Music
Page: 2
Jon B., the Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his silky-smooth vocals and romantic ballads, is making a triumphant return after a decade-long hiatus. With over 30 years in the industry, Jon’s career highlights include hit singles like “Someone to Love” featuring Babyface and “They Don’t Know,” as well as collaborations with legends like Tupac Shakur. […]
Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey are set to host ‘A Motown Christmas’, a holiday special celebrating the iconic Motown label and its enduring legacy. Airing Wednesday on NBC and streaming on Peacock, the event will feature more than 25 Motown classics, including hits like “My Girl,” “Dancing in the Streets,” and “Superstition.” Robinson will perform […]
The Roots have unveiled “A Roots Picnic Experience: Class of ’95,” an exciting event celebrating hip-hop’s golden era with a star-studded lineup. Scheduled for June 8, 2025, at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, the show will feature Lil’ Kim, Method Man & Redman, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, E-40, Raekwon, DJ Quik, Goodie Mob, Havoc, and others yet to […]
The Rochester Music Hall of Fame has announced its first three inductees for the Class of 2025: the rock band Black Sheep, the iconic music store Record Archive, and the renowned Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. These honorees represent the city’s rich and diverse musical heritage. An additional 65 inductees are set to be revealed in the […]
Jaelani Turner-Williams highlights the top 10 albums of 2024, showcasing a year of musical innovation across genres like hip-hop, R&B, and country. Established icons like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Kaytranada returned with transformative work, while rising stars Tyla, Doechii, and Shaboozey solidified their status as future industry leaders. Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter boldly blended country and […]
Doechii, the self-proclaimed “swamp princess” and TDE’s breakout rap star, made her debut on NPR’s iconic Tiny Desk series on December 6, 2024. The Tampa native brought her electrifying energy and genre-defying sound to the intimate stage, performing tracks from her critically acclaimed mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal. Known for her sharp lyricism and Southern […]
The first New Music Friday of December arrives with standout releases across genres. St. Louis rapper-singer Smino delivers his soulful fourth album, Maybe in Nirvana, featuring collaborations with Ravyn Lenae, Thundercat, and Aminé. Meanwhile, Milwaukee artist J.P. drops The Groove, a live EP of tracks from his summer album Coming Out Party. Country duo The […]
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are teaming up for a massive 2025 North American stadium tour. Announced on Tuesday morning, the Grand National Tour will feature stops at 19 stadiums across the U.S. and Canada next spring and summer. The collaboration follows the release of Lamar’s latest album, GNX, which includes two tracks featuring SZA: “Luther” […]
James Monroe Iglehart, the Tony-winning Broadway star, takes center stage in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, capturing the jazz icon’s signature growly voice. To perfect the role, Iglehart leaned on his theater connections, including Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice), for advice on sustaining such a demanding vocal performance eight shows a week. Brightman recommended a […]
St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red delivers her boldest visuals yet with the release of her new video, “Fake Jammin’.” Premiered during Kai Cenat’s Twitch livestream on November 26, the video showcases Sexyy’s signature unapologetic style as she takes over her hometown. Dressed in a rhinestone pink tracksuit and bunny ears, Sexyy transforms a Wendy’s into […]
WDKX Holiday Stream