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‘We Are the Drums’: Raphael Saadiq on 'Sinners,' D’Angelo, and Letting the Blues Find Him

With an Academy Award for Best Original Song hanging in the balance, the Grammy Award-winning musician has plenty to talk about—and even more to be…

Feb 23 • Jay Connor

So What's Grammy Week Like? I'm Glad You Asked

In the immortal words of poet laureate Cam Parsons, 'May the RSVPs be in your favor.'

Feb 2 • Jay Connor

Country Music Isn't My Ministry—But Shaboozey's Amazon Music Live Performance Took Me to Church

After 11 excruciating months, Amazon Music Live is back outside.

Oct 24, 2025 • Jay Connor

I Got My Entire Life at The Hollywood Bowl's 'Perfect Angel: The Definitive Minnie Riperton Tribute'

Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Chanté Moore, and Alex Isley were just some of the big names who pulled up to honor the late singer's legacy.

Sep 25, 2025 • Jay Connor

Enough Is Enough. I’m Officially Good on Jay Electronica

Hit the eject button and get me off this bus IMMEDIATELY.

Sep 20, 2025 • Jay Connor

Teyana Taylor's Great 'Escape'

On her new album "Escape Room," the award-winning multi-hyphenate survives the hellish flames of heartbreak to emerge from the other side healed and…

Aug 25, 2025 • Jay Connor

Clipse Restore That Feeling and Rick James' Nostrils Couldn't Be Happier

16 years after their amicable divorce, Clipse finally return with the rap album of the year in tow.

Jul 14, 2025 • Jay Connor

Amid ICE Raids and Anarchy, A Roots Picnic Experience Taught Us What Resistance Sounds Like

The Roots blessed approximately 17,000 attendees at the Hollywood Bowl with what can only be described as a religious awakening.

Jun 11, 2025 • Jay Connor

From the Vault: Mr. West Goes to Washington

Kanye genuinely believes he’s somehow acting in the best interest of Black progress while basking in his starring role as Trump’s ventriloquist dummy.

May 16, 2025 • Jay Connor

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