The New York Times – Music:
This documentary by Estevan Oriol chronicles the rise of a group that he has been around since its inception.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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DJ Kay Slay, Fiery Radio Star and Rap Mixtape Innovator, Dies at 55
The New York Times – Music:
The one-time graffiti artist and New York D.J. for Hot 97 was known for breaking artists and stoking beefs that gave fuel to the careers of Nas, Jay-Z, 50 Cent and more.
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Lil Durk and Morgan Wallen Return to the Top of the Album Chart
The New York Times – Music:
The country star’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” has had tremendous staying power, landing at No. 2 in its 66th week out.
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Lizzo’s Disco Dance Party, and 11 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Phoebe Bridgers, KeiyaA, Wild Pink and others.
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Camila Cabello Gets in Her Head, and 16 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Kelsea Ballerini, Syd, Oliver Sim and others.
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Fivio Foreign Had an Epiphany. Can He Change Drill Rap?
The New York Times – Music:
On his debut album, the Brooklyn rapper hopes to smooth a path forward for the city’s ascendant hip-hop scene, even as it draws criticism amid a rise in gun violence.
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Lizzo’s ‘Big Grrrls’ Asks Big Questions
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The singer wanted a new kind of backup dancer. Along the way, she ended up making a new kind of TV show.
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Kanye West Replaced by Swedish House Mafia and the Weeknd at Coachella
The New York Times – Music:
A little over a week before the music festival’s first weekend, West, now known as Ye, dropped out of his headlining slot.
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The Psychic Contortions of the Black Billionaire
The New York Times – Music:
Black billionaires are rare, and a disproportionate number of them are performers. What does that much wealth do to your art?