R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Shae Universe, Isaia Huron, Feng & More

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from ...

Howard University Music Business Director Launches New Label With Warner Music Group For African Talent

Jasmine "Jazz" Young expanded her global footprint with VRTEXX, a label built to elevate West African artists onto the world stage.

Jaz-O and Smif-N-Wessun to Be Honored at FTF Awards (From The Fans) as Power Over Everything Live Resumes

This is about saluting the people who built the culture and giving that recognition directly from the fans, where it truly belongs.” — Russell “Russ Prez” Pressley, Power Over Everything Live BROOKLYN ...
Miami New Times

Ten New Songs by Miami Artists to Listen to in February

North Miami rapper Jeff Stones made our Best Miami Albums of 2025 list with his stunning full-length Rather Be Distant 3 — and already seems determined to make waves again in 2026 with the vibrant and ...

From Rap Mics to Sports Murals: The Story of Muhammad Yungai

Art has always been subjective in the eyes of many, but every painting has a story behind it. Painter Muhammad Yungai has ...