Nas, The Slave and the Master | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
On the 6th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “N.I.*.*.E.R. (The Slave and the Master)” by Nas.
Ah, the Columns, the columns! The columns on The Musical Hype encompass a variety of articles. Some of these articles have a shelf life, while others are more evergreen (content maintains its relevance sans a set expiration date). Even though some columns are evergreen, they don’t necessarily fit the more expansive Evergreen category, which features bigger posts such as playlists. Columns include the “less finessed” blog Beyond the Hype, The Chart Scoop, Critics Weigh In, Guests Posts, Op Ed (opinion editorials), and Press Releases & Shopping.
On the 6th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “N.I.*.*.E.R. (The Slave and the Master)” by Nas.
Scanning the Charts (6/19/21): Lil Baby & Lil Durk Rule launch at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with The Voice of the Heroes.
On our 193rd interview on The Musical Hype, we get some awesome insight into the craft of Norwegian three-piece collective, Ohmwork.
On the 8th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Sia performing the unsung spiritual gem from This is Acting (Deluxe), “Jesus Wept.”
On the 16th edition of Head 2 Head, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, and Marvin Gaye duke it over their respective takes on a soul classic.
Scanning the Charts (6/12/21): Taylor Swift returns to no. 1 with Evermore, while BTS spend a second week at no. 1 with “Butter.”
For our 192nd interview on The Musical Hype, we gain great insight from German epic melodic death metal band, Darkest Horizon.
On the 15th edition of Head 2 Head, Black Sabbath & Charles Bradley duke it over their respective takes on Black Sabbath’s classic, “Changes.”
On the 5th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Gloomy Sunday” notably performed by Billie Holiday.
On the 191st interview in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop on up and coming collective, Alterpodes.
On the 4th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Strange Fruit,” notably performed by Billie Holiday.
For the 190th Q&A on The Musical Hype, we chat with all three members of the totally intriguing band, Stone Robot.