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Bobby Caldwell was a great artist – and a continuing revelation for Black fans
The ‘What You Won’t Do For Love’ artist was covered or sampled by everyone from The Notorious B.I.G to John Legend
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In 2022, Usher once again proved he’s far more than a ‘Superstar’
With a hit Las Vegas residency and a viral performance, the R&B star won the year
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Our top musical moments of 2022, from favorite song to verse of the year
A lot happened this year — and here are some of the best moments
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Miguel’s ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’ turns 10
Hit project was one of the best R&B albums of the decade
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After R. Kelly’s sentencing comes a tough look in the mirror for music fans
Disgraced singer could spend the rest of his life in prison
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Doja Cat looks like the evolution of rap
From a cow print two-piece to Schiaparelli couture, her wardrobe is as expansive as her music
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Our top musical moments of 2021, from best verse to radio freestyle
Interviews, performances, earworms, songs to get on it — here’s how we’ll remember the past year
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Best albums of 2021: Jazmine Sullivan’s ‘Heaux Tales’
The album is the musical equivalent of a therapeutic group chat
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Best albums of 2021: Leon Bridges’ ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’
The singer is evolving from soul man to R&B artist, but will Black audiences join him?