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A poet and a protester, Gil Scott-Heron captured his time — and ours
One of the premier voices of the Black Power movement is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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Bardo finds musical inspiration in world travel
With a collaboration with Disney under his belt, the Chicago artist is mixing hip-hop, R&B and Latin influences to make music that feels good
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The coming battle over rap album lengths
Streaming made track lists longer. Will TikTok reverse that trend?
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How J Balvin convinced Jordan Brand he was the real deal
After meeting the reggaeton star in Paris, Jordan texted his people ‘we’re giving J Balvin a shoe’
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Cordae brings new music and gaming skills to the MEAC
The rapper’s weeklong campus tour previewed his upcoming album, ‘From a Bird’s Eye View’
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The resurrection of Ja Rule
He was one of the most maligned rappers of the past decade, but that all changed in one Verzuz battle
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‘The Blueprint’ changed: The legacy of Jay-Z’s album 20 years later
This time capsule of an album presents a version of the rapper who no longer exists
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‘Certified Lover Boy’ follows Drake’s classic formula – but is it enough?
The album has some shining moments, far too many missteps and one giant elephant in the room
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Guy Davis tricks the devil
The blues musician releases his most political album, ‘Be Ready When I Call You’