LVRN's Black Music Month 2020 Playlist: Listen
This year, Black Music Month took a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more at the hands of police, we at Billboard hope Continue Reading
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Giveon Interview: 'Take Time' EP, Drake & More
As a new class of R&B artists continues to prosper in 2020, one rookie is outperforming the competition with his shrewd pen game. Long Beach native Giveon has distinguished himself Continue Reading
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Kevin Durant Taps IDK As Music Supervisor & Composer For ‘Basketball County’ Doc
Kevin Durant has tapped IDK to help bring the authentic vibes to his forthcoming Showtime documentary. The Warner Records rapper will serve as both Music Supervisor and Composer on Basketball Continue Reading
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Butterfly Ali Talks Switch From Actor On ABC’s ‘The Rookie’ To A Budding R&B Career
New York, NY – In today’s Hip Hop space, it’s not unusual for a rapper to be an actor, artist, and activist all at the same time — and it’s Continue Reading
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Kanye West Producer Mike Dean Releases ‘4:20’ Mixtape & Compares It To ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’
For many years, Mike Dean has been the trusted ears for not only Kanye West but the likes of Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, Madonna and virtually every artist who graces the Continue Reading
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First Beat: DaBaby, 21 Savage and More
As we approach the end of week five of quarantine, today (Apr. 17) is jam-packed with new releases. Can DaBaby deliver another “BOP?” Can OVO’s R&B twosome dvsn keep their Continue Reading
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H.E.R. Interview: On Girls With Guitars Series
Since the COVID-19 outbreak changed daily life in the U.S., music has served as a vital healing component for those in need of any mental and spiritual nourishment. On Monday Continue Reading
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Frank Ocean Ships Out Remixes of Two New Songs
Frank Ocean has never marched to the beat of anyone else’s drum, so it’s no surprise that the singer who delights in keeping fans off balance with unexpected releases has Continue Reading
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The Weeknd: Still Pop's Unlikeliest Superstar
The Internet had a good laugh last September when Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, resurfaced on the red carpet of the Toronto Film Festival with a thin mustache Continue Reading
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Rich the Kid 'Boss Man' Interview
“I don’t know what happened to the Frank Ocean record,” says Rich The Kid, when asked about a collaboration with the elusive R&B star that he teased in 2018. “[The Continue Reading
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Coachella 2020 Reportedly Postponed Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
Indigo, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was expected to take place over two weekends in April but according to Variety, the annual music event has been postponed due Continue Reading
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Black History Inspirations: TeaMarrr Shares Her Uplifting Playlist
Last year, as part of Billboard's Black History Month celebration, we asked Black artists spanning all genres to compile unique playlists exclusive to Billboard's Spotify account. Everyone from Normani and Continue Reading
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Black History Inspirations: Baby Rose’s Playlist Celebrates Classic R&B
Last year, as part of Billboard's Black History Month celebration, we asked Black artists spanning all genres to compile unique playlists exclusive to Billboard's Spotify account. Everyone from Normani and Continue Reading
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Brockhampton Finally Scored Its Hit Single — And Shia LaBeouf Helped Make It Possible
Brockhampton’s rise in the music industry diverges from the flash of TikTok-fueled virality that has helped so many new artists break through on the strength of a single track. Rather Continue Reading
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Tyler, The Creator Accepts Best Rap Album Grammy For ‘IGOR’ Alongside His Tearful Mother
Los Angeles, CA – Tyler, The Creator won his first Grammy Award at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night (January 26). The Odd Future mastermind accepted the award Continue Reading
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Interview: Tiffany Red Talks Transitioning From Songwriter To Artist
In some ways, being a songwriter is one of the more selfless ways that an individual can carve a niche in the music industry. There is a particular type of Continue Reading
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Michelle Obama Shares Workout Playlist Featuring Nipsey Hussle, Cardi B, The Carters & More
Michelle Obama has debuted a new workout playlist on Spotify, sharing a Hip Hop-heavy selection of songs on Sunday (January 19). The former first lady’s collection includes tracks from The Continue Reading
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Frank Ocean Stars in Prada’s Spring/Summer 2020 Menswear Campaign
Frank Ocean has long been a fan of Prada. The luxury fashion house returned the favor on Thursday (Jan. 9) by having Ocean star as the face of their Spring/Summer Continue Reading
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YouTube Announces ‘Coachella: 20 Years In The Desert’ Documentary
Los Angeles, CA – To celebrate Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival turning 20 this year, YouTube Originals will release a documentary titled Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert. Made in Continue Reading
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