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KenTheMan Turned a Diss Track for Her Ex Into a Rap Career
The Houston rapper spoke to VICE about the importance of staying indie and why her debut EP is "for the hoes."
SZA's Sultry Return and 19 of the Best R&B Songs of Summer 2020
It was a summer of socially distanced events at the park and over Zoom, but Jazmine Sullivan, Brandy, and Victoria Monét still kept R&B steamy.
It’s Bandcamp Friday Again, Baby!
As summer ends, we’re supporting our favorite artists on Bandcamp by buying albums from Corey Flood, Power Trip, Narrow Head, and Ulver.
'WAP' and 12 of the Best Songs That Had Us Sweating Through August
This month was hot and horrid but music from artists like Bartees Strange, Lomelda, and Victoria Monét helped us through it.
Victoria Monét Was R&B's Best Kept Secret—Until Now
Monét wrote for Ariana Grande and Brandy, but with 'Jaguar,' she establishes that her most important work is her own.
Flo Milli's Classic SWV Sample and 13 Other Songs Hotter Than This July
July was a month of problematic music news and posthumous albums from Juice WRLD and Pop Smoke, but music prevailed anyway.
Dehd's New Album Will Make You Miss Going to Shows
'Flower of Devotion' is bursting with life and tangible energy on record, but it’s the kind of music that’s best experienced live.
26 Essential Albums You Might Have Missed in 2020
From Anz to Yaya Bey, these under-the-radar releases deserve more love than they got.
The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers Just Made a Comp to Support Immigrants
The newly formed union put out ‘Exitos Varios,’ a 15-track LP from essential underground artists, just in time for Bandcamp Friday.
Noname's Response to J. Cole and 12 Other Songs We Loved This Month
While much of the industry was shaking to keep up with the revolution, artists like Noname, City Girls, and Shamir continued to make the music we wanted to hear.
The 15 Best R&B Songs of Spring 2020
From Chloe x Halle's evolution on 'Ungodly Hour' to Teyana Taylor's 90s-inspired 'The Album,' R&B has kept us grounded amid chaos.