Nas gives Kendrick Lamar and Clipse props for keeping Hip Hop alive
In a new Complex interview, Nas revisits his “Hip Hop is dead” claim and explains how he feels Kendrick Lamar and Clipse are giving the genre new life.
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D’Angelo, musician who fused soul, jazz and hip-hop to create the genre of neo-soul
D’Angelo, the American musician who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 51, was widely regarded as the chief architect of neo-soul, the 1990s blend of soul vocals with jazz and hip-hop which gave new impetus to the genre and inspired much of contemporary R&B.
Julia Michaels shares the secret to staying ‘sharp’ ahead of Nashville songwriting camp
Michaels opens up about mentoring younger artists, her Nashville ties, and the country acts she'd love to write with ahead of her time in Music City. Read More
Sombr is 2025’s sultry alt-pop star. Can he join the rock greats too?
With moody hits "Back to Friends" and "Undressed," 20-year-old Shane Boose is a sudden star with Sombr. How's he holding up? "I haven't adjusted. I'm so grateful, but it's f— hard being put under a microscope." Read More
Video: Dark Pop Is In. But Gaga Is Mother.
Caryn Ganz, The Times’s pop music editor, joins Wesley Morris to talk about Lady Gaga and her Mayhem Ball tour. Read More
Cannonball with Wesley Morris: Dark Pop Is In. But Gaga Is Mother.
A reminder for all the Little Monsters. Read More
Sudan Archives’ Music Comes From Her Own Universe. All Are Welcome.
On her new album, “The BPM,” the songwriter, fiddler and rapper pumps up the beat and crafts a timely narrative about humans and machines.
Apple Music boosts K-pop with lyric translations, romanization
Apple Music is stepping up to ride and amplify K-pop's growing momentum. Its latest updates, part of the broader iOS 26 launch, underscore that intent, introducing new features such as lyric translations and phonetic guides. Read More
R&B Singer D’Angelo Dead at 51 After Battle With Pancreatic Cancer
Grammy-winning R&B artist D’Angelo has died at 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. His death spotlights a disease that is often diagnosed late, carries poor survival rates, and is increasingly affecting younger adults. Read More
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