Music
The Honorable Shyne: A Journey from Hip-Hop to Politics
"The Honorable Shyne" is a Hulu documentary that chronicles the life of Moses "Shyne" Barrow, from his rise in the hip-hop scene to his political career in Belize.
Music
Juls "Peace and Love"
Juls, the British-Ghanaian producer renowned for his innovative blend of Afrobeats, highlife, and R&B, just released his highly anticipated album Peace & Love
Music
The Dotty Show: SoundClash 2024
Culture
Wednesday Notes for August 28th, 2024
The Uristocrat Headlines for Wednesday, August 28th, 2024. This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
Culture
Tuesday Notes for August 27th, 2024
The Uristocrat Headlines for Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
Culture
Monday Notes for August 26th, 2024
The Uristocrat Headlines for Monday, August 26th, 2024. This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
Music
Maxwell: Tiny Desk Concert
Maxwell joins the NPR Tiny Desk to play a few of his hits.
Music
Ethan Tomas releases his debut EP "ORIGINS"
Ethan Tomas releases his debut EP "ORIGINS"
Music
Who is Laila!
Laila! releases her new album GAP YEAR! on September 6
Apple Music
Asake's "Lungu Boy": A Sonic Journey through Lagos and Beyond
Lungu Boy is Asake’s third album in three years, released on August 9, 2024.
Music
Kendrick Lamar's Los Angeles Juneteenth Show: "The Pop Out – Ken and Friends" features Dr. Dre, Ab-Soul, SchoolBoy Q, Jay Rock, Russell Westbrook and more
Kendrick Lamar held a special Juneteenth show in Los Angeles.
Music
Tems releases "Born In the Wild"
Almost six years after releasing her breakout single, 2018’s “Mr Rebel,” Nigerian superstar Tems delivers her debut LP, Born in the Wild.