R&B
Quincy Jones, Trailblazing Record Producer, Dead at 91
The 28-time Grammy Award winner worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles, plus organized the mammoth "We Are the World World" charity single Quincy Jones, Trailblazing Record Producer, Dead at 91 Bryan Kress
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week September 15th-20th 2024
Including a Spotify Singles cover from Tkay Maidza, huge Friday energy from Duck Sauce, and a nostalgic team-up from Benjamin Tod and Sierra Ferrell. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week September 15th – 20th 2024 Mary Siroky and Rachel Rosenfield
Tito Jackson, Jackson 5 Member, Dead at 70
As a member of The Jackson 5, he achieved worldwide fame by singing on songs like "I Want You Back," "ABC," "The Love You Save," and "I'll Be There." Tito Jackson, Jackson 5 Member, Dead at 70 Alex Young
Akon on 20 Years of Trouble, a Superfan Festival, and His Next Album: Podcast
The R&B superstar takes us back to 2004 and previews the future. Akon on 20 Years of Trouble, a Superfan Festival, and His Next Album: Podcast kylemeredith
Stevie Wonder calls for unity on new song “Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart”
Wonder's first solo release since 2020 is filled with hope. Stevie Wonder Calls for Unity on New Song “Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart”: Stream Eddie Fu
Ms. Lauryn Hill gives surprise performance at high school reunion
Hill treated her Columbia High School classmates to an impromptu set. Ms. Lauryn Hill Gives Surprise Performance at High School Reunion: Watch Eddie Fu
Song of the Week: Fontaines D.C.’s “In the Modern World” Is a Melancholy Rock Riot
The post-punk band steals the show with this standout song on their new album, Romance. Song of the Week: Fontaines D.C.’s “In the Modern World” Is a Melancholy Rock Riot Consequence Staff
Isaac Hayes’ estate hits Donald Trump with $3 million copyright lawsuit
The estate found 134 instances in which Trump's campaign played Hayes' song "Hold On, I’m Coming" without at campaign events permission. Isaac Hayes’ Estate Files $3 Million Copyright Suit Against Donald Trump Scoop Harrison
Drake sings “Hey There Delilah” cover for first time in Toronto
In addition, he announced a joint album with PartyNextDoor dropping "when it gets a little chilly." Drake Sings “Hey There Delilah” Cover for First Time in Toronto: Watch Eddie Fu
Donald Glover set to embark on his final tour as Childish Gambino
Gambino is set to hit stadiums across North America, Europe, and Australia thought the latter half of 2024 and beginning of 2025. Learn how to get tickets here. Childish Gambino’s 2024 Tour: How To Get Last-Minute Tickets Jonah Krueger
Duke Fakir, Last Surviving Member of the Four Tops, Dead at 88
The Motown group's co-founder sang tenor on hits like "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" and "Reach Out I'll Be There." Duke Fakir, Last Surviving Member of the Four Tops, Dead at 88 Eddie Fu
Sampha and Little Simz enter the stratosphere on “Satellite Business 2.0”
The expanded, collaborative take on the Lahai track was debuted by the pair live on stage earlier this year. Sampha and Little Simz Enter the Stratosphere on “Satellite Business 2.0”: Stream Mary Siroky
