Every great song is born in the soul of the artist” - Shawna Renee Music lover and cultural critic, Shawna Renee, introduces ...

Here are 10 hip-hop tracks that celebrate and reference the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Lyric: “Rosa Parks sat so Martin Luther could walk/Martin Luther walked so Barack Obama could run.” ...

The choose-what-you-pay show at Lincoln Center also featured Talib Kweli, a tribute to Trugoy the Dove, and more.

Four Black artists will perform at Trump’s inauguration, igniting a cultural firestorm about art, politics, and the cost of ...

Kendrick Lamar and SZA release eight innovative tracks, blending creativity and authenticity in their collaborative journey.

Rappers have also shown love to Aaliyah by sampling her songs. Jay-Z used her track “Rock the Boat” in his song “Blueprint 2, ...

Playing a multi-night stand in Boston represents an opportunity and a challenge for a musician like Robert Glasper.

Gangstagrass, known for its genre-defying blend of bluegrass and hip hop, first gained widespread attention with its ...

This week in Philly music, hometown hero Kurt Vile plays two solo shows at Johnny Brenda’s, pianist Robert Glasper settles in ...

The performer is bringing his Mighty Midnight Revival gospel choir to play with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall on ...

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Otis Kane’s lovestruck new single to BabyDrill’s shot-firing banger. Be ...

Ringo Starr maintains his perpetual optimism in “Look Up,” the title track of his new, Nashville-centered album. Written by T ...