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Brother Marquis, Member of Rap Group 2 Live Crew, Dies

Born Mark Ross, he was a well-known member of the group, which fueled a debate about artistic freedom.

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How a Novelist Became a Pop Star

“I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart” is the refrain (in English translation) of “Pasoori,”…

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What Is a Song?

Is it simply the music flowing out of your earphones? According to the law, the answer is a bit more…

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Taylor Swift Needs to Become Other People

The biggest cultural news of the month is that a lot of people are kind of “meh” about Taylor Swift’s…

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A Brief Guide to Who’s Who on Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets’

Ex-boyfriends may be alluded to. Travis Kelce, too, fans believe. And some actual poets.

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On ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Taylor Swift Could Use an Editor

Over 16 songs (and a second LP), the pop superstar litigates her recent romances. But the themes, and familiar sonic…

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Wyatt Flores, a Rising Country Artist, Has a Superpower: Tapping Emotions

The 22-year-old singer and songwriter makes music that touches listeners deeply. But his own trauma — coupled with his rapid…

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Beyoncé’s Country Is America: Every Bit of It

On the bold, sprawling “Cowboy Carter,” the superstar plays fast and loose — and twangy — with genre.

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The Retro Music Genre That Will Change Your Life

Classic rock rules. When the right song comes on the radio, I pretty much see God.

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Same Old Song: Private Equity Is Destroying Our Music Ecosystem

Does that song on your phone — or on the radio — or in the movie theater — sound familiar?…

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