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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.
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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.
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NPR Music celebrates Black Music Month with an all-female lineup
NPR Music celebrates 2024 Black Music Month by releasing nine Tiny Desk concerts from Black women.
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Kaytranada Releases New Album "Timeless" Featuring Childish Gambino, Tinashe, Dawn Richard, & More
Kaytranada has officially announced his highly anticipated new album, "Timeless," which will feature a star-studded lineup including Childish Gambino, Tinashe, Dawn Richard, and more. The album marks Kaytranada's return to solo projects.
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The Roots Announce 2024 Tour Dates with Arrested Development and Digable Planets
Key Takeaways * A Historical Collaboration: The tour represents a unique gathering of hip-hop pioneers, each bringing their distinctive sound and contributions to the genre. * Not Just Music, But a Movement: This isn't merely a series of concerts; it's a celebration of hip-hop's journey and
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Skepta, Portable, and Jae5 Unite for "Tony Montana": A Triumphant Fusion of Sounds
In a collaboration setting the music scene abuzz, British-Nigerian grime legend Skepta, Nigerian Afrobeat breakout star Portable, and renowned British-Ghanaian producer Jae5 have joined forces on the track "Tony Montana." This collaboration signifies a groundbreaking moment in the fusion of genres and marks a celebration of African and
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Release Day: Young Thug, Coi Leray, Camidoh, Big Freedia
Uristocrat June 23 Release Day Playlist Young Thug "BUSINESS IS BUSINESS" Coi Leray "COI" About COI Coi Leray has been the topic of conversation since she popped on the scene with her 2021 remix hit “No More Parties” featuring Lil Durk, which became a staple on
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Friday Notes "Amapiano, We go show, We go let dem know, na we de run the town"
Release Day: Asake, Killer Mike The Summer of Amapiano kicks off with the release of Asake's new album, "Work of Art." Amapiano, eh We go show, eh We go let them know, eh Na we dey run the town and any show - AsakeRelease Day: Asake,
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Release Day: Asake, Killer Mike
Asake "Work of Art" About "Work of Art" By the time December 2022 swung around, there was very little doubt that YBNL newcomer Asake had been the most propulsive voice in Afropop in a year that had seen the genre turn decisively on its head. Asake’
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Wednesday Notes "I got, mental vision, intuition"
NBA’s top free-agent small forwards in 2023: Khris Middleton, Bruce Brown, Dillon Brooks and more John Hollinger’s top free-agent small forwards in 2023Using his BORD$ valuations, Hollinger takes a look at the top free-agent small forwards this season.The AthleticJohn Hollinger Jude Bellingham is different – A portrait of
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Friday Notes: Supreme court rules in favor of Black Alabama Voters, Release Day, NBA Finals and Champions League Previews
Today's Events * NBA Finals: Game 4 - Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat 8:30 PM ET on ABC * Stussy x Nike Vandal High "Fossil", Available 6/9 Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act Supreme Court rules
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Release Day: Amaarae, Janelle Monáe
Amaarae "Fountain Baby" About "Fountain Baby" Conforming to the expected has never been Amaarae’s strong suit. And it should come as no surprise that the Ghanaian American artist would create a sonic otherworld where the trappings of R&B, hip-hop, Afropop, punk, and alternative