A musical voyager who wouldn’t be limited by genre, style or even instrument, he brought exuberance to the Robert Glasper Experiment and other groups.
Category: Rhythm and Blues (Music)
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is a Vivid Mission Statement. Let’s Discuss.
The pop superstar teased a move to country, then tackled so much more. Three critics and a reporter explore her new album’s inspirations, sounds and stakes.
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A Guide to Beyoncé’s Guests on ‘Cowboy Carter’: Linda Martell, Shaboozey and More
A guide to key guests and behind-the-scenes figures on the star’s eighth studio album.
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Tyla Avoids a Bad Romance, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Olivia Rodrigo, Gary Clark Jr. featuring Stevie Wonder, Four Tet and others.
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Kamasi Washington’s Ecstatic Return, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by 4batz featuring Drake, Salt Cathedral, Swamp Dogg and others.
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Sean Combs Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Music Producer
Rodney Jones Jr. filed a federal lawsuit on Monday that says the hip-hop mogul made unwanted sexual contact while they worked on an album. A lawyer for Mr. Combs denied the allegations.
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SZA’s ‘Saturn,’ and 8 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Rhiannon Giddens, Norah Jones, Les Amazones d’Afrique and others.
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9 New Songs You Should Hear Now
Listen to tracks by Maggie Rogers, Angélica Garcia, Jessica Pratt and more.
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Ye Has a No. 1 Album for the 11th Time With ‘Vultures 1’
The rapper’s collaboration LP with Ty Dolla Sign debuted atop the Billboard 200 with the equivalent of 148,000 in sales.
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Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea Marry in Las Vegas
After an electric halftime show, the R&B star and his girlfriend tied the knot at a chapel in Las Vegas.
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8 Crush Songs for Valentine’s Day
Hear tracks by Frank Ocean, Alicia Keys and of course, the Jets.
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Cher, Mariah Carey and Sinead O’Connor Are Rock Hall Nominees
Oasis and Sade will appear on the ballot for the first time, alongside Dave Matthews Band, A Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige and others.