Dr. Dre

Double bill with Jenny Greene and DJ Mo K among biggest hits of EP2017 so far

Their Electric Picnic show will almost certainly be their last on Irish soil. Here's their extraordinary story, from the Queens early days to leaders of the resistance

‘Dublin’s my favourite city to play,’ the grime star says

The inclusion of Anderson .Paak on the once influential poll shows up the project’s shortcomings

Fees can range from €5,000 up to the tens of thousands of euros for Irish artists

Rap mogul arrested in January over hit-and-run during film of NWA biopic

The power and the fury of Kendrick Lamar’s music comes from its deep Los Angeles roots. Here's a musical journey through the sonic heritage of the west coast

No sooner has Beyoncé unleashed a line than it seems to become everyday slang. She crafts lyrics of substance and style from “Becky with the good hair” to Destiny’s Child

Is there an alternative to cloying lullabies? And what do musicians sing to their kids?

PCH loses Apple contract

This boomtown in southern China is fulfilling the state’s goal of transforming China into an innovative centre

A forthcoming biopic about NWA, and a new album from Dr Dre, have focused attention on a time when rap music came with a violent, nihilistic undertow

Commission wants to see if tech giant trying to unfairly limit rivals

Police say man fitting description of Death Row Records founder ran over two men

Company’s first big push into subscription music

Band’s new album expected to be streamed exclusively on phone