Funk You Up” had a playful chorus that mimicked a game of musical chairs: “Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, ...

When his family moved from West to East Oakland, Calif., young D’Wayne Wiggins had to make new friends amid a tsunami of ...

Young, hot stars like Leon Thomas, Givēon, and Coco Jones put a distinctly old-school touch on their music and were rewarded with nominations in the general Best R&B Album category. It makes the race ...

Ever since Elvis and The Beatles spawned an army of imitators, tribute bands have been popular. Why are they having a moment now like never before?

There is no debate that Queens’ own Nicki Minaj completely modernized rap with her versatility and bold lyricism. Born in ...

Carlton was best known for his hits “Everlasting Love” and “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked.” “Everlasting ...

The Boy Is Mine Tour hit Kaseya Center with powerhouse vocals, guest stars, and a heartfelt tribute to Whitney Houston.

The issue is The ultimate review of 2025: the best albums, the biggest events and the megastars who rocked our world.

Andre founded Uptown Records, which was responsible for bringing us Al B. Sure and Heavy D. Once Diddy began interning for Andre, he helped discover and break artists for the label, such as Jodeci, ...

Penelope Road creates a contagious sound and style that‘s just as centered in the past as it is in the present. They’ll end the year with three hometown shows this month.