The GRAMMY-nominated rapper Nas is nothing short of legendary, giving the world plenty of his smooth lyricism and iconic verses in his releases over the years. Since the start Nas has been turning heads and paving the way for other hip-hop artists. His debut LP, Illmatic, not only put him firmly on the map, but also provided a revitalization of the East Coast rap sound.
In the newest episode of For The Record, take a ride through AC/DC's hellacious 2020 comeback album, 'Power Up.' The album, which marked the return of singer Brian Johnson, bassist Cliff Williams and drummer Phil Rudd, earned nominations at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards show for Best Rock Album as well as Best Rock Performance and Best Music Video for lead single, "Shot in the Dark."
In the newest episode of For The Record, ring in the holiday season with a deep dive into how José Feliciano's inescapable Spanish/English classic "Feliz Navidad" came to be.
In the newest episode of For The Record, revisit Led Zeppelin's classic, untitled 1971 album, commonly known as 'Led Zeppelin IV,' in which the quartet reached new peaks with a massive wallop of sound.
In the newest episode of For The Record, revisit Britney Spears' classic 2001 album Britney and consider how she cast off the fetters of teen pop to become a full-fledged artist.
Released 20 years ago, the Strokes' Is This It became an instant classic by oozing effortless cool and providing a much-needed jumpstart to the rock world.
Released 25 years ago, Sasha and John Digweed's pivotal mix album Northern Exposure shook up DJ mixes, pushed the boundaries of the mix-CD format, and became a belated classic in the electronic world.
In the latest episode of For The Record, GRAMMY.com examines the legendary career of GRAMMY-winning producer, DJ and remixer "Little" Louie Vega.
Released in 1996, Aaliyah's career-defining One in a Million marked a fresh beginning for the GRAMMY-nominated singer and launched her into a new era that saw her expand as an artistic leader, creative visionary and fashion icon.
In the latest episode of For The Record, learn how Demi Lovato's courageous new album, Dancing with the Devil … the Art of Starting Over, offers an inside look into the singer's personal health, addiction struggles and recovery.
Release in 1996, LeAnn Rimes' GRAMMY-winning breakthrough album Blue introduced the artist as country music's next rising star and propelled her into global pop stardom.
In the latest episode of For The Record, rediscover Kendrick Lamar's seminal 2011 debut album, Section.80, which paved the way for a career of masterpieces while standing tall on its own.
For the 100th episode of our For The Record series, GRAMMY.com takes you inside Beyoncé's GRAMMY-winning, platinum-selling 2011 album, 4, an ode to the classics that ignited a personal and creative rebirth for the singer and launched a new chapter in her career.
In the latest episode of For The Record, learn how disco maverick Sylvester crafted Step II, a touchstone of the genre and a clarion call for LGBTQ+ culture.
In the latest episode of For The Record, learn how Alicia Keys crafted a masterpiece in her 2001 genre-blurring debut album, Songs in A Minor.
In the latest episode of For The Record, GRAMMY.com explores the making of Marvin Gaye's classic, GRAMMY-nominated 1971 album, What's Going On, which features some of the legendary singer's most iconic songs, including "What's Going On," "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)," and the GRAMMY-nominated "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)."
