A year ago, the “Bad Habit” singer and breakout star of 2022 was a cult favorite. Now he’s competing against Harry Styles, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.
Category: Rhythm and Blues (Music)
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“Bad Habit” Musician Steve Lacy Is Right on Time
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Kim Simmonds, a Key Figure in the British Blues Movement, Dies at 75
The New York Times – Music:His band, Savoy Brown, never had a hit single, but it showcased his skills as a guitarist and songwriter and remained active for more than 50 years.
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SZA Lands First No. 1 With Long-Awaited Album, ‘SOS’
The New York Times – Music:The R&B singer and songwriter made a big splash on the Billboard 200, while holiday songs continue to dominate the singles chart.
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The Weeknd’s ‘Avatar’ Anthem, and 8 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:Hear tracks by Rosalía and Cardi B, Saint Levant & Playyard, Little Simz and others.
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Notable Boxed Sets of 2022: Pop, Rap, Soul, Jazz and More
The New York Times – Music:Anniversary editions (from Norah Jones and Neil Young), a dive into the hip-hop underground (via C.V.E.) and rediscovered live jazz (from Elvin Jones and Charles Mingus) arrived in 2022.
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SZA Revels in Mixed Emotions on ‘SOS’
The New York Times – Music:On her second album, the singer with an unpredictable and emotionally charged flow expands her sound as she ponders all her conflicting impulses.
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SZA and Phoebe Bridgers’s Team-Up, and 8 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:Hear tracks by Paramore, Sparklehorse, Lana Del Rey and others.
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Jim Stewart, Unlikely Entrepreneur of Soul Music, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Music:His background was in country music. But Stax, the label he founded with his sister, achieved a level of success with Black artists that rivaled Motown’s.
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15 New Christmas Albums for 2022
The New York Times – Music:New releases from Alicia Keys, Lindsey Stirling, Regina Belle and others revisit songs already entrenched in the Christmas canon and hope to introduce some future contenders.
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Best Songs of 2022
The New York Times – Music:Seventy-two tracks that identify, grapple with or simply dance away from the anxieties of yet another uncertain year.
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Sleigh Bells Ring, Everyone’s Streaming: Christmas Music Is Back
The New York Times – Music:Grabbing a piece of the lucrative holiday market requires planning, luck and the occasional battle with a seasoned superstar like Mariah Carey.
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Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Lead 2023 Grammy Nominations
The New York Times – Music:Brandi Carlile, Lizzo and Harry Styles, also near the top of the pack, will compete for the biggest awards at the 65th annual ceremony in February.