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It's official, rock 'n' roll is dead

For the first time ever, hip-hop has surpassed rock ‘n’ roll as music’s most consumed genre. According to Nielsen’s 2017 Year-End Report, 8 of the 10 most popular artists are hip-hop/R&B musicians, racking up more album sales and on-demand audio and video streaming. Who claimed the top 2 spots? Drake and Kendrick Lamar!

https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/01/nielsens-2017-year-end-report-confirms-demise-of-rock-n-roll/

Questlove shares his secrets to living your best creative life in his new book, “Creative Quest.” The New York Times best-selling author, musician, producer, designer and entrepreneur’s book also features insights from fellow artists George Clinton, David Byrne and Bjork. “Creative Quest” will be available April 24 th.

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lifestyle/8086018/questlove-creative-quest-book-details