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Summer Starts July 22 When Metro Boomin Drops ‘A Futuristic Summa’

From the first single ‘Slide’ with Roscoe Dash, to a twenty-track lineup, Metro is ready to shift the culture again.
07/16/2025

Burna Boy Drops Tracklist for New Album No Sign Of Weakness

The global star links up with Travis Scott, Stromae, Mick Jagger, and more on a 16-track project. Plus, get details on his North American tour starting this fall.
07/03/2025

Lizzo Drops "My Face Hurts From Smiling," Her First Rap-Focused Mixtape

After addressing online backlash about her weight loss, Lizzo returns with 13 tracks full of confident bars and baddie energy.
06/27/2025

New Music Friday: Lizzo Drops a Rap Mixtape, GELO’s Album is Here, and Teyana Taylor Keeps Us Watching

Lizzo surprises fans with My Face Hurts From Smiling, GELO delivers his debut album, and Teyana Taylor’s Escape Room rollout continues.
06/27/2025

SHAVONE. Reclaims Her Mic With 'Peekaboo' Freestyle, a Fierce Ode to Black Beauty, Bars, and the West Coast

The rapper, flautist, and multi-hyphenate disruptor flips a Kendrick Lamar track into a bold, flute-laced freestyle celebrating Black glam, San Diego roots, and lyrical finesse.
06/25/2025

New Music Friday: Cardi Back Outside, PLUTO’s Reign Begins, and Gucci Got a Surprise for Us

From Bronx bars to Atlanta flexes, this week’s releases are shaking the table — here’s what you need to hear first.
06/20/2025

Cardi B Set to Release New Single This Friday

The rapper is back with her first solo track since March, teasing ‘Outside’ on socials and building serious hype.
06/18/2025

Black Music Month: 20 Best Songs Of All Time – The 1980s

Welcome to the era that birthed the geniuses of Michael, Prince, Whitney and hip-hop.
06/03/2025

Black Music Month: 20 Best Songs Of All Time – The 1970s

Here are some of the most culturally relevant songs to translate our every emotion.
06/02/2025

Celebrating The Timeless Grooves of Frankie Beverly

Frankie Beverly passed away at 77 on Sept. 11, 2024.
09/11/2024

RIMON: From Refugee to Resilient R&B Visionary

In an exclusive interview, RIMON discusses her journey from Eritrea to international acclaim, the challenges of balancing artistry with social media, and her upcoming album, "Children of the Night."
08/07/2024