On Feb. 14, 2024, Bob Marley: One Love hit theaters for all to see. Produced by his wife, Rita Marley, and his children Ziggy and Cedella Marley, the biopic embarks on an unfiltered journey into the ...

These days, music nostalgia is showing up in more ways than one. As recording stars like Lady Gaga have older songs finding success in the present day, others like Gwen Stefani are considering ...

There's nothing quite like nostalgia. Just about anything can trigger a memory of your younger years, whether it's a picture, a fire ’fit or, as often happens, a song. Music, especially hip-hop, is ...

Sampling is a common practice in music, where an artist uses a piece of an older song to create something new. We rounded up 15 popular singles that include prominent samples you may have missed.

Artists such as Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye have been sampled on many of the dopest songs in hip-hop and R&B. Although hip-hop and R&B are always evolving, one thing will always be ...

Luther Vandross didn’t just sing love songs. He invented the kind of vocals that make you want to text your ex, light a candle, and dramatically stare out a window all at once. While Vandross is ...

Madonna‘s songs were to the 1980s what ABBA’s were to the 1970s — both artists produced lasting, classic dancefloor fillers with impeccable grooves. When Madonna sampled one of ABBA’s best disco ...

This article has been handpicked from the Okayplayer editorial archives and included in our Hip Hop 50 collection as a noteworthy inclusion to the genre's rich and diverse narrative. The article has ...

Editorial Illustration with Bollywood poster. Bollywood movies are one of India’s most recognizable exports. Extravagant sets, big casts, and dramatic plots are all synonymous with these lavish films, ...