Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers’: 5 Things We Learned
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A packed guest list, some potentially controversial moments, and a possible Song of the Year
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Jack Harlow Takes His Pop-Rap Victory Lap on ‘Come Home the Kids Miss You’
Posted in: Album ReviewsHe's a smooth entertainer with a warm personality but the Louisville rapper doesn't seem interested in much beyond dominating the charts.
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Future is a Platinum-Encrusted Antihero on ‘I Never Liked You’
Posted in: Album ReviewsHis new LP won't rank among his best, but it has a compositional sweep often absent from his work.
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Coi Leray Brings Real Anger and Energy to Her Splashy Major-Label Coming-Out Party ‘Trendsetter’
Posted in: Album ReviewsLeray’s passion is thrilling to listen to, and her music is provocatively weird and full of stylistic pivots
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J. Cole Surveys His Empire on the Low-Stakes Mixtape ‘D-Day’
Posted in: Album ReviewsDJ Drama helms the release, with assists from Earthgang, 2 Chainz, A$AP Ferg and others.
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The 50 Best Notorious B.I.G. Songs
Posted in: Music ListsOn the 25th anniversary of the legendary rapper's tragic death, we honor his incredible musical legacy by counting down his 50 best songs.
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Robert Glasper Gets Deep Into ‘This R&B Shit’ as He Strives for Community and Renewal on ‘Black Radio III’
Posted in: Album ReviewsH.E.R., Ty Dolla $ign, and Killer Mike are among the guests on the multifaceted artist's latest project
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Earthgang Push Southern Rap into the Future on ‘Ghetto Gods’
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe Atlanta duo sound like they're spreading their wings and embracing challenges
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The 50 Best Weeknd Songs
Posted in: Music ListsFrom dark alt-R&B jams to sleek summer hits to synth-pop revelations, and beyond
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Mary J. Blige Keeps Challenging Herself on ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’
Posted in: Album ReviewsIt's an album full of emotional tumult as well as joy and optimism
