Inside Real Thing Records: Coca-Cola And UMG’s Ambitious New Label For Global Music Creators

Joshua Burke, the Coca-Cola Company’s Global Head of Music & Culture, discusses the new label’s ambitious goals — from its plans to champion authenticity, creativity, and community, to the ways Real Thing Records will reshape brand-artist collaboration. Keep reading

How Shaggy’s ‘Boombastic’ Influenced Dancehall’s Trajectory & Brought It Into The Mainstream

"'Boombastic' broke down the barriers with a full dancehall feel of a record,” Shaggy says of his GRAMMY-winning 1995 release. Keep reading

The Sex Pistols On Their Ill-Fated ’78 Tour: “Everybody Turned Up To See A Freak Show”

Legendary for their brash attitude and game-changing sound, the Sex Pistols may have burned out but they never faded away. OG members Steve Jones and Paul Cook discuss their current reunion tour, live album series and what it was really like in 1978. Keep reading

Akon Details Forthcoming Country Album, World Tour & Why His Energy Is At An “All-Time High”

Now a fully independent artist, the Senegalese-American star is eager to explore another side of his musicality and "give people music that really feels good." Keep reading

8 Moments From Opening Night Of Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico Residency

Bad Bunny pulled out all the stops on the first night of his No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí residency — from debuting a new song and bomba-infused sets, to recreating a pari de marquesina and performing an epic salsa tribute. Keep reading

At Miami’s First GRAMMY Camp, Cimafunk Became The Student & The Teacher

Cimafunk didn’t expect to be a student at the GRAMMY Camp Miami debut. The GRAMMY-nominated guest artist found himself learning from a future generation of music creators who blend deep cultural and music business knowledge. Keep reading

Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale On Finding Love, Power & Freaky Freedom: “We Get to Live Somewhere Between Reality And Fantasy”

The GRAMMY-winning band are back with 'Moisturizer' — an album that's both eccentric and vulnerable. Frontwoman Rhian Teasdale opens up about fame, writing about relationships, and embracing madness. Keep reading

With ‘No Sign Of Weakness,’ Burna Boy Blazes A Tale Of Endurance, Ego & Grit

Burna Boy isn’t done addressing those who question his place. On his new album, the GRAMMY-winning artist uses unexpected collabs, fusion, and biting lyrics to prove he's stronger than ever. Keep reading

Justin Bieber Is Back — And He’s Got ‘Swag’

Four years after 'Justice' and over a decade into his GRAMMY legacy, Bieber returns with 'Swag' — a 20-track project featuring Gunna, Sexyy Red, Cash Cobain, and others. Keep reading

On Clipse’s ‘Let God Sort Em Out,’ Coke Raps, Confessions & Incendiary Bars: 5 Takeaways From The Duo’s Reunion Album

On their first album in 16 years, Pusha T and Malice prove that they're still at the top of the game. From the Kendrick Lamar feature that led to a label change, to their most vulnerable lines, 'Let God Sort Em Out' is worth the wait. Keep reading