The New York Times – Music:
John Sykes, the chairman of the organization behind the hall, talks about the ouster of Jann Wenner, the need to diversify inductees and surprises at this year’s ceremony.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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15 Great Songs From 1989 (the Year, Not the Album)
The New York Times – Music:
A playlist celebrating a staggeringly great year in music: Pixies, Janet Jackson, De La Soul, Madonna, Indigo Girls and more.
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Lauryn Hill Continues to Evolve on Her ‘Miseducation” Anniversary Tour
The New York Times – Music:
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” as well as her legacy with the Fugees, the singer and rapper reveled in the power of reinvention.
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Drake Takes on All Comers
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper’s new album, “For All the Dogs,” has stirred debate about maturity and misogyny, and led to questions about the next phase of his career.
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The 45 King, Who Produced for Jay-Z and Eminem, Dies at 62
The New York Times – Music:
The 62-year-old Bronx native infused a distinctive jazzy flavor in his beats. He contributed tracks to Queen Latifah’s debut album and produced Eminem’s “Stan” and other hip-hop classics.
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Fugees’ Pras Says Lawyer Used A.I. for ‘Ineffectual’ Defense
The New York Times – Music:
Prakazrel Michel was convicted in April in an illegal foreign influence scheme. In a motion for a new trial, he said his lawyer’s closing argument was “frivolous.”
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Still Mourning Takeoff’s Death, Quavo Steps Out Alone
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper, whose Migos group mate and nephew was killed last November, has released a solo album as he struggles to process the loss and prevent further gun violence.
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Drake Streams His Way to No. 1 Again With ‘For All the Dogs’
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper’s latest album is his 13th LP to top the Billboard 200 chart. But he’s no longer music’s only streaming giant.