Grillz” shoutouts courtesy of DJ Drama.

In May 2021, J. Cole released his sixth studio album ‘The Off-Season,’ his most intentional work to date which represents his culmination of committing to the craft.

Just under four years since the release of her last album, Melodrama, Lorde returns today with her new single, “Solar Power.” Producer by herself and Jack Antonoff, the song features Clairo and Phoebe Bridgers on background vocals. On the track, Lorde sings about being reinvigorated by the summer time: “Solar Power” is the first taste of Lorde’s long-awaited third album, which she’s been teasing for well over a year.

Artificial intelligence is used in a variety of ways, but can it make music? It’s been widely documented before with A.I research company OpenAI releasing songs in the ethos of famous pop stars like Katy Perry When it comes to rap, Space150 made waves with TravisBott in 2020.

J. Cole teams up with 21 Savage once again on his new song “m y .

With his sixth album, The Off-Season, due next week, J. Cole unleashed his new single, “i n t e r l u d e.” “Told myself I would drop the album all at once,” he wrote while announcing the single.

Since stepping on the scene in 2016, Rod Wave’s relatable bars and larger-than-life vocals have captivated audiences across genres. Genius brought back Prince Charles Alexander who previously worked with us to take a look at Roddy Ricch and Lil Tjay’s melodies.

Drake’s 2016 album Views cemented Toronto’s place in hip-hop with its dancehall-influenced hits and remains one of the 6 God’s most commercially successful albums to date. Yet, its reception upon release was lukewarm compared to the works that came before it.

The late Juice WRLD captivated the world with his inviting vocals, complex lyrics, and his ability to meld a variety of influences. But just how well do his fans know his music? We decided to put them to the test.

After months of teasing the song online, Lil Nas X unleashed his latest single, “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name),” today. The song appeared in a LogiTech Super Bowl ad back in February, and was first teased online eight months ago.

Young Thug, Lil Baby and Gunna have been instrumental in pushing the sound of Atlanta hip-hop forward, and Genius decided to take a look back at three key moments: their first song, their breakout track, and today’s latest hit. Young Thug first appeared on Ca$h Out’s “I Got It,” but his hook on Rich Gang’s “Lifestyle” catapulted the Slatt-reppin' artist into the mainstream.

Billie Eilish reveals what it takes to pour your soul out on every record with her new documentary, “The World’s a Little Blurry.” With millions of listeners each month and a sold out world tour cut short by the pandemic, there’s no question that the 19-year-old sensation has fans. But she sees it differently.

Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty is blowing up the game with his tough lyricism and harrowing beats. Hailing from the southside of Memphis, Pooh’s music joins a long lineage of Memphis artists like legends Three 6 Mafia and Young Dolph, as well as fellow newcomer Duke Deuce.

Fashion designer Colm Dillane, aka KidSuper, has made a name for himself by championing an ethos of “Anything’s Possible.” He started out as a teenager selling t-shirts in his high school cafeteria in Brooklyn, and eventually, his brand took off as his clothes were being worn by everyone from Young Thug to Joey Bada$$. Genius sat down with KidSuper to talk about his creative drive, being a fashion expert, and how he maintains his spark.

In an exclusive conversation with Genius News, Takashi Murakami reflects on more than a decade’s worth of music collaborations spanning his album art for Kanye West’s Graduation to recent visuals with KIDS SEE GHOSTS, Billie Eilish, and J Balvin. The Japanese visual artist also reveals he started “rough sketches” for a horror-style anime based on a concept by Juice WRLD.

The Bronx’s Lil Tjay has become one of the most exciting new voices in hip-hop, so Genius sat down with Prince Charles Alexander, professor at Berklee College of Music, to break down Lil Tjay’s use of melody and musicianship. Don’t let Tjay’s use of autotune fool you, the rapper is a student of the craft.

Leslie Grace, Meek Mill, and Boi-1da team up to reimagine “Conga.” The uptempo track was first released in 1985 and features vocals by Cuban singer Gloria Estefan. The song was inspired by the rhythm of the Afro-Cuban conga line dance and its fast-paced percussion and beats.

Spanish singer ROSALÍA first teased a collaboration with Billie Eilish back in 2019, and now the song has finally arrived. “Lo Vas a Olvidar” appears on the soundtrack to HBO’s Euphoria.

Grand Theft Auto reigns as one of the best open world video games ever created. One way to guarantee immersion into that world is by allowing the player to choose what radio station will accompany them as they blow their way up through Liberty City, Vice City or San Andreas.

The late Juice WRLD and Young Thug team up with Cole Bennett for their latest collab, “Bad Boy,” paying homage to the 1995 buddy cop film of the same name starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. The rock-influenced track is produced by hitmaker Pi'erre Bourne.

When high schooler Jawsh 685 made the beat for what would become “Savage Love” in his bedroom in New Zealand, he had no idea it would become a global hit. The song’s instrumental, originally titled “Laxed,” is a siren jam—a style of music blasted through actual sirens and used in siren battles to outdo competitors’ car or bike sound systems.

Kanye West’s fifth album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, was the culmination of a year in exile after interrupting Taylor Swift during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. The project was immediately welcome with critical acclaim and featured standout verses from Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Raekwon, JAY-Z and many more.