Julianna Hurtado

Anderson .Paak is out with his second Ventura single, and this time, he’s tapped the one and only Smokey Robinson to fill out the sultry, slow-grooving “Make It Better”. With Anderson .Paak’s signature R&B vocals, Smokey Robinson’s seductive sensibility, and the gorgeous, flittering instrumentation behind them, “Make It Better” will easily become one of the artist’s most ... <a title="Anderson .Paak Drops “Make It Better”, Featuring Smokey Robinson" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/anderson-paak-drops-make-it-better-featuring-smokey-robinson/" aria-label="Read more about Anderson .Paak Drops “Make It Better”, Featuring Smokey Robinson">Read more</a>

The “Sweetener” World Tour has finally arrived. Ariana Grande has kicked off her first tour since the release of her albums Sweetener and thank u, next. Not to mention, this is her first journey across the world’s stages since the attack in Manchester. God, so much has happened since, in both the world and specifically the pop star’s life. Leading ... <a title="Ariana Grande “Sweetener” World Tour: Setlist, Photos, and More" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/ariana-grande-sweetener-world-tour-setlist-photos/" aria-label="Read more about Ariana Grande “Sweetener” World Tour: Setlist, Photos, and More">Read more</a>

It’s finally here. The inaugural Dreamville Festival—rescheduled for April 6th at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina—has announced its incredible lineup. Headlining the festival will be J. Cole, followed by SZA, 21 Savage, Big Sean, and 6LACK. Also included in the lineup is Teyana Taylor, Nelly, Bas, Rapsody, Saba, Ari Lennox, and more. With all ... <a title="J. Cole, SZA, Big Sean to Headline Inaugural Dreamville Music Festival" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/j-cole-dreamville-festival-lineup/" aria-label="Read more about J. Cole, SZA, Big Sean to Headline Inaugural Dreamville Music Festival">Read more</a>

Ellie Goulding’s fourth album, the first since 2015’s Delirium, is coming out sometime this year. On March 6th, Goulding shared the first single, a raw, profound piano ballad titled “Flux”. The song, being about “the one who got away”, revisits the rawness we originally saw in Goulding, the powerful yet vulnerable vocals behind her career-changing cover of ... <a title="Will Ellie Goulding Tour in 2019?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/will-ellie-goulding-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Will Ellie Goulding Tour in 2019?">Read more</a>

It’s been awhile since the Black Keys dropped their album Turn Blue. But Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney haven’t been any less busy since 2014. Auerbach has been leaning into his role as record producer by launching the Easy Eye Sound record label—named after his recording studio—in addition to releasing a solo album, Waiting on a Song, back ... <a title="Will the Black Keys Tour in 2019?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/will-the-black-keys-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Will the Black Keys Tour in 2019?">Read more</a>

Last Fall, Anderson .Paak released the Dr. Dre-produced Oxnard. The funky, Africana and hip-hop record served to finally put .Paak on the map, especially with the Kendrick Lamar-assisted banger “Tints“. Now, less than a year later, .Paak has announced a whole new LP titled Ventura. The new album will also feature production from Dr. Dre and be released via ... <a title="Anderson .Paak Announces New Album ‘Ventura’, Plots Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/anderson-paak-announces-new-album-ventura-plots-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Anderson .Paak Announces New Album ‘Ventura’, Plots Tour">Read more</a>

Neo-soul queen Erykah Badu (aka Badulla Oblongata, aka Sara Bellum, aka Analogue Girl in a Digital World, aka @FatBellyBella, aka SHE ILL, aka Manuela Maria Mexico) is celebrating her 48th birthday. Age is but a number to this celestial being who has blessed us with decades of incredible music and fascinating performances. Happy Birthday Erykah Badu. ... <a title="Happy Birthday Erykah Badu | 5 Incredible Moments from the Neo-Soul Queen" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/erykah-badu-5-best-moments/" aria-label="Read more about Happy Birthday Erykah Badu | 5 Incredible Moments from the Neo-Soul Queen">Read more</a>

In October 2018, Solange announced her new album, which was due sometime last year. Delaying an album release isn’t uncharacteristic for Solange, who needed a few extensions before dropping A Seat at the Table—a record now lauded as one of the most vital albums of its time. At the conclusion of 2018, with still no ... <a title="Is Solange Using BlackPlanet to Tease Her New Album?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/is-solange-using-blackplanet-to-tease-her-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Is Solange Using BlackPlanet to Tease Her New Album?">Read more</a>

Rap and basketball have a long history between them. Of admiration, coalition, of complimenting each other on 2K. Arenas enlist rap songs to amp up the crowd before games and basketball is often referred to in the hits of today’s biggest rappers. At this point in American life, it’s hard to imagine one without the ... <a title="2 Chainz Enlisted Lebron James to A&R New Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/2-chainz-enlisted-lebron-james-to-ar-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about 2 Chainz Enlisted Lebron James to A&R New Album">Read more</a>

Two years ago, a study was conducted by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative to assess just how inclusive the music industry had become. Unfortunately, despite the growing presence of women on the charts, on the radio, on the lineups for famed music festivals...the results were bleak. From looking at 600 songs that made the Billboard Hot 100 in ... <a title="The Women Who Are Changing Pop Music For The Better" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-women-who-are-changing-pop-music-for-the-better/" aria-label="Read more about The Women Who Are Changing Pop Music For The Better">Read more</a>

It’s been a huge week for P!nk. On Tuesday (Feb. 5) the “What About Us” singer received her place amongst the stars. The Hollywood Walk of Fame, that is. Now, beside stars dedicated to Jackie Chan and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is just one of the many testaments to P!nk’s contribution to American culture. A ... <a title="P!nk Will Drop A New Album in April, First Single Out This Month" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/pnk-will-drop-a-new-album-in-april-first-single-out-this-month/" aria-label="Read more about P!nk Will Drop A New Album in April, First Single Out This Month">Read more</a>

We see you Ashley. Increasing your media presence, booking one of the most beloved primetime television gigs around. Does this mean what we think it means? Are we about to get a new single, or album release date for the third Halsey album? Ashley Frangipane—better known by her stage name Halsey—made an exciting announcement this ... <a title="Halsey Set to Host and Perform ‘SNL’: Does This Mean New Music?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/everything-we-know-about-halseys-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Halsey Set to Host and Perform ‘SNL’: Does This Mean New Music?">Read more</a>

UPDATE (1/30): After a phenomenal appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show, Lizzo has finally revealed her plans for 2019, and for the final resting home of her newest—and biggest single to date—”Juice“. CUZ I LOVE YOU, billed as Lizzo’s official, full-length debut, will arrive April 19th via Nice Life/Atlantic. So far, “Juice” is the only known CUZ I LOVE YOU single, ... <a title="Meet Lizzo, the Flute Flexing Rap Singer Making No-Genre Music For Us All" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/meet-lizzo-the-flute-flexing-rap-singer-making-no-genre-music-for-us-all-2/" aria-label="Read more about Meet Lizzo, the Flute Flexing Rap Singer Making No-Genre Music For Us All">Read more</a>

It’s so fitting: That the first frame of Bad Bunny’s “Caro” music video shows him perched regally in a robe, one hand drying while the other is planted on a table, getting its nails painted black. Fast forward a few seconds, when Bad Bunny switches out his body for 19-year-old model Jazmyne Joy, who’s been sharing her ... <a title="Bad Bunny Enforces Style and Acceptance in Stunning “Caro” Video" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/bad-bunny-enforces-style-and-acceptance-in-stunning-caro-video/" aria-label="Read more about Bad Bunny Enforces Style and Acceptance in Stunning “Caro” Video">Read more</a>