The New York Times – Music:
She captured the radiant chaos at New York City clubs like CBGB in the 1970s, when bands like the Ramones, Blondie and the Patti Smith Group were emerging.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Sofiane Pamart Emerged From France’s Rap Scene. Now, He’s Setting the Piano World on Fire.
The New York Times – Music:
Sofiane Pamart is on a mission to make his instrument as popular, and spectacular, as possible.
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Tupac Shakur’s Stepbrother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, 29 Years After Murder
The New York Times – Music:
Maurice Shakur said in a complaint filed against Duane Keith Davis, who was charged in 2023 with the rapper’s murder, that the “threads are starting to come together.”
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Jay-Z Breaks Down the Stories Behind His Most Famous Songs
The New York Times – Music:
The artist shares stories behind his famous songs, the writing challenges he sets for himself and how he has sustained a hip-hop career.
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Gwendolyn Chisolm, Who Rhymed on Rap’s First Female Hit, Dies at 66
The New York Times – Music:
A chance encounter led to overnight success for the Sequence, a seminal trio whose “Funk You Up” broke barriers.
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Kanye West’s Concert in Poland Is Canceled Amid Furor Over Antisemitic Comments
The New York Times – Music:
The announcement came a day after a government official said, “In a country marked by the history of the Holocaust, we cannot pretend that this is just entertainment.”
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Kendrick Lamar’s Protégé Baby Keem Tells the Whole Story, Warts and All
The New York Times – Music:
The 25-year-old rapper and producer knows he’s benefited from his cousin’s support. But the path to his autobiographical album, “Casino,” was his alone.
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Kanye West’s Comeback: Sellouts, a Canceled Festival and Big Questions
The New York Times – Music:
Attempting a comeback after years of antisemitic statements, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is facing consequences while trying to navigate a test of his own making.
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Afrika Bambaataa’s Complicated Legacy
The New York Times – Music:
The tributes to one of hip-hop’s founders were complicated by allegations of sexual abuse made against him in recent years.