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Go-go music is the soundtrack of Washington, D.C. Despite a four-decade history and a few national hits like “Da Butt,” by Experience Unlimited (E.U.), and “Shake Your Thang,” by Salt-N-Pepa with E.U., the funk offshoot, often referred to as a cousin of hip-hop, is a proudly regional music — born …

Throughout his career, Kendrick Lamar has never been one to relinquish control. He says as much in his verse on Big Sean’s aptly titled 2013 single. On that track, a fiery declaration of rap supremacy, Kendrick’s ability to wrangle personas and sonic textures from his voice made for one of …

Kendrick Lamar continues to roll out clues for his highly anticipated album, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, due to arrive on Friday. On Wednesday, he revealed what appears to be the cover art of his final release for Top Dawg Entertainment. On Instagram, Lamar shared a striking photo featuring …

In a new song snippet shared on Instagram and Twitter, Chance the Rapper delights in a karmic story of George Washington’s death before weighing ideas like Black wealth, violent revolt, and voting. The 43-second clip boasts some of his most interesting bars and delivery in recent memory. After weaving a …

Brockhampton‘s Merlyn Wood has dropped the video for new solo single “S.Y.K.” He’s the latest member from the group to step out from the band with solo material following founding member Kevin Abstract since their Saturation trilogy in 2017. In the “S.Y.K.” (which stands for “so you know”) visual, he …

On FM!, his 2018 collaboration with Kenny Beats, Vince Staples treaded familiar territory, presenting stories past and present of running around his favorite haunt, Long Beach’s Ramona Park, and the streets that orbit it, as California backyard party music that might get played on the radio. Kenny reprises his role …

Pi’erre Bourne, the rapper and producer best known for helming the sound of acts like Playboi Carti and Young Nudy, has released a new song with diamond-headed rapper Lil Uzi Vert called “Sossboy 2.” Previously, the pair connected on the deluxe edition of Uzi’s Eternal Atake, for which Bourne produced …

Tyler, the Creator has dropped new song “Tell Me How.” He originally wrote the track for a Coca-Cola commercial released last month. “Tell me how it tastes, yeah, the good, good, good,” he raps over a bouncy soundscape. “I’m a little down with the good, good, good.” In the commercial, …

Following reports that he was hospitalized in Los Angeles, Dr. Dre issued an optimistic statement saying he would be “back home soon.” “Thanks to my family, friends and fans for their interest and well-wishes,” the hip-hop mogul said in a statement via his lawyer. “I’m doing great and getting excellent …

Nelly heralded the 20th anniversary of Country Grammar by performing a three-song medley of hits from his 2000 debut LP at the 2020 American Music Awards on Sunday. Nelly, a three-time AMAs winner, took the stage at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater, delivering “Country Grammar,” “E.I.” and “Ride Wit Me.” He …