Becky G Doesn’t Want Just a Hit Song—She Wants a Moment in History
I think “Sin Pijama” and “Ram Pam Pam” really showed that we only shine brighter if we come together, and...
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Eve Was Told ‘Let Me Blow Ya Mind’ Would ‘Never Work.’ She Made It Anyway
If there was one woman you looked up to coming of age as a young Black girl in the 2000s,...
JoJo Was So Upset About ‘Leave (Get Out)’ Being Her First Single, She Cried
JoJo has been a pop-music fixture since 2004, when she was 13 years old. You no doubt remember “Leave (Get...
Jill Scott Puts Her Whole Life Into Her Music—These Are the Songs That Mean the Most
The multitalented Jill Scott hardly needs an introduction. As an actor, singer, songwriter, and producer, Scott has graced the entertainment...
Jessie J and Ariana Grande Have Texted About Doing Another Song Together
Jessie J is a pop music veteran. The 33-year-old Brit splashed onto the scene in 2011 with “Price Tag,” and...
Kelsea Ballerini Is Working on What Could Be Her Most Personal Record Yet
One night, two of my frequent collaborators and really good guy friends were like, "Hey, one of our other friends...
LeAnn Rimes Wrote ‘Borrowed’ After Seeing a Tabloid With Her Face on the Cover
That was the first time I really understood the depth of which I would go to expose the truth because...
Alessia Cara Says a Plastic Surgery Show Inspired Her Hit Song ‘Scars to Your Beautiful’
Alessia Cara is only 25 years old, but her music résumé is stacked: A Best New Artist Grammy win, four...
Kandi Burruss Shares the Funny Story Behind Writing Destiny Child’s ‘Bills, Bills, Bills’
You may know Kandi Burruss for her starring role in The Real Housewives of Atlanta, or maybe you’ve watched her...
Sara Bareilles Says the True Story Behind ‘Love Song’ Isn’t What You Think
We all know Sara Bareilles writes absolute bangers—songs with driving beats and almost sermonic messages. Her anthems make us want...
