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National Treasure: Tina’s Best Vocal Performances
In 1992, Ebony asked Tina Turner what type of singer she was. “A serious singer,”…
Echoes: The Impact of Michelle Branch’s “Everywhere”
“‘Everywhere‘ started out as this simple acoustic love song,” the then 18-year-old Michelle Branch modestly…
Janelle Monàe and the Promise of a New America
I first met Janelle Monàe when she was 22 years-old and opening up for the…
Prince’s Sign O’ The Times: Unpacked
Only Prince could release a double album and have it be considered a back-to-basics move.…
François K’s Favorite Danceable and Funky Records
This post is part of our Disco 101 program, an in-depth series that looks at…
The Four Faces of Justin Timberlake
It’s hard to believe that the Disney-loving, noodle-haired teen hanging from Britney Spears’ arm in…
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anil Dash Teach You a Thing About New Jack Swing
On January 4, famed technologist Anil Dash and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda collaborated on a Spotify…
Moby’s Beautiful Inspirations
Electronic-pop polymath Moby returns with his 15th album, Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt on…
The Death of Boogie and Birth of House: Disco’s ’80s Mutations
This post is part of our Disco 101 program, an in-depth series that looks at…