Rap artist Lil Jon's latest album is a guided meditation
It's rapper and DJ Lil John, and he now wants you to turn it way down. His latest project is a guided meditation album called "Total Meditation".
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Death metal singers have a vocal counterpart ... in bats
Bats and death metal singers have more in common than a love of the dark. A new study has found that some of bats' lower frequency calls appear to use a technique similar to death metal growling.
Beyoncé's new album is inspired by backlash to her entering the country music genre
With less than 10 days until the release of her new album, Cowboy Carter, the multiple Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter discusses the moment that inspired her to delve into country music.
Ariana Grande has sold millions of records. Now her grandma has a record too
Ninety-eight-year-old Marjorie "Nonna" Grande has become the oldest person to hit the Billboard Hot 100. She's featured in granddaughter's song "Ordinary Things."
8 Tracks: Keep it real
What would you do if your favorite artist stared you down and asked for the truth? On this 8 Tracks: Michael Knott, Rapsody and Tierra Whack offer mirrors to themselves and to anyone listening.
Jack Antonoff on Bleachers' newest album
NPR'S Rachel Martin speaks with songwriter and producer Jack Antonoff about his newest album with his band Bleachers.
Shaggy's 'real' voice
The Jamaican musician Shaggy is known for singing in a Jamaican accent he doesn't use when speaking. Now he's explained the accent's origins.
What's behind the so-called 'hologram' celebrity concerts
The surprising tech behind buzzy so-called "hologram" concerts featuring the likes of Elvis Presley, Tupac Shakur and other absent popstars.
Kacey Musgraves on 'Deeper Well', finding inspiration and bittersweet transitions
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musician Kacey Musgraves about her new album, "Deeper Well."
How Berlin's legendary techno scene has become recognized by UNESCO
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Der Spiegel journalist Tobias Rapp about Berlin's techno culture, the significance of which has been nationally recognized by Germany's UNESCO commission.