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Phoebe Bridgers: A Deep Dive into Songwriting

October 17, 2022

Phoebe Bridgers is an American songwriter, singer, and producer who has, in recent years, gained mainstream recognition with the release of her sophomore album “Punisher” in 2020...

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How Steve Lacy Makes the Most with Less

October 18, 2022

Steve Lacy is a singer, songwriter, record producer, and living proof that you don’t need the most advanced or high-tech studio equipment to create music that listeners will love...

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Has the Pandemic Changed the World of Live Music?

August 31, 2022

For the last two years, there has been something missing in the lives of music lovers around the world—live music. The advent of a global pandemic meant the absence of concerts, festivals........

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Like the Early Days of Hip-Hop: The Future of Blockchain in the Music Industry

August 19, 2022

One of the biggest questions many spaces face today is how blockchain technology may overhaul industry norms, and the music industry is no exception. In particular...

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Snapchat Announces a $100,000 Monthly Grant for Artists

August 19, 2022

Snapchat has recently announced Snapchat Sounds Creator Fund, a monthly grant program of up to $100,000 awarded to independent artists distributing music on the platform...

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TikTok Plans to Introduce a New Music Streaming App

August 15, 2022

Over the past few years, TikTok’s popularity has significantly increased resulting in 1 billion global daily users by early 2022. The app has also become extremely influential in the current music....

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Are Charlie Puth’s Music Classes Worth $300?

August 4, 2022

Charlie Puth has paired with Studio to create a 30-day online course that outlines the entire songwriting and production process for $279 USD. This hands-on learning experience has been marketed....

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Success Through Self-Exploration: Lexie Liu's Rise to Stardom

August 2, 2022

Whether you know Lexie Liu from her performance as Seraphine in K/DA’s “MORE” or her fourth-place finish on The Rap of China 2018, there’s no denying that the Chinese hip hop star is a global ...

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BTS: The First K-Pop Band to be Invited to the White House

June 17, 2022

BTS is the most famous K-Pop band in the world now, and recently, they were invited to the white house to speak about anti-Asian hate crimes and inclusivity. Being the first K-Pop band to be...

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SEVENTEEN is Going "HOT" This Summer

June 6, 2022

SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) is a 13 member Korean boy band under Pledis Entertainment. They are split into 3 teams, the Hip Hop unit (S.coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, Vernon), the Vocal unit (Jeonghan, Joshua, Woozi...

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What Makes a Harry Styles Hook So Infectious

June 3, 2022

On May 20, Harry Styles released his new album Harry’s House, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart. This is his third studio album in which all thirteen songs are in the top 30...

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TikTok is "Hooked" on The Song House

May 26, 2022

The Song House is a songwriter house in Nashville, Tennessee where all levels of writers and artists come together to develop music. Every week, 12-15 songwriters are challenged to write a hook in...

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Travis Scott’s Long-Awaited Album: Utopia

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In the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop, few artists have managed to captivate and redefine the genre quite like Travis Scott. Known for his innovative sound, genre-blurring approach, and spectacular live performances, Scott has consistently pushed boundaries and left an indelible mark on the music industry. With the highly anticipated release of his album "Utopia," fans and critics alike have been eagerly awaiting what promises to be a groundbreaking addition to his discography.

Travis Scott's music is a mix of hip-hop, trap music, and experimental sounds that have gathered him a massive following from his early mixtapes to critically acclaimed albums like "Rodeo" and "Astroworld". Scott has demonstrated an ability to craft unique sounds that invite listeners into his world. The build-up to Utopia was created by exclusive snippets, social media speculation, and a loyal fan base awaiting new music.

Travis went on tour for his album “Astroworld” and on one of the dates in Houston, Texas, tragedy struck when the park and the festival became flooded with people. 10 people passed away at the concert due to overpopulation and consequently, people were crushed. This tragedy took a massive toll on Travis’ career, not allowing him to perform for over a year resulting in the delay of the release of Travis’ upcoming album “Utopia”.

When Travis was allowed to perform again, he announced the album to be released on July 27th, 2023. Fans were thrilled to hear that Utopia was finally releasing. It was expected that Travis had features on the album that will push creative boundaries and craft something extraordinary.

Since Utopia's release, it sold over 450 thousand units in its first week, and it has generated over 500 million streams on Spotify alone. This was the 3rd highest amount of sales in all of hip-hop history. It is safe to say that Travis Scott did not disappoint with this album and that listeners predict his next album to exceed all expectations.