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Ryuichi Sakamoto has died

Pioneering Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has died at age 71.

music / Experimental

Song You Need: Niontay and MIKE shoot the breeze

Watch the video for “Wheredeyat???” the third single from Niontay’s debut album Dontay’s Inferno, featuring and produced by MIKE.

music / Hip-Hop

Song You Need: Abra’s not-a-comeback comeback “FKA MESS”

Listen to Abra's new song "FKA MESS."

music / Electronic

Polo Perks samples Alex G for new track “Allyndale Dr.”

Watch the video for “Allyndale Dr.,” a new song from Polo Perks with a familiar sample.

music / Hip-Hop

Song You Need: Mike Nasty and Omari Clarke’s astral odyssey

Mike Nasty and Omari Clarke give hope to creatives in "Journey," a single from the New York DJ's latest EP, Journey from Memphis.

music / Electronic

Three arrested in 6ix9ine assault

Three men in Florida have been arrested after 6ix9ine was assaulted in a local gym.

music / Hip-Hop

Tyler, The Creator and A$AP Rocky share “Wharf Talk” video

Watch Tyler The Creator and A$AP Rocky’s video for “Wharf Talk,” one of eight new tracks on the newly released Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale.

music / Hip-Hop

New Music Friday: Stream projects from boygenius, Tyler, The Creator, Davido, and more

Listen to new albums from boygenius, Tyler The Creator, Davido, Luh Tyler, Chlöe, B. Cool Aid, Alan Braxe, DJ Drama, Eddie Chacon, Larry June & The Alchemist, and more.

music / Hip-Hop

Quavo drops latest solo track “Honey Bun”

Migos rapper Quavo shares new song "Honey Bun." The solo effort follows two songs dedicated to the late Takeoff, shot and killed in 2022.

music / Hip-Hop

Watch Megan Thee Stallion throw the first pitch during the Houston Astros’ season-opener

Megan Thee Stallion threw the first pitch on MLB's Opening Day in her Houston hometown.

music / Hip-Hop

Watch boygenius’ The Film, directed by Kristen Stewart

boygenius, the trio of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus, share a short film to accompany debut album The Record. The Film was directed by Oscar-nominee Kristen Stewart.

music / Rock