The New York Times – Music:
The R&B star’s first New York arena show supporting her blockbuster album “SOS” was a deft mix of styles and sounds, with guests Cardi B and Phoebe Bridgers.
Author: Jon Caramanica
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Pharrell Threads the Needle
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Why Louis Vuitton chose Mr. Williams as its new designer of men’s wear. It’s bigger than hip-hop.
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At the Super Bowl, Rihanna Returns to Music, Briefly
The New York Times – Music:
After seven years largely away from the stage, the singer and mogul used the halftime show to perform a dozen hits, nod to her nonmusical business and announce that she’s pregnant.
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How the Grammys Bring Rebels Into the Fold
The New York Times – Music:
The awards show needs to build bridges between generations. That means convincing once-overlooked upstarts to show up as elders.
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Drake: Rap’s Biggest Fan
The New York Times – Music:
Hip-hop can sometimes discourage rappers from openly embracing their heroes, but Drake wears his enthusiasms loudly and, this past week, literally.
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Ice Spice, Hip-Hop’s New Princess, Is Just Warming Up
The New York Times – Music:
Last year, the Bronx rapper emerged from the drill scene with a pop-friendly sound, and attracted the attention of Drake. Now she’s releasing her first EP.
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A Night With FunkFlex, New York Rap Historian and Booster
The New York Times – Music:
What happens when various generations of rappers end up in the same room? The radio D.J. and local connector, craving hometown pride and action beyond the algorithm, put out the call.
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‘Her Loss’ Is Playtime for Drake and 21 Savage
The New York Times – Music:
The rappers’ collaborative album is loose and untethered, a frisky experiment that’s intermittently successful.
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How Takeoff and the Migos Flow Changed Atlanta Rap
The New York Times – Music:
Quick-jabbing triplets had been a staple of rap, but the trio made the style sound fresh, thanks in large part to Takeoff, its master of syncopation. The rapper was shot and killed at 28 on Tuesday.