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A$AP Rocky and Skepta Are Pretty-But-Gritty Patriots

Wednesday, June 06, 2018

The New York and London-hailing artists make a case for the similarities of their cities respective influence with video for "Praise The Lord (Da Shine)."

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Kanye West Takes Rap To The Great Outdoors With 'ye'

Friday, June 01, 2018

Yeezy fans heard a new album from the Chicago rap star Thursday night, before it was released to streaming services early Friday morning.

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For Pusha T, Time Is Of The Essence

Friday, May 25, 2018

The rapper and president GOOD Music talks about his new album, DAYTONA, the ways the #MeToo movement has hit the world of hip-hop and working with Kanye West, even when their politics don't align.

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'Cello Bae' Sheku Kanneh-Mason Wins Worldwide Fans After Royal Wedding

Monday, May 21, 2018

Watch the moving performance from 19-year-old award-winner during the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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First Listen: Sudan Archives, 'Sink'

Monday, May 21, 2018

With African traditions, R&B experimentation and pithy lyrics, Sudan Archives expands her musical menagerie on her second EP.

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Anderson .Paak Has Earned The Right To Frivolous Rap Fantasies

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Anderson .Paak shares a hilarious, whiplash-inducing video for his new single "Bubblin.' "

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'This Is America' Earns Donald Glover His First No. 1 Hit

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Donald Glover's latest release as Childish Gambino was a perfect storm, sparking a cultural conversation and expertly wielding his spotlight.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda's Latest Hamildrop Features All The Elizabeths

Monday, April 30, 2018

The latest installment of the 'Hamildrop' series features every Eliza singing in love-scorned unison the first draft of "Burn."

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Janelle Monáe Strips The Hardware For Humanity

Friday, April 27, 2018

In the midst of all the world's chaos, Janelle Monáe's Dirty Computer — both the album and the "emotion picture" — is a heroine's journey set to a symphony.

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Meek Mill Rings In NBA Playoff Game After Pennsylvania Court Orders Release

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

The Philadelphia rapper's imprisonment over probation violation had been a lightning rod in a debate over race and the nation's judicial and correctional systems.

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Songs We Love: MorMor, 'Whatever Comes To Mind'

Friday, April 20, 2018

Like a balloon escaping the hands of a child or fallen leaf bobbing and floating downstream, the Canadian singer accepts the unpredictable nature of his path.

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Beyond Beychella: The Rise Of Women Of Color On America's Biggest Festival Stage

Friday, April 20, 2018

With a history-making show from Beyoncé and inclusion of more women on the lineup than ever, Coachella 2018 has set the stage for minority women to excel.

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Beyoncé Marks Her Homecoming At Coachella 2018

Sunday, April 15, 2018

With a brigade of over 100 dancers and guest appearances from Destiny's Child, Jay-Z and Solange, Queen Bey kept her headlining Coachella set all in the family — and set the tone for her return.

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Guest DJ Kali Uchis On How Astrud Gilberto And N.E.R.D. Inspired Her Debut Album

Thursday, April 12, 2018

The Colombian-American singer recalls her favorite childhood memories tied to music and plays some of the songs that inspired her debut album Isolation.

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Songs We Love: Bobby Sessions, 'Like Me'

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

The Dallas rapper examines America's racist history with an acrimonious and captivating flow.

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On 'Saturday Night Live,' Cardi B Debuts Twice

Sunday, April 08, 2018

One day after the release of her major label debut, the Bronx rapper made her SNL debut — and used the occasion to introduce a new addition to the Bardi gang.

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Fizza-Ma-Wizza-Ma-Dill: The Elegance Of Trap And Dr. Seuss

Friday, April 06, 2018

Pop culture and music critic Stephen Thompson ponders the connection between Migos' signature flow and hallowed children's' literature.

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The Business Of Being Cardi B

Thursday, April 05, 2018

With a major label debut looming, the Bronx rapper's unchecked charm remains her biggest asset — her Swarovski-encrusted skeleton key to the halls of fame.

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Songs We Love: Sabrina Claudio, 'Don't Let Me Down (Feat. Khalid)'

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

The Miami-hailing talent is shaping up to be one of R&B's new leaders. Claudio enlists Khalid for the new tropical track that goes down like a shot of coconut rum.

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Songs We Love: Gallant, 'Gentleman'

Tuesday, April 03, 2018

Let's call this Gallant 2.0, the grown and sexy version. From his forthcoming sophomore album, the mesmerizing falsetto debuts a stripped-down video.

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