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alternative r&b

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3 articles Aug 31

Sam Smith Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Jeff Lynne Stevie Wonder George Michael Normani

Complex Music, NME, Stereogum

2 articles Aug 30

Jim Jones Drake JAŸ-Z 50 Cent Lil Baby Future Max B Diddy

Complex Music, HotNewHipHop

NME Aug 30

Absolutely talks sharing the line-up with sisters RAYE and Amma at Reading 2026

Absolutely RAYE Amma Reneé Rapp Holly Humberstone Loyle Carner Violet Grohl Florence + the Machine KNEECAP

Moustique Aug 30

"Blonde", le chef-d’œuvre de Frank Ocean fête ses 10 ans: l'occasion de revenir sur la biographie de l'artiste avec "Les garçons ne pleurent jamais"

Frank Ocean Def Jam Billie Eilish Lorde Daft Punk

Stereofox Aug 30

Misha – Goodbye (ft. Gwen Bunn, Evil Needle)

Misha Gwen Bunn Evil Needle The Internet

2 articles Aug 30

DJ Snake Zaho Médine Josman TRIANGLE DES BERMUDES Iliona

La Dépêche du Midi

NME Aug 29

Here’s everything RAYE played in her Reading 2026 headline set

RAYE Hans Zimmer Al Green Amma Alicia Keys Mark Ronson Jason Bateman

24 articles Aug 29

Lil Durk Tory Lanez OTF OTF Jam Quando Rondo King Von Meek Mill Fat Joe OTF Boonie Moe Lul Timm Jason Smith Ye G Herbo Dreezy

AllHipHop, Complex Music, DancehallMag +2

2 articles Aug 29

Drake DJ Khaled Fat Joe Kendrick Lamar Terror Squad Iceman

Complex Music, HotNewHipHop

2 articles Aug 28

Aya Nakamura L2B Macklemore GIMS

La Dépêche du Midi

5 articles Aug 28

Drake Lil Durk OTF Tory Lanez Shaquille O’Neal David Beckham Kevin Hart

AllHipHop, Billboard, HotNewHipHop +1

21 articles Aug 28

Erykah Badu The Alchemist Thundercat Steve Lacy Earl Sweatshirt Majid Jordan selug Interpol Turnstile Kamasi Washington Westside Gunn DRAM De La Soul Smino Joi

AllHipHop, Bandcamp Daily, Benzine Magazine +15

Le Temps – Musiques Aug 28

Le Jukebox d’août 2026: Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Smith, Marconi...

Phoebe Bridgers Sam Smith Marconi? Shearwater

Billboard Aug 28

Post Malone’s ‘Immaculate’ 20-Carat Engagement Ring for Fiancée Christy Lee Revealed by Jeweler

Post Malone Morgan Wallen

2 articles Aug 28

Drake Iron Man The Game KAROL G Popcaan

Complex Music, HotNewHipHop

7 articles Aug 28

Turnstile Four Tet KETTAMA Oklou Slayyyter Elton John Hayley Williams Dying Fetus Floating Points A. G. Cook Blood Orange Alex G Julien Baker Faye Webster

British Hip Hop, Clash Music, Consequence of Sound +4

3 articles Aug 28

Kendrick Lamar Amber Mark DJ Dahi Moses Sumney Childish Gambino Vince Staples Channel Tres Fousheé

Consequence of Sound, HotNewHipHop, Stereogum

20 Minutes – Musique, AllHipHop, American Songwriter +26

2 articles Aug 28

Aya Nakamura Kungs Vladimir Cauchemar Naïka Disiz Macklemore Mosimann NOVAH

La Dépêche du Midi

DancehallMag Aug 28

Ayra Starr Steps Fully Into Her ‘Starrgirl’ Era on Third Album

Ayra Starr Coldplay Wizkid ZAYN kwn

3 articles Aug 31

Sam Smith Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Jeff Lynne Stevie Wonder George Michael Normani

Complex Music, NME, Stereogum

NME Aug 30

Absolutely talks sharing the line-up with sisters RAYE and Amma at Reading 2026

Absolutely RAYE Amma Reneé Rapp Holly Humberstone Loyle Carner Violet Grohl Florence + the Machine KNEECAP

Stereofox Aug 30

Misha – Goodbye (ft. Gwen Bunn, Evil Needle)

Misha Gwen Bunn Evil Needle The Internet

NME Aug 29

Here’s everything RAYE played in her Reading 2026 headline set

RAYE Hans Zimmer Al Green Amma Alicia Keys Mark Ronson Jason Bateman

2 articles Aug 29

Drake DJ Khaled Fat Joe Kendrick Lamar Terror Squad Iceman

Complex Music, HotNewHipHop

5 articles Aug 28

Drake Lil Durk OTF Tory Lanez Shaquille O’Neal David Beckham Kevin Hart

AllHipHop, Billboard, HotNewHipHop +1

Le Temps – Musiques Aug 28

Le Jukebox d’août 2026: Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Smith, Marconi...

