music
Getting to Know Zara Larsson, the Pop Queen Finessing Social Media
Meet the cheeky feminist next-door.
By Michelle LhooqPhotography by Yu Tsai
Miley Cyrus Possibly Revealed Shawn Mendes and Cardi B Will Be on Her Next Album
!!!!
By Allie Gemmill
Big Rob Triumphantly Returned to the Jonas Brothers for "Burnin' Up"
And that's no lie!
By Allie Gemmill
If You Think Taylor Swift Is the Only Artist Making Protest Songs, You’re Just Not Listening
Black artists are likely wondering what took Swift so long.
By Anjana Pawa
Give Justine Skye Another Try
The singer shares how she's evolved with her music through the years.
By Danielle Kwateng-Clark
How Spanish-Speaking Artists at the VMAs Unapologetically Represented
This year’s VMAs felt like the first year that the Spanish-language performances were an essential component.
By Bianca Betancourt
Meet the R&B Guitarist Who Found Early Inspiration in "Sesame Street"
Mac Ayres makes mood music perfect for a slow drive.
By Tasbeeh Herwees
Missy Elliott’s Prioritization of Black Art Keeps Her Winning
It introduces the audience to the idea that young Black girls are often chastised and ridiculed for exhibiting out-of-the-box thinking and behavior — something that Missy has always represented.
By Imani Bashir
Saint Bodhi's Debut Music Video Is a Raw Glimpse of Survival
The Los Angeles-bred singer doesn't hold back on telling a painful story.
By Danielle Kwateng-Clark
Vic Mensa Is Painting an Uncomfortable Picture of America
“I had to address that miseducation and decide my own heroes and villains — and that was Assata as the hero and Columbus as the villain.”
By Kim Kelly
Lil Nas X Has Forever Changed Hip-Hop as an Out Queer Artist
He isn’t the first Black queer artist to tread the shaky waters of the music industry, but Lil Nas X is the first making "Billboard" history.
By Mikeisha Daché Vaughn
Megan Thee Stallion Is Trademarking "Hot Girl Summer"
Behold: a queen who takes ownership over her own genius.
By Bianca Betancourt
Meet Kidd Kenn, Chicago's Dynamic Home Hero
“When Kehlani texted me, I knew I was the real deal."
By Kathy Iandoli
A Brief History of Afrobeats
Beyoncé's new 'Lion King' album is a part of something way bigger.
By Aaron Cohen
Coco and Breezy Just Created the Ultimate Afro-Latinx Playlist
The Afro-Boricua twins share cultural truths and give the people a reason to dance.
By Marjua Estevez
Australian Singer Montaigne Packs a Serious Message Into Her New Music Video
"The song is about this political moment."
By Bianca Betancourt
Meet Nnena, the Soulful Rapper Signed the J.J. Abrams Music Label
"What’s for me is for me and nothing will get in my way."
By Bianca Betancourt
Beyoncé's First Song Off 'The Lion King' Soundtrack Is a Sonic Experience
“This is a new experience of storytelling."
By Bianca Betancourt
BTS Fans Think New Japanese Single "Lights" Sounds Like a "Warm Hug"
"Bts’s friendship is so beautiful."
By Sara Delgado