Soul and Funk
Michael Kiwanuka Wins 2020 Mercury Prize
PUBLISHED Sep 24, 2020
Following a reveal of the nominees back in July, Michael Kiwanuka has won the 2020 Mercury Prize. The English singer-songwriter was awarde...
TOBi Details 'Elements Vol. 1,' Shares New Song "Made Me Everything"
PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2020
After sharing a video for "Dollas and Cents" earlier this month, TOBi has rolled out another single in detailing the arrival of a new proje...
Mustafa Returns with New Song "Air Forces"
PUBLISHED Sep 21, 2020
Toronto poet and songwriter Mustafa has returned with a new single. "Air Forces" arrives today alongside a video co-directed by Kid. Studio...
Blood Orange's Devonté Hynes Unveils Score for 'We Are Who We Are'
PUBLISHED Sep 21, 2020
Blood Orange mastermind Devonté Hynes has announced plans to release his original score for Luca