Critic's Notebook

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In case you thought Pitbull’s star power was fading, his sold-out show at London’s O2 Arena proved otherwise.

A video of the South Florida rapper eating chicken in the street has gone viral on social media.

Connect Records will focus more on imported vinyl, dance music, 45s, and other specialty records.

Miami Gardens rapper PlayThatBoiZay blends hip-hip and gothic aesthetics on his debut album, VIP.

Ski Mask the Slump God is back with his new album, 11th Dimension, cementing his legacy as hip-hop’s rule breaker.

Fort Lauderdale’s Radio-Active Records announced it will close its doors and transition to an online store.

The University of Miami is the latest academic institution to offer a class with Taylor Swift in its curriculum for the upcoming fall semester.

Regional Mexican music singer-songwriter Jasiel Nuñez is focused on releasing his music and performing in front of audiences.

The Latin Grammys will take place at the Kaseya Center on November 14, marking the third time Miami has hosted the ceremony.

Miami music producer Justin Wiggins is determined to leave his mark on the music industry.

Raul Malo led the Mavericks through hits like “There Goes My Heart” and “Dance the Night Away” as the crowd boogied in the aisles.

The Maverick’s Raul Malo credits his formative years in South Florida for all the success he found with his band.

Pay your respects to the hitmaker when Usher brings his Past Present Future Tour to the Kaseya Center.

Joshua Schwartz thought he was at the peak of what it meant to be a professional musician. Now he’s ready to do it all again as Josch.

The Floridians’ latest single, “How Are You So Certain,” represents a sonic shift for the Miami band.

Tortuga Music Festival brings a lineup chock-full of country music to Fort Lauderdale Beach April 5-7, 2024.

Twenty-four-year-old Yung Wylin’ understands music’s ability to inspire and unite people.

Chris Potash and Joey Seeman’s book serves as the definitive tome on the underground music scene of 1980s Miami.

More dates have been added to the Eras Tour in 2024, including a three-night stint at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

In 2004, Rich Ulloa dreamed of releasing a tribute to singer-songwriter Pete Ham. Nearly a decade later, that dream has come true.

Half a century later, Florida rappers remain an ilk of their own.