May 23, 2026
Rob Base, Harlem Icon and Crossover Pioneer, Dies at 59
The 'It Takes Two' legend and foundational Harlem voice has passed away following a private battle with cancer.
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1395 posts by this author.
May 23, 2026
Jim Jones Enlists Kodie Shane and Yung Bleu for 'In The Car'
Jim Jones bridges the generational gap on 'In The Car,' a breezy, synth-driven collaboration featuring the melodic touch of Kodie Shane and Yung Bleu.
May 23, 2026
Stormzy and Odeal Find a Common Language on ‘24 Hours’
Stormzy joins forces with Odeal for '24 Hours,' a percussive Afrobeats-inflected single that signals a smoother, more melodic direction for the London heavyweight.
May 23, 2026
In Rotation: Tendai
Blending cinematic production with a meticulous approach to soul, London’s Tendai is moving R&B away from the lo-fi trend and toward something far more permanent.
May 23, 2026
In Rotation: hemlocke springs
Moving beyond viral moments, Isimeme Udu is crafting a high-concept, synth-heavy world that positions her as pop's most promising new eccentric.
May 23, 2026
In Rotation: Debbie
Moving from Stormzy collaborator to solo standout, London’s Debbie is redefining modern British soul with a voice built on restraint and timeless songwriting.
May 23, 2026
In Rotation: Miluhska
Bridging the gap between Ecuadorian-Peruvian roots and Miami’s electronic underground, Miluhska is crafting a bilingual pop-electronic hybrid that feels both intimate and essential.
May 23, 2026
In Rotation: Mary Ann Alexander
From the recording studios of Kerala to the forefront of the global neo-soul movement, Mary Ann Alexander is redefining South Indian R&B with technical grace.
May 22, 2026
PawPaw Rod Receives Wooster Co-Sign
From viral breakout to a definitive voice in the new West Coast vanguard, PawPaw Rod earns the Wooster Co-Sign.
May 22, 2026
Alissa White-Gluz
A surge in solo conviction suggests the Arch Enemy frontwoman is finally ready to step outside the band’s shadow.
May 22, 2026
Hmm... Sabrina Sterling
Apple Music's editorial curators are moving early on Sabrina Sterling’s understated songwriting.
May 22, 2026
Melodicb
A sharp rise in conviction scores and Apple Music editorial interest marks Melodicb as a high-momentum artist to watch.
May 22, 2026
Active Child
A surge in editorial interest suggests Pat Grossi’s glacial baroque-pop is finding a new generation of listeners.
May 22, 2026
Hmm... Kurupt
A strategic editorial addition suggests the architect of West Coast lyricism is finding a new audience.
May 22, 2026
DJ Scream
A legacy architect of the Atlanta mixtape era is seeing a new wave of editorial validation.
May 22, 2026
Hmm... Mick Jenkins
A surge in Spotify editorial support suggests a new chapter is opening for the Chicago lyricist.
May 22, 2026
Hmm... HoodRich Pablo Juan
A strategic return to Spotify editorial playlists suggests the Atlanta veteran is testing the waters for a second act.
May 22, 2026
The Raw Friction of Sha Gz
A rising conviction score and new editorial support suggest Sha Gz is moving beyond the Bronx drill vacuum.
May 22, 2026
Bri Biase
A rising conviction score and strategic editorial backing suggest Bri Biase is moving from the fringes to the center of the Southern rap conversation.
May 22, 2026
Hmm... Diamond The Body
Apple Music is betting on Diamond The Body’s raw, unpolished Southern grit.
May 22, 2026
Hmm... northside lord
Curators are betting on northside lord's silhouette before the data catches up.
May 22, 2026
Hmm... Rob Viktum
A recent Apple Music editorial nod suggests the industry is finally catching up to Rob Viktum's meticulous brand of underground production.
May 22, 2026
Recognize Ali
A master of boom-bap technicality finds new momentum via major editorial placement.
May 22, 2026
Kalin Jones
A rising conviction score and Apple Music editorial backing suggest Kalin Jones is ready to bridge the gap between R&B and street rap.