Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

The Haitian DJ's new anthem is about forging "genuine cultural unity." Get all the details from our discussion here.

Jamaican dancehall deejay Danny English has reportedly died from a diabetes-related illness. He was 54. The musician was best ...

GRAMMY® Award-nominated international Jamaican pop sensation, Shenseea, has unveiled her highly anticipated new single Puni Police produced by the renowned Di Genius. Watch the video now!

Drake was raised in Toronto and worked as a child actor on "Degrassi." After pivoting to music, he became one of the most ...

But the new crop of artists emerging out of the African continent have continued making it clearer that their music can exist beyond the borders of “Afrobeats” and should not be broadly and ...

Asake's exit from Olamide's record label has left his fans confused over what to expect. Legit.ng looked into other artists ...

Veteran bandleader and keyboard/trumpet player Marc Capelle brings his Red Room Orchestra to the Great American Music Hall ...

The beloved and annual month-long festival KUUMBA is back this February 2025, and this time it's celebrating its 30th ...

To reach the highest tier of global stardom and compete with artists like Drake and the Weeknd under these circumstances is something entirely new. After the blockbuster 2022 LP “Un Verano sin ...

Central Cee is taking U.K. rap to new heights on a global stage. Hailing from West London, the trailblazer has rapidly ...