Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Actress AALIYAH at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles. 02JUN2001. (Photo credit Shutterstock.com/ Featureflash Photo Agency) As the calendar turns to Women’s ...

We caught up with Ilham before the release of her new, self-titled EP. During our conversation, she touches on moving from being indie to signing to a label and creating alternative R&B. To celebrate ...

Timbaland also recently hinted that he's working on new music with Missy Elliott. Timbaland produced the vast majority of Elliott's back catalogue and now the pair look to be teaming up again. Posting ...

With hits by Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Aaliyah, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Rihanna and many more, Timbaland is one of the most influential and successful hitmakers of the last ...