Prince was nothing if not prolific, but turning out material at a breakneck pace didn’t…
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Don’t Bore Us, Get to the Chorus
Despite its reputation as the No. 1 music-industry disruptor of 2019, Lil Nas X’s honky-hop…
Isaac Hayes Sampled: 50 Years of ‘Hot Buttered Soul’
There was nothing like Hot Buttered Soul, the luxuriant, expansive, exploratory soul album by Isaac…
Off the Wall: Great Quincy Jones Productions from the ’70s and ’80s
With a career that spans more than 60 years, Quincy Jones has one of music’s…
Your Music Horoscope: Leo Season
Astrology’s pretty ancient, but we’re here for it as a modern-day cultural phenomenon—horoscopes and astrology…
Your Music Horoscope: Cancer Season
Astrology has become a cultural phenomenon—horoscopes and astrology memes are prevalent on social media, and…
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.…