Abel Tesfaye Says Goodbye to the Weeknd
On “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” Tesfaye reaches the outer limits of his villainous alter ego. Read More
News
2/5/25: Symphony meets hip-hop
A unique concert on Friday will feature hip-hop artists performing with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Also: Millions in funding is coming to Kalamazoo for home efficiency upgrades. And county leaders are planning for steep federal funding cuts.
Hip-Hop & Black History: Queen Latifah’s “U.N.I.T.Y.”
Released in 1993, Queen Latifah’s “U.N.I.T.Y.” became an anthem of empowerment, self-respect, and social change.
Yogi The Producer: Lucian hitmaker reacts to Best R&B album Grammy win
Winning a Grammy is the pinnacle of success for any musician, and for Johann Deterville, professionally known as Yogi The Producer, that dream became a reality. His work on Chris Brown’s album 11:11 (Deluxe) earned him his first Grammy for Best Read More
‘I was able to dream really big’
Behind the scenes of a collaboration between the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and dozens of artists involved in the local hip-hop scene. They perform for one night only this Friday, Feb. 7.
Kanye West Shows Off How He’s Using AI In The Making Of “Bully”
Kanye West has elaborated on how he'll be incorporating artificial intelligence into the making of his upcoming album, Bully.
Album: Biig Piig
Is there such a thing as a boundary between pop and alternative any more? The presence of strange characters like Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish and Lola Young in the mega mainstream suggests not – and so does trajectory of Jessica Smyth aka Biig Piig. The Irish-born, Spanish-raised adopted Londoner came up through distinctly out-there artistic routes: as part of Lava La Rue’s NiNE8 collective, a diverse set of artists working across different media and touching on dance, rap, neo-soul and […]
Artist Spotlight: Babyfxce E
The Flint rapper plays the Fillmore Detroit Friday with Babyface Ray.
The Super Bowl Finally Embraced Rap. Is There Also Room for Country?
Since Roc Nation’s partnership with the N.F.L., hip-hop stars like Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar have been center stage at halftime.
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