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2 articles Jun 27

Ravyn Lenae Dominic Fike Blondie The Sundays The Cranberries

Clash Music, HotNewHipHop

The Hollywood Reporter Music Jun 27

The Playlist: Common on Uplifting Music and Crafting “Vision” for ESPN’s Stuart Scott Doc

Common Free Nationals Chronixx Yasiin Bey will.i.am Maze Frankie Beverly

Complex Music Jun 26

Brandy Is Bringing Her Hollywood Moment Home to Mississippi

Brandy Mr. Sipp

2 articles Jun 26

Ayra Starr Peggy Gou Nia Archives Elmiene kwn Madonna

NME, Stereogum

Billboard Jun 26

Doja Cat & SZA Give Surprise Performances at Summer Walker’s Los Angeles Show

Summer Walker SZA Doja Cat Latto

Billboard Jun 26

Sam Fender & Olivia Dean Notch New U.K. Chart Record as ‘Rein Me In’ Hits 14th Week at No. 1

Sam Fender Olivia Dean Ariana Grande Taylor Swift Alex Warren Ed Sheeran Drake Olivia Rodrigo

7 articles Jun 26

SZA Steve Lacy Erykah Badu Cecile Believe Ratatat Isaiah Rashad

Clash Music, Consequence of Sound, HotNewHipHop +4

HotNewHipHop Jun 26

Sombr, Phoebe Bridgers, Steve Lacy with SZA & More: New Music Friday Guide

Phoebe Bridgers Steve Lacy SZA Gracie Abrams Katy Perry

5 articles Jun 26

Clive Davis Whitney Houston Alicia Keys Bruce Springsteen Barry Manilow Dionne Warwick Jennifer Hudson Janis Joplin Simon & Garfunkel Aerosmith Patti Smith Barbra Streisand Bob Dylan

Billboard, Rolling Stone, Télérama +2

3 articles Jun 25

Erykah Badu De La Soul The Alchemist Smino

Consequence of Sound, Exclaim!, Pitchfork

Complex Music Jun 25

Missy Elliott to Lead Emotional Aaliyah Tribute at Essence Fest 2026

Missy Elliott Aaliyah Timbaland Patti LaBelle Brandy Monica Josh Levi Leon Thomas

2 articles Jun 25

Ayra Starr Oscar Robertson Vincent Ménard Patrick Bourdon Zak Colello Marlie Robertson

DancehallMag, PAN M 360

Latina Jun 25

Rosalía : hommage à Beyoncé et amour affiché sur le LUX Tour

ROSALÍA Beyoncé

Magnet Magazine Jun 25

Meshell Ndegeocello Released “Peace Beyond Passion” 30 Years Ago

Meshell Ndegeocello

Vulture Music Jun 24

Solange Found Her Community

Solange Destiny’s Child Björk Portishead Nelly Sugababes Boards of Canada

Pollstar Jun 24

Erykah Badu Announces ‘LIVE: A September Tour’

Erykah Badu The Alchemist De La Soul Smino

Billboard Jun 24

Olivia Rodrigo Joins Beyoncé for a Rare Achievement Atop Billboard 200 & Hot 100

Olivia Rodrigo Beyoncé Sean Paul The Beatles Mariah Carey The Monkees Lionel Richie Whitney Houston

MoreBranches Jun 24

Michelle Obama and Tems Surprised Young Women During Songwriting Workshop at the Obama Presidential Center

Michelle Obama Tems

2 articles Jun 24

Masego Ne‐Yo

GRM Daily, HotNewHipHop

2 articles Jun 27

Ravyn Lenae Dominic Fike Blondie The Sundays The Cranberries

Clash Music, HotNewHipHop

Complex Music Jun 26

Brandy Is Bringing Her Hollywood Moment Home to Mississippi

Brandy Mr. Sipp

Billboard Jun 26

Doja Cat & SZA Give Surprise Performances at Summer Walker’s Los Angeles Show

Summer Walker SZA Doja Cat Latto

7 articles Jun 26

SZA Steve Lacy Erykah Badu Cecile Believe Ratatat Isaiah Rashad

Clash Music, Consequence of Sound, HotNewHipHop +4

Billboard Jun 26

Sombr, Phoebe Bridgers, Steve Lacy with SZA & More: New Music Friday Guide

Phoebe Bridgers Steve Lacy SZA Gracie Abrams Katy Perry

3 articles Jun 25

Erykah Badu De La Soul The Alchemist Smino

Consequence of Sound, Exclaim!, Pitchfork

2 articles Jun 25

Ayra Starr Oscar Robertson Vincent Ménard Patrick Bourdon Zak Colello Marlie Robertson

