Soul and Funk
Fugees to Co-Headline 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' North American Anniversary Tour
PUBLISHED Aug 22, 2023
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the inimitable The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Ms. Lauryn Hill herself is marking the occasion wit...
Joseph Shabason Reimagines a Skate Video Soundtrack on New Album 'Welcome to Hell'
PUBLISHED Aug 22, 2023
Joseph Shabason has detailed a new album inspired by the filmography of skateboard company Toy Machine. The multi-instrumentalist and compo...
It's a "Perfect Day" to Hear Al Green Cover Lou Reed
PUBLISHED Aug 21, 2023
Al Green has shared a cover of Lou Reed's "Perfect Day," marking his first new material in five years. You can hear the soul and gospel leg...
Kai Samuels Drops Debut EP 'Ruby Lined & Right on Time'
PUBLISHED Aug 16, 2023
Exclaim! Class of 2023 graduate Kai Samuels has surprised us with their first EP. Ruby Lined & Right on Time is available to stream now. R...
"Godfather of Black Music" Clarence Avant Has Died
PUBLISHED Aug 14, 2023
Clarence Avant — the executive commonly referred to as the "Godfather of Black music" — has died at 92. In a statement shared with Billboar...
Allison Russell Dances the Night Away with New Single "Stay Right Here"
PUBLISHED Jul 14, 2023
In Exclaim!'s current cover story, singer-songwriter Allison Russell spoke about the joyful sound of her new album The Returner — and liste...
Ayra Starr Brings International Tour to Canada
PUBLISHED Jul 13, 2023
Afrobeats up-and-comer Ayra Starr has announced her first-ever headlining tour, and it includes a few stops here in Canada. The Benin-born...
Kamaal Williams Details New Album 'Stings,' Shares New Song "PKKNO"
PUBLISHED Jul 13, 2023
Kamaal Williams has detailed his third studio LP. The UK artist and producer born Henry Wu will share new album Stings on September 27 via...