This article is my personal ranking of the rap albums and projects that have defined my listening over the years, so it probably makes sense to start with a bit of context about who’s making the list. I’m Steve Malott — a lifelong music fan across pretty much every...
The Missing Spotify Feature: Custom Tags for Smarter Playlists I’ve been a Spotify Premium listener for over a decade. Before that, I was deep into iTunes—obsessively organized libraries, meticulous sorting, and endless playlists. When I moved to Spotify, I happily...
From Jay-Z’s iconic Empire State of Mind to Fetty Wap’s massive hit Trap Queen to Post Malone’s genre-blending Sunflower, rap has always been a genre that moves at the speed of light, constantly evolving and producing new superstars. The 2010s were no exception, as...
Hey there music lovers! Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane and relive the hottest hits of the summer from the 2010s? From Katy Perry's "California Gurls" to Luis Fonsi's "Despacito," the 2010s were filled with catchy tunes that dominated the airwaves and...
Welcome to our The Irrefutable Artist of The Year From 2010 To 2019 list! Get ready for a musical journey through the 2010s, because we're breaking down each artist who was crowned the top artist of the year for each year of the 2010s (as determined by data from...
The Weeknd Score Position: #13 Longevity Score: 5/10 Potency Ranking: 66.78 (#14) Lead vs. Featuring Rate: 88.89% Best Year: 2015 Other Awards: Artist of the Year 2015, Artist of the Summer 2015Another Canadian crooner, The Weeknd is a singer and songwriter who...
Adele Score Position: #14 Longevity Score: 5/10 Potency Ranking: 93.00 (#9) Lead vs. Featuring Rate: 100% Best Year: 2011 Hello… (followed by hilariously long pause)... It's Adele. Adele is an English singer and songwriter who gained widespread popularity in the late...
Halsey Score Position: #15 Longevity Score: 4/10 Potency Ranking: 97.80 (#5) Lead vs. Featuring Rate: 40% Best Year: 2018 Stolen mattress reported in Boulder. Suspects are still at large. Suspect 1: Halsey is an American singer and songwriter who gained widespread...
The Chainsmokers Score Position: #16 Longevity Score: 3/10 Potency Ranking: 95.60 (#8) Lead vs. Featuring Rate: 100% Best Year: 2016 & 2017 The Chainsmokers are an American DJ and production duo who gained widespread popularity in the mid-2010s. They are known for...
