Isaac Hayes III alerts 1991 hip-hop and R&B artists about reclaiming publishing and master rights in 2026. Act now or lose ...

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Queen guitarist Brian May shared a previously unreleased Queen holiday song on Monday (Dec. 22), wistful ballad 'Not For Sale (Polar Bear): listen.

Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie Sarkodie has revealed the quiet influence nudging him beyond rap and into melody, crediting dancehall star Shatta Wale as a key voice encouraging him to sing more on his ...

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Tyler, The Creator continues to defy expectations with Don’t Tap the Glass, one of the most intriguing rap albums of 2025.

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