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Marvin Gaye's Unreleased Album 'You're The Man' To See The Light Of Day

3:29pm February 07, 2019

by Felix Contreras

The album's songs have long since ended up in other places, but have never been released in the way that Gaye had intended — hear a single from the album now.

Theon Cross' Fyah is due out Feb. 14 on Gearbox.

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First Listen: Theon Cross, 'Fyah'

1:47pm February 07, 2019

by Nate Chinen

The rambunctious, indefatigable tuba player and composer makes a lot of joyful noise on London's jazz scene — part heavy anchor, part combustion engine, with a will to set any groove aflame.

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3 Hip-Hop Singles Represent A Diversity Of Sounds

1:23pm February 07, 2019

by Ken Tucker

Critic Ken Tucker picks three new hip-hop singles he has on heavy rotation: 21 Savage's fatalistic "A Lot," Lizzo's cheerful "Juice" and Lil Peep's melancholy "I've Been Waiting."

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Ariana Grande attends Billboard's 2018 Women in Music event on Dec. 6, 2018 in New York City.

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Ariana Grande's Road To 'thank u, next'

9:33am February 07, 2019

by Joshua Bote

Grande has transformed in the public eye, from a wunderkind with a mighty voice to a figure whose every move seems to redefine what pop stardom can look like. Here's how it happened.

Cardi B performs onstage during the 2018 Grammy Awards.

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2019 Grammy Awards: Predictions And Considerations

9:00am February 07, 2019

by Stephen Thompson

On Sunday night, social media will overflow with commentary on the night's winners, snubs and baffling moments. But for now, we can take a few educated stabs at the headlines and outrages that await.

Hayes Carll's What It Is is due out Feb. 15 on Dualtone.

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First Listen: Hayes Carll, 'What It Is'

5:01am February 07, 2019

by Jewly Hight

On the Americana singer-songwriter's sixth album, Carll unburdens his mind about the volatility of our time so unassumingly, he never comes close to overburdening his songs.

Ladytron's new, self-titled album comes out Feb. 15 via !K7.

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First Listen: Ladytron, 'Ladytron'

5:00am February 07, 2019

by Leah Mandel

The veteran group's long-awaited new songs sound right at home alongside fellow conceptual electronic pop artists like SOPHIE, Robyn and Christine & The Queens.

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring speaks at a press conference in Richmond, Va., in 2014.

Virginia AG Says He Dressed As A Rapper And Wore 'Brown Makeup' At A 1980 Party

8:17pm February 06, 2019

by Amita Kelly

Attorney General Mark Herring says when he was in college, "some friends suggested we attend a party dressed like rappers we listened to at the time."

Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil pose for a portrait circa 1966.

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The Women Behind The Songs: Cynthia Weil

4:27pm February 06, 2019

by Meredith Ochs

Cynthia Weil wrote hits like "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling" and "On Broadway" with her husband and songwriting partner Barry Mann, helping to shape the sound of '60s pop.

Vocalist Claudia Acuña releases a new album this week.

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Fuerza Y 'Debilidad': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

3:27pm February 06, 2019

Hear XIXA's psychedelic cumbia, an acoustic Pink Floyd cover and reggaeton dance from Anitta and MC Kevinho.