Gospel
BJ the Chicago Kid's '1123' Magnifies the Soul of the Black Experience
The singer's follow-up album is an ode to the Chicago upbringing that shaped how he approaches love and life.
Apparently Killer Mike Really Does Have His Own Religion
Involving a shrine in his house full of "women figures of divinity."
Aretha Franklin, an Unparalleled Singer and American Icon, Dies at 76
The Queen of Soul, whose career spanned six decades, died on Thursday morning.
Listen to Kanye West's New Song, "Lift Yourself"
On the track, released Friday night, Kanye spouts gibberish, seemingly trolling Ebro Darden.
Good Lord, This New Zeal & Ardor Song Is So Good
The first single from black metal/gospel project's second album, 'Stranger Fruit,' is brutal, murky, but weirdly inviting.
Let's Figure Out What the Hell Is Going On in DRAM's "Check Ya Fabrics"
He's teamed up with Rick Rubin for a wacky, psychedelic soul cut that may need an explainer.
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Robert Christgau on a Wave of American Epics
The Dean of American Rock Critics takes on the 'American Epic' soundtrack, a new Mahalia Jackson collection, a gospel guide, and a jug band blues retrospective.
Shifra Rifka Wants to Create Telepathic Dialogues with Her Music
Get to know the Toronto experimental artist with this mix featuring Aphex Twin, 2000s R&B, gospel choirs, and more.
It’s Tough to Be a Chance the Rapper Fan When You’re Not a Christian
How my personal relationship with Christianity made enjoying Chance's big Grammy night a challenge.
From Grime to Guildhall to Nao: How The UK's Originator of Wonky Funk Found Her Voice
From her early years as a teen grime MC, to studying at Guildhall, to a career as a professional beatboxer, Nao has tread many musical paths before arriving where she is today.
Heavn Help Us: The Joyful Music of Jamila Woods
Jamila Woods has established herself as one of the most sought-after new voices in music. Now the Chicago singer is making her solo debut with the uplifting new album 'Heavn.'
The Real Story Behind the Spiritual Black Metal Blues of Zeal and Ardor's 'Devil Is Fine'
You'd never be able to tell by listening that one of the year's most intriguing releases started as a joke.
