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The 20 Best R&B/Soul Albums of 2020

The 20 Best R&B/Soul Albums of 2020

In this time of political unrest, racial strife, and pandemic, soul and R&B walked tall and carried a big stick, while also being a much needed balm and source of warmth in 2020.

The 60 Best Albums of 2020

The 60 Best Albums of 2020

Despite a global pandemic, an economic crash, and the shut-down of international touring, 2020 bestowed an embarrassment of musical riches upon us.

The 15 Best Soul/R&B Albums of 2017

The 15 Best Soul/R&B Albums of 2017

2017 has been a banner year for soul music of all stripes with a number of momentous debuts. All the while, R&B keeps pushing forward.

Governors Ball 2016: A Deluge of Photos from the Rainy Festival

Governors Ball 2016: A Deluge of Photos from the Rainy Festival

Awesome photos of Miguel, Robyn, De La Soul, Purity Ring and more that couldn't fit into general festival coverage.
Kamasi Washington at Blue Note: 25 August 2015 (Photos)

Kamasi Washington at Blue Note: 25 August 2015 (Photos)

All the press raving about Kamasi Washington are correct. The tenor saxophonist's Epic performances are not to be missed.
Them Changes: A Conversation with Thundercat

Them Changes: A Conversation with Thundercat

He's the go-to bass mastermind who's anchored already-iconic albums by Kendrick Lamar and Kamasi Washington. For his latest mini-album, Thundercat gets both sad and weird, taking us on a true emotional journey.
Wiz Khalifa: 28 Grams

Wiz Khalifa: 28 Grams

28 Grams is full of interesting, moody, personality-drenched beats, many of which go to waste because they’re not suited to the artist.
Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash – New York (Photos)

Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash – New York (Photos)

Over the course of almost four hours, four collectives, each with special guests, battled to win the audience's applause and the Culture Clash 2013 title.
Flying Lotus’s Birthday: 7 October 2012 – New York (Terminal 5)

Flying Lotus’s Birthday: 7 October 2012 – New York (Terminal 5)

The crowd at the sold out Terminal 5 show sang happy birthday to Steven Ellison, better known as Flying Lotus, twice. Ellison, along with his Brainfeeder crew, is in the midst of a NYC takeover to support his new album, Until the Quiet Comes.