Soul and Funk

Smino Schedules 2025 North American Tour

PUBLISHED Dec 10, 2024

Fresh off the release of his new album 'Maybe in Nirvana,' the St. Louis, MO-born rapper Smino has announced his Kountry Kousins Tour — a...

Sunshine Makers Ward Off the Cold with "There's a Light"

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PUBLISHED Dec 6, 2024

In early August, my partner and I were in Halifax, trying to find something to do on our final night there. After conceding to go back to ...

Village People Singer Denies "Y.M.C.A." Is a "Gay Anthem," Defends Trump’s Use of Song

PUBLISHED Dec 3, 2024

Village People were thankful that Donald Trump's "abusive use" of their music ended upon being voted out of office in 2021, but now that...

Ciara's 'Goodies' 20th Anniversary Reissue Removes R. Kelly, Seemingly Adds Windows Pop-Up Sound

PUBLISHED Dec 2, 2024

To celebrate 20 years since the release of 'Goodies 'on September 28, 2004, Ciara has reissued the album via Legacy Recordings. On both the...

SHEBAD Take a Sensual, Spiritual Oath on 'Music Is the Answer'

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PUBLISHED Nov 4, 2024

SHEBAD has a certain kind of effortless synergy. As the title of the Guelph collective's debut album reflects, they pour themselves into a...

Eddie Murphy to Star in George Clinton Biopic

PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2024

Eddie Murphy is set to play George Clinton in a new biopic about the Parliament-Funkadelic legend.The now-untitled project is currently...

Ari Lennox Says She Wants Out of Dreamville Label Contract: "Nobody Takes Me Seriously"

PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2024

Since the 2019 release of her debut album 'Shea Butter Baby,' Ari Lennox has delivered a consistently impressive output when it comes to...

Cymande Return with First New Album in a Decade, Map Out US Tour

PUBLISHED Oct 16, 2024

Cymande have announced their first LP in a decade. The British funk legends will deliver 'Renascence' on January 31 via BMG. Their first...