R&B

A new version of the song made famous by Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston embraces the fullness of Black humanity

The emotions we carry with us in the voting booth have always been in the music

The singer discusses releasing her seventh studio album, the responsibility an artist has in society and overcoming adversity

YouTube is hosting a Prince and the Revolution concert from March 30, 1985. It is the most incredible Prince thing on the internet.

OutKast, DMX, Janet Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Master P and ‘Vol. 2’ from Jay-Z made this one major year in music

From ghetto fabulous to new jack swing, if it was unapologetically black and cool, Harrell had a hand in it

From Blackstreet to Travis Scott, musicians of every stripe found inspiration in his songs

Here are the songs to catch up on while you practice social distancing

The rise of rap, the influence of streaming on the Billboard charts, and changing perceptions of love all play a part

The late rapper’s two Grammys brought a sense of pride, but the impact of his death changed everything