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The Neo-Soul Debate Is Back — And Its Creator Has Something To Say

Kedar Massenburg managed D'Angelo, launched Erykah Badu's career, and named an entire movement. He's not about to let anyone call it a gimmick

Music News

New Music Friday: 50 Hip-Hop and R&B Releases You Need On Your Playlist

Lizzo and Sexyy Red, Vince Staples, 6LACK, Ne-Yo, French Montana and Max B, Hurricane Wisdom and Chance The Rapper, and more acts unveil new tunes

Editorial

Tank and The Bangas Reveal How Alignment and Spirituality Shaped ‘The Last Balloon’ Album

The GRAMMY Award-winning band on closing their album trilogy, changing tides of the touring industry, and the ancestry of New Orleans culture

Movies & TV

Starlito and Bandplay Showcase Black Nashville in ‘Not The Country You Know’ Documentary

The film accompanies the duo's new studio albums 'Unhappy Hour' and 'Last Call'

Editorial

How ‘Is God Is’ Became Moses Sumney’s Scoring Debut

Sumney paired his brilliance with storied composer-producer Joseph Shirley to soundtrack Aleshea Harris' film adaptation

Entertainment

Cardi B Dominates 2026 BET Awards Nominations

Kendrick Lamar, Clipse, Olivia Dean, Doechii, Teyana Taylor, and A$AP Rocky are among the top nominees

Editorial

Mýa Talks Creative Independence, Minneapolis Funk, And ‘Retrospect’ Album

The acclaimed vocalist opens up about the creation of her first studio album in eight years, lessons learned from Prince, investing in her craft, and spearheading her…

Music News

New Music Friday: 40 Hip-Hop and R&B Releases You Need On Your Playlist

Drake, Mýa, GIVĒON, Baby Rose, BNYX, LUCKI, Kenny Mason, BabyChiefDoIt, and more stars drop new material for your listening pleasure

Music News

Inside Drake’s Three-Album ‘Iceman’ Takeover

What began as a long-teased solo album became a 43-song blitz across 'Iceman,' 'Habibti,' and 'Maid of Honour'