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Cedric Brazle Explains the Creative Work Behind His Cinematic R&B
In a new YouKnowIGotSoul interview, Cedric Brazle connects family memories, artist development and independent ambition to the world of Cologne, Vol. 1.
3 hours ago


Cardi B Brings Eight Songs and a Full Band to NPR’s Tiny Desk
Cardi B’s October 19th Tiny Desk concert puts familiar hits in a live-band setting, with Adam Blackstone serving as music director.
5 hours ago


Power Mic Check: LL Cool J Talks Ownership, Staying Power and Life Beyond the Mic
LL Cool J’s new 7PM in Brooklyn interview connects creative judgment, music ownership and a career that reaches from Hip-Hop into Hollywood.
9 hours ago


Power Mic Check: Treach Revisits the Stories Behind Naughty by Nature’s Legacy
Treach’s new Drink Champs conversation connects the group’s defining records with the relationships and decisions behind a long Hip-Hop career.
9 hours ago


TheARTI$T Opens Up About Vulnerability, Vocal Layers and Finding Her Voice
In a new interview, TheARTI$T explains how Troy Taylor shaped her studio approach and why emotional honesty remains central to her R&B.
3 days ago


Busta Rhymes Revisits the Records—and the People—That Shaped Him
His KCRW library visit connects A Tribe Called Quest’s encouragement with the funk, soul and dancehall behind his musical world.
4 days ago


Mahalia Connects Musical Independence With a New Kind of Confidence
On The Beauty Desk, the R&B singer discusses personal change, creative freedom and learning to see herself differently.
4 days ago


Joyce Wrice Explains the Studio Partnerships Behind Machiko
A new interview details how Mack Keane, Camper and Leon Thomas helped Wrice explore different writing and production approaches.
5 days ago


Nivea Is Studying Audio Engineering and Training Her Voice for Her Next Chapter
Nivea discusses night classes, vocal coaching, a steady creative team, and her hopes for the unreleased song “Ferris Wheel.”
6 days ago


The Drop Team Puts West Coast Hip-Hop’s Creative Voices at the Center
The Drop’s creative team explains how original music, community knowledge, and lived experience shape its West Coast Hip-Hop storytelling.
6 days ago


Indigenous Hip-Hop Artists Put Representation and Community at the Center of Their Work
Antoine X, Nataanii Means, and Tufawon explain how music, public speaking, and community connections help challenge stereotypes and reach new audiences.
6 days ago


Tems Puts Creative Freedom First as She Shapes a More R&B-Leaning Next Album
In a new EE72 interview, Tems discusses protecting her peace, trusting her songwriting instincts, and moving toward a mellower R&B sound.
6 days ago


Power Mic Check: Young Guru Draws a Line Between Creative AI and Studio Tools
In a new AllHipHop interview, Young Guru separates assistive technology from creative AI and stresses the importance of teaching the next generation.
Oct 12


Lil Quill Puts Independence and Growth at the Center of His Next Chapter
In a new Progress Report interview, Lil Quill discusses confidence, independence and the relationships behind his next career chapter.
Oct 9


John Legend Talks Creative Trust, Lasting Songs and Life Beyond the Charts
John Legend’s new Breakfast Club interview explores creative trust with Pharrell and why lasting connections matter more to him than first-week rankings.
Oct 9


Joyce Wrice Finds a Creative Voice Beyond Heartbreak Ahead of Machiko
In Andscape’s B-Sides interview, Joyce Wrice explains the personal shift behind her next chapter and the demands of building a career as a singer and dancer.
Oct 8


Bizzy Bone Talks Group Unity and the Next Generation on The Punchline Academy
A new interview puts Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s relationships and Bizzy Bone’s family legacy at the center of the conversation.
Oct 8


Power Mic Check: AZ Chike and Lucky Daye Debate AI, Co-Signs and Credibility
The Shop’s October 5th conversation brings Hip-Hop and R&B perspectives to the questions of who creates music and how artists earn trust.
Oct 5


Power Mic Check: Mistah F.A.B. Puts Oakland’s Culture and Community First
Mistah F.A.B.’s new Drink Champs conversation connects Bay Area musical roots, independent hustle and giving back to Oakland.
Sep 28


Master P Revisits No Limit’s Ownership Playbook in New Boardroom Interview
Master P’s new Boardroom interview revisits No Limit’s distribution strategy, creative process and the business decisions behind MP Da Last Don.
Sep 25
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