DancehallMag, PAN M 360

Magnet Magazine Jun 25

Meshell Ndegeocello Released “Peace Beyond Passion” 30 Years Ago

Meshell Ndegeocello

Pollstar Jun 24

Erykah Badu Announces ‘LIVE: A September Tour’

Erykah Badu The Alchemist De La Soul Smino

MoreBranches Jun 24

Michelle Obama and Tems Surprised Young Women During Songwriting Workshop at the Obama Presidential Center

Michelle Obama Tems

The Hollywood Reporter Music Jun 27

The Playlist: Common on Uplifting Music and Crafting “Vision” for ESPN’s Stuart Scott Doc

Common Free Nationals Chronixx Yasiin Bey will.i.am Maze Frankie Beverly

2 articles Jun 26

Ayra Starr Peggy Gou Nia Archives Elmiene kwn Madonna

NME, Stereogum

Billboard Jun 26

Sam Fender & Olivia Dean Notch New U.K. Chart Record as ‘Rein Me In’ Hits 14th Week at No. 1

Sam Fender Olivia Dean Ariana Grande Taylor Swift Alex Warren Ed Sheeran Drake Olivia Rodrigo

HotNewHipHop Jun 26

Put Em On – Song by Remy Ma

Remy Ma

5 articles Jun 26

Clive Davis Whitney Houston Alicia Keys Bruce Springsteen Barry Manilow Dionne Warwick Jennifer Hudson Janis Joplin Simon & Garfunkel Aerosmith Patti Smith Barbra Streisand Bob Dylan

Billboard, Rolling Stone, Télérama +2

Complex Music Jun 25

Missy Elliott to Lead Emotional Aaliyah Tribute at Essence Fest 2026

Missy Elliott Aaliyah Timbaland Patti LaBelle Brandy Monica Josh Levi Leon Thomas

Latina Jun 25

Rosalía : hommage à Beyoncé et amour affiché sur le LUX Tour

ROSALÍA Beyoncé

Vulture Music Jun 24

Solange Found Her Community

Solange Destiny’s Child Björk Portishead Nelly Sugababes Boards of Canada

Billboard Jun 24

Olivia Rodrigo Joins Beyoncé for a Rare Achievement Atop Billboard 200 & Hot 100

Olivia Rodrigo Beyoncé Sean Paul The Beatles Mariah Carey The Monkees Lionel Richie Whitney Houston

2 articles Jun 24

Masego Ne‐Yo

GRM Daily, HotNewHipHop

Overview

The neo soul scene continues to gain momentum with John Legend set to portray Harry Belafonte in a film centered on Paul Simon's 'Graceland,' while artists like SZA, Olivia Dean, and RAYE are recognized in the 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist. Meanwhile, major industry developments include Universal Music Group reporting strong Q2 revenue and Beyoncé's brand initiative with LVMH highlighting the growing influence of Black-owned ventures in music and fashion.

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Ravyn Lenae releases new song 'Saturday Night'

Peggy Gou announces summer single 'Wo, man' featuring Ayra Starr

Steve Lacy and SZA collaborate on new song 'is it cool?'

Mort de Clive Davis, producteur américain de légende, de Whitney Houston à Alicia Keys

Erykah Badu announces 2026 tour with The Alchemist and De La Soul

STAIRS – Girl of Her (Own Dreams)

Masego releases new single 'Breathe'

Ravyn Lenae releases new song 'Saturday Night'

Steve Lacy and SZA collaborate on new song 'is it cool?'

Erykah Badu announces 2026 tour with The Alchemist and De La Soul

STAIRS – Girl of Her (Own Dreams)

Peggy Gou announces summer single 'Wo, man' featuring Ayra Starr

Mort de Clive Davis, producteur américain de légende, de Whitney Houston à Alicia Keys

Masego releases new single 'Breathe'

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