Things Worth Noting
Rihanna’s eighth studio album, ANTI, released in January 2016, has made history by spending 500 weeks on the Billboard 200—the first album by a Black female artist to reach this milestone. Known for its moody R&B sound, bass-heavy experiments, lo-fi textures, and distorted vocals, ANTI marked a bold shift from Rihanna’s earlier pop hits. She […]
Susumu Ohno, a pioneering geneticist, bridged biology and music by exploring the patterns of repetition in DNA sequences, which mirror musical compositions. In his 1986 paper, he introduced the concept of DNA sonification, converting genetic codes into sound, revealing structural similarities between genetics and music. Modern interpretations of this idea extend to sound healing, with […]
Cleto Escobedo III (1966–2025) was a talented saxophonist and bandleader best known for leading Cleto and the Cletones on Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003. Born in Las Vegas, he grew up playing music under his father’s guidance and formed a lifelong friendship with Jimmy Kimmel at age nine. A skilled musician in jazz, funk, and […]
Taylor Swift, born December 13, 1989, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, is a singer-songwriter known for country, pop, and indie folk music. Rising from Nashville teen star with debut Taylor Swift (2006), she broke through with Fearless (2008), winning Grammy Album of the Year. Albums like Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Midnights, The […]
BLACKPINK is a four-member South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2016. The members of the group are Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. They are known for their unique blend of pop, hip-hop, and electronic dance music (EDM) with a distinctively strong visual style. Since their debut, BLACKPINK has gained widespread popularity both […]