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Gary The Creator Sep 29, 2026

Kem Taps Camper for 'One Love (Camp Mix)' as R&B Veterans Turn to Remixes

Kem handed his February single to Grammy-winning producer Camper, and the move puts him in a long line of grown-folks R&B singers who used the remix to reach a second audience.

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Gary The Creator Sep 29, 2026

Jay-Z Tells Rick Rubin About His Father, a Vest and Ye as 'JAŸ-Z in 8' Hits Its Halfway Mark

HBO's eight-part Rick Rubin series reached its midpoint Friday with Jay-Z on meeting his father once and the vest he wore in the Streets Is Watching era, while his words on Ye have traveled furthest.

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Gary The Creator Sep 29, 2026

Ledisi Records the Blues Dinah Washington and Aretha Franklin Sang Before Her

Ledisi's new single opens the For Dinah deluxe edition with a 1920s blues that Alberta Hunter, Dinah Washington and Aretha Franklin all recorded before her.

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Gary The Creator Sep 29, 2026

New York Lost Its Score Reunion to a Nor'easter, and No Make-Up Date Is on the Books

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean were set to celebrate 30 years of The Score on the Great Lawn before Global Citizen's first cancellation in 14 years. Their only remaining dates are in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

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Gary The Creator Sep 28, 2026

The Sept 25 Catch-Up: DDG, John Legend, Your Old Droog, Lizz Wright, Terrill and More

Twelve more releases from the week of Sept 25, from DDG's livestream-built HIT-A-THON and John Legend's Fireflies to Terrill's Seconds, Kevon Edmonds, Zyah Belle and DreamDoll.

Cover art: John Legend feat. Pharrell Williams – Fireflies

New Music

New Single

All New Music Releases Sep 28, 2026

John Legend feat. Pharrell Williams – Fireflies

John Legend's "Fireflies," co-written by and featuring Pharrell Williams, follows lead single "Daylight" as the second preview of Muse, the Pharrell-produced album due Oct 23 on Republic.

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Cover art: Your Old Droog – Bread & Butter

New Music

New Album

All New Music Releases Sep 28, 2026

Your Old Droog – Bread & Butter

Your Old Droog's 12-track Bread & Butter, out on Rem-U-Lak Records and Nature Sounds, pairs beats from J-Es, Ohbliv, Conductor Williams and Flying Lotus with guests including Evidence, Oddisee, Masta Ace and Georgia Anne Muldrow.

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New Music

New Album

All New Music Releases Sep 28, 2026

DDG – HIT-A-THON

DDG's 15-track HIT-A-THON, made during a seven-day livestream from an Atlanta mansion, arrives via Epic with Lil Yachty, 42 Dugg, BunnaB, DreamDoll and Real Boston Richey among the guests.

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Gary The Creator Sep 28, 2026

Business Week: Common's $19.99 Pinot, 50 Cent's Casino Dice, John Legend's Rent Checks and Cardi B's Open Chair

Common launched a $19.99 Pinot Noir named for his South Side block, 50 Cent takes a Cee-lo table game to Las Vegas, John Legend's Bilt deal covers rent for 50 students, and Cardi B heads into album three without Full Stop.

Kehlani, Cardi B and Bruno Mars MTV VMAs

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Gary The Creator Sep 28, 2026

The VMAs Gave Hip-Hop and R&B Their Trophies After the Cameras Cut

Cardi B and Kehlani won Best Hip-Hop and Bruno Mars took Best R&B, but neither award made the 2026 VMAs telecast. Here is everything hip-hop, R&B and soul from Snoop Dogg's night in Los Angeles.

Artist Guide

Gary The Creator Sep 28, 2026

Every Sample Has Two Owners: The Artist's Guide to Clearing One Before Release

Anderson .Paak and Cordae built "A Good Day" on a Bill Withers master and a Withers and Scarborough composition. Here is how artists clear both sides, what owners ask for, and when a replay beats the original.

Deep Dives

Gary The Creator Sep 28, 2026

Ten Years of Cranes in the Sky: The Album That Rewired Alt-R&B

A Seat at the Table turns 10 on Sept. 30. How Solange built it, how Syd, Jhené Aiko and Joyce Wrice carried it forward, her full discography, and what her new band rehearsal shows.

GloRilla and Sexyy Red Turn Up 'Jiggly Bow Bow' in New Video

Johnny Gill's 'A Dance, A Kiss' Tops Billboard Adult R&B Airplay + Drops Video

After 'Hold On Me' and 'Won't Let Go,' Mariah Dawne Sings About Letting Go on 'Make Room'

Kem Taps Camper for 'One Love (Camp Mix)' as R&B Veterans Turn to Remixes

Jay-Z Tells Rick Rubin About His Father, a Vest and Ye as 'JAŸ-Z in 8' Hits Its Halfway Mark

Ledisi Records the Blues Dinah Washington and Aretha Franklin Sang Before Her

New York Lost Its Score Reunion to a Nor'easter, and No Make-Up Date Is on the Books

The Sept 25 Catch-Up: DDG, John Legend, Your Old Droog, Lizz Wright, Terrill and More

John Legend feat. Pharrell Williams – Fireflies

Your Old Droog – Bread & Butter

DDG – HIT-A-THON

Business Week: Common's $19.99 Pinot, 50 Cent's Casino Dice, John Legend's Rent Checks and Cardi B's Open Chair

The VMAs Gave Hip-Hop and R&B Their Trophies After the Cameras Cut

Every Sample Has Two Owners: The Artist's Guide to Clearing One Before Release

Ten Years of Cranes in the Sky: The Album That Rewired Alt-R&B