Phoebe Bridgers Sam Smith Marconi? Shearwater

2 articles Aug 28

Drake Iron Man The Game KAROL G Popcaan

Complex Music, HotNewHipHop

3 articles Aug 28

Kendrick Lamar Amber Mark DJ Dahi Moses Sumney Childish Gambino Vince Staples Channel Tres Fousheé

Consequence of Sound, HotNewHipHop, Stereogum

2 articles Aug 28

Aya Nakamura Kungs Vladimir Cauchemar Naïka Disiz Macklemore Mosimann NOVAH

La Dépêche du Midi

2 articles Aug 30

Jim Jones Drake JAŸ-Z 50 Cent Lil Baby Future Max B Diddy

Complex Music, HotNewHipHop

Moustique Aug 30

"Blonde", le chef-d’œuvre de Frank Ocean fête ses 10 ans: l'occasion de revenir sur la biographie de l'artiste avec "Les garçons ne pleurent jamais"

Frank Ocean Def Jam Billie Eilish Lorde Daft Punk

2 articles Aug 30

DJ Snake Zaho Médine Josman TRIANGLE DES BERMUDES Iliona

La Dépêche du Midi

24 articles Aug 29

Lil Durk Tory Lanez OTF OTF Jam Quando Rondo King Von Meek Mill Fat Joe OTF Boonie Moe Lul Timm Jason Smith Ye G Herbo Dreezy

AllHipHop, Complex Music, DancehallMag +2

2 articles Aug 28

Aya Nakamura L2B Macklemore GIMS

La Dépêche du Midi

21 articles Aug 28

Erykah Badu The Alchemist Thundercat Steve Lacy Earl Sweatshirt Majid Jordan selug Interpol Turnstile Kamasi Washington Westside Gunn DRAM De La Soul Smino Joi

AllHipHop, Bandcamp Daily, Benzine Magazine +15

Billboard Aug 28

Post Malone’s ‘Immaculate’ 20-Carat Engagement Ring for Fiancée Christy Lee Revealed by Jeweler

Post Malone Morgan Wallen

7 articles Aug 28

Turnstile Four Tet KETTAMA Oklou Slayyyter Elton John Hayley Williams Dying Fetus Floating Points A. G. Cook Blood Orange Alex G Julien Baker Faye Webster

British Hip Hop, Clash Music, Consequence of Sound +4

20 Minutes – Musique, AllHipHop, American Songwriter +26

DancehallMag Aug 28

Ayra Starr Steps Fully Into Her ‘Starrgirl’ Era on Third Album

Ayra Starr Coldplay Wizkid ZAYN kwn

Overview

Several alternative R&B artists are making headlines with new projects and public developments, including serpentwithfeet announcing his Sentinel EP and label move, Brent Faiyaz unveiling a 2026 arena tour, and Tinashe revealing her upcoming album 'Popstar'. Meanwhile, Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 'Crazy in Love' reaches a billion views on YouTube, and Ayra Starr discusses how her move to New York and acting debut influenced her new album 'Starrgirl'.

Seen in 268 outlets, tracked since September 2010

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Sam Smith expresses regret over not responding to Tom Petty's letter about 'Stay With Me' credit

Jim Jones says Drake is among multiple kings in current hip-hop

Programmation du dernier jour du Rose Festival 2026 avec DJ Snake, Zaho, Médine, Josman et Triangle des Bermudes

OTF Jam testifies in Lil Durk murder-for-hire trial, detailing alleged assassination plan and claiming disrespect for r…

Fat Joe speaks on attempting to mediate Drake and DJ Khaled's beef

Aya Nakamura se produit au Rose Festival 2026 à Toulouse

Drake's OVO brand sells majority stake to Authentic Brands Group

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist release collaborative album 'Before the World Blows'

Drake appears to film music video in Iron Man costume

Turnstile announce remix album Never Enough: Versions featuring Elton John, Hayley Williams, Four Tet, and others

Dahi releases 'How to Pray' featuring Kendrick Lamar and Amber Mark

Celebrities and artists pay tribute to Dolly Parton following her death

Rose Festival 2026 : concerts de Aya Nakamura, Kungs et Vladimir Cauchemar

Sam Smith expresses regret over not responding to Tom Petty's letter about 'Stay With Me' credit

Fat Joe speaks on attempting to mediate Drake and DJ Khaled's beef

Drake's OVO brand sells majority stake to Authentic Brands Group

Drake appears to film music video in Iron Man costume

Dahi releases 'How to Pray' featuring Kendrick Lamar and Amber Mark

Rose Festival 2026 : concerts de Aya Nakamura, Kungs et Vladimir Cauchemar

Jim Jones says Drake is among multiple kings in current hip-hop

Programmation du dernier jour du Rose Festival 2026 avec DJ Snake, Zaho, Médine, Josman et Triangle des Bermudes

OTF Jam testifies in Lil Durk murder-for-hire trial, detailing alleged assassination plan and claiming disrespect for r…

Aya Nakamura se produit au Rose Festival 2026 à Toulouse

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist release collaborative album 'Before the World Blows'

Turnstile announce remix album Never Enough: Versions featuring Elton John, Hayley Williams, Four Tet, and others

Celebrities and artists pay tribute to Dolly Parton following her death

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