His second album, “God Said No,” delves into a breakup with all its complications, transformed into pensive alt-R&B.
Category: Rhythm and Blues (Music)
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The 40 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far)
Our critics select 33 standouts from our weekly Playlists — and seven more tracks they had missed.
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Angela Bofill, R&B Hitmaker With a Silky Voice, Dies at 70
Starting in the late 1970s, she scored multiple hit singles, including “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter” and “I Try,” but multiple strokes in the 2000s ended her career.
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Jelly Roll’s Anthem of Perseverance, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Zsela, the Decemberists, Khalid and others.
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Rock Around the Clock: 8 Songs About Very Specific Times of Day
Hear tracks by the Strokes, beabadoobee, Normani and more.
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The Constant Metamorphosis of Nona Hendryx
“Lady Marmalade,” her hit with Labelle, is turning 50. She’s nearing 80. But the singer, designer and technologist isn’t slowing down. She’s entering a new virtual world.
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My Starting Five Songs From Boston and Dallas
Catch the N.B.A. Finals spirit with Erykah Badu, Pixies, Kelly Clarkson and more.
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The-Dream, Hitmaker for Beyoncé and Rihanna, Is Accused of Rape
In a lawsuit, a former protégée of Terius Gesteelde-Diamant says he entangled her in an abusive relationship. Mr. Gesteelde-Diamant called the allegations “untrue and defamatory.”
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Music’s Most Neglected Day of the Week
Seven songs for Tuesdays from Stevie Wonder, iLoveMakonnen and more.
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A Bouquet of Songs for May Flowers
Tom Petty, Patrice Rushen, Billie Eilish and more.
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Cassie Speaks Out After Sean Combs Assault Video
The singer, who sued the hip-hop mogul over allegations of rape and abuse, posted a statement after 2016 video emerged last week showing him assaulting her in a hotel.