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Ross Scarano
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Danny Brown Is Proud of His New Beats and Gym Physique
The rapper chats about the experimental pop collaborators and healthy habits that fueled his sixth album, “Stardust.”
The Live Music Business Is Booming. Now Rap Is Getting a Piece, Too.
Artists like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator are pulling in huge audiences on the road, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again is preparing for his…
Big Freedia on the Gospel Music That Lifts Her Up
The New Orleans musician known for party-starting rapping chats about healing through song, and the TV, movies and boots that keep her stomping ahead.
Billy Woods Is Scary Good at Rapping
His 12th solo album, “Golliwog,” arrives at a peak in his career as a verbally inventive, independent hip-hop artist. It’s also full of horror stories.
Their Songs Blew Up on TikTok, So These Musicians Tweaked Their Sets
Social media platforms and streaming services are leading younger listeners to new (and old) music. Artists are making sure they feel at home at live…
Luther Vandross, Pop Perfectionist, Didn’t Want You to Hear These Albums
Early records reveal that his sumptuous voice and longing lyrics were there from the start. Out of print since 1977, “This Close to You” will…