Music festival season is upon us once again thanks to the world opening back up after a year in lockdown. One festival I’m sure people have missed is Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival. After two years, the long-running festival is … Continued

After decades of breaking musical barriers and releasing soundtracks to some of our wildest nights, the legendary duo Daft Punk is retiring. The French pair announced they were calling it quits in February via a theatrical video. Their publicist confirmed … 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

As the calendar advances from 20′ to 21′, we’d like to carry on with songs from famous artists that tend not to get much praise.  We started the series with MJ. And though many inspired by him were covered, there’s … Continued

When it’s time to get down and dirty, a solid sex playlist is the hottest way to put the magic in motion. If you don’t have a list ready when the mood strikes, don’t leave it up to Pandora to … Continued

Hip hop has changed over the last half-century. Classic artists like Eric B. & Rakim shaped how they created vocals and beats. Songs like “When I B on tha Mic” showcase the genre. Rakim’s messages are uplifting and his skillful … 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

With the release of The Carters’ (Beyoncé and Jay-Z) debut album Everything Is Love (and the hit song “Apeshit“), we decided to take a look back at the Queen B’s top five sexiest music videos during her solo career. Get … Continued

Christina Aguilera is back! After taking a six-year hiatus from recording, the 37-year-old pop star is reinventing her sound, while also returning to her “dirty” image of hypersexual misadventures. “Accelerate” is a new collaboration with singer Ty Dolla $ign and … Continued