The “Donda” album released Sunday at 5 a.m. on Aug. 29 — marking a surreal moment for Kanye’s listeners. The lead-up itself was anything but ordinary, from three unique listening parties that stirred drama, to multiple release date announcements featuring different album covers. With no reliable...

FROM ROCK TO POP Post Malone has been one of the most interesting rappers to emerge from the Soundcloud-era of rap. While Malone’s first studio album, “Stoney,” had many shortcomings, his second album “Beerbongs & Bentleys” pleasantly surprised listeners with an interesting blend of rock...