The New York Times – Music:
Counting down some personal favorites, including a major rap tour, the sublime bridge in a breakup song and Timothée Chalamet’s rapping.
Category: Playboi Carti (Rapper)
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Playboi Carti, Rage Rap’s Goth King, Beckons Brooklyn to the Pit
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper, who has become one of hip-hop’s leading stars, presided over a sweaty tangle of young men outfitted in black and ecstatically moshing.
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Remembering the Moments That Jolted Pop Music Last Year
The New York Times – Music:
A final look back at some of our favorite characters, trends, lyrics and micro-moments of 2024. Plus: listener mailbag!
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Popcast (Deluxe): Listening to Beyoncé & Future (and the Discourse)
The New York Times – Music:
How conversation about very specific aspects of the new albums “Cowboy Carter” and “We Don’t Trust You” can obscure talk of their musical quality.
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Alice Coltrane’s Explosive Carnegie Hall Concert, and 7 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by St. Vincent, Ani DiFranco, Camila Cabello and others.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Playboi Carti, Waxahatchee and 12 More to Watch
The New York Times – Music:
A breakdown of new albums and songs for 2024 (and a handful of possible but dubious releases).
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A Lost (and Found) John Coltrane Recording, and More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Claud, Silvana Estrada, Hannah Georgas and others.