Beyoncé is a cultural icon and trail blazer who has dominated music for decades. She has inspired and influenced so many genres of music and artists from Ariande Grande to Gaga. “Queen Bey” defines pop superstar and is the epitome … Continued

Lady Gaga is everywhere — but we’re not complaining. The pop star keeps getting better and better as she expands her career into different avenues, from blockbuster movies, to her hit makeup line, Haus of Gaga. Her ability to take risks … Continued

Jay-Z is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee. It was recently announced that the multitalented musician is a finalist to receive one of music’s most coveted honors this year. But Jay-Z is more than a musician –– he’s … Continued

The nominations for the 63rd Grammy Awards are out. It’s a banner year for women, and there are plenty of first-time nominees in various categories. But as always, there were a few surprise omissions. Here are some deserving nominees and … Continued

So far, for Hidden Gems, we have written about famed musicians of the past and present—artists who captivate a crowd with surgical precision.  Every beat felt.  Every fan in awe.  We began with arguably the best to ever do it, … Continued

Last year, Beyonce released the album The Lion King: The Gift. The soundtrack album accompanied the live-action recreation of the classic Disney animated film, in which Queen B starred as Nala. To create it, she assembled a coalition of celebrated … Continued

It seems clear that we won’t be seeing any live music this summer. The coronavirus pandemic has put all large gatherings on hold indefinitely, so we’ll be spending the next few months without any concerts. Luckily, there are several fabulous … Continued

Titanic voices in R&B have constructed the emotional ethos of generations. PROVOKR’s top 5 list today presents a few who elevated this genre. First, Frank Ocean broke boundaries in defining the characteristics of an R&B star. His nostalgia mixtape, his … Continued

It’s one of the best times of the year. It’s Women’s History Month, when we dedicate the entirety of March to celebrating badass women of all kinds from throughout the years. The music industry has no shortage of badass women, … Continued

As the decade comes to an end, we’re looking back at the music videos that took our breath away during the past 10 years. Those, of course, wouldn’t have been possible without the visionary directors who brought them to life. … Continued