Erykah Badu — New Amerykah III Review: 9.5/10
After 16 years, the Queen of Neo-Soul completes her trilogy with a record that is simultaneously her most...
Erykah Badu: The First Lady of Neo-Soul and Her Enduring Legacy
In a career of over three decades, Erykah Badu has released just six studio albums — each one...
Interview: PJ Morton on His Hometown and Why New Orleans Is Worth Fighting For
The New Orleans native and Grammy winner talks about his hometown, balancing Maroon 5 with a solo career,...
PJ Morton: New Orleans’ Greatest Musical Ambassador to the World
PJ Morton occupies a rare position: critically acclaimed solo artist, multiple Grammy winner, Maroon 5 keyboard player, and...
Amara Nova: The 23-Year-Old Who Arrived Fully Formed and Changed Neo-Soul
At 23 years old, Amara Nova has achieved what most musicians spend careers reaching for: a debut album...
Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Review: The Soul Musician’s Perfect Instrument
For soul, R&B, and funk bass playing, the Jazz Bass is the instrument — and the American Ultra...
Amara Nova — After Hours, Before Dawn Review: 9.3/10
The best debut album in years — a career statement from a 23-year-old who arrived fully formed. Score:...
Interview: Janelle Monáe on Art, Identity, Politics, and Refusing to Be Anyone’s Symbol
The boundary-dissolving artist and actress on the intersection of music and film, her evolving relationship with genre, and...