JAY-Z Bares His Soul On '4:44'
On his new album, the rapper and entrepreneur continues to push himself to the forefront of the genre, paving the way for the next generation of MCs to age gracefully on the mic.
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Think You've Memorized 'Hamilton'? Get Ready To Prove It
The latest offshoot from the Broadway sensation, The Hamilton Instrumentals, allows listeners to demonstrate just how well they've committed Lin-Manuel Miranda's words to memory.
Danay Suarez's 'Preguntas' Video Weaves A Story Of Wonder
The Cuban rapper and vocalist's new video, for a song from her stunning second album, Palabras Manuales, is one of her strongest statements yet. The song features Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca.
Morning News Brief: GOP Continues Work On Health Care Bill, JAY-Z Releases New Album
Republican senators are working on revisions to their health care plan. Also, Hong Kong is marking 20 years under Chinese rule, and rapper JAY-Z has a new album.
Gary DeCarlo, Singer Of 'Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye,' Dies At 75
Long unacknowledged as the voice behind the indelible stadium anthem, the singer and co-writer died on Wednesday at age 75.
First Watch: Humble Fire, 'Builder'
The D.C. band's new video, for the dreamy pop song "Builder," is about the ties that bind and also the ties that confine.
Songs We Love: Hiss Golden Messenger, 'Standing In The Doorway'
M.C. Taylor has a rueful, weary reediness that makes the tensions in his songs pull that much harder. In a beautiful outtake from Heart Like A Levee, dreaming and reality are at odds.
Songs We Love: Phat Lip, 'Stranger's Love'
The new single from South Carolina musician Kelly Jo Ramirez's project is an infectious break-up song with Latin rhythms and pop harmonies. "I wanted to show the spectrum of Latino sound," she says.
World Cafe Nashville: Lillie Mae
Though still in her 20s, the fiddler and singer-songwriter has been plying her trade in Nashville for a decade and a half. She talks singing with her siblings and her Jack White-produced solo debut.
'New York,' I Love You: Hear St. Vincent's Bold New Ballad
Last week, St. Vincent announced an upcoming tour, suggesting the impending release of her first album since 2014. Now, she's got a sweet, sad new single to match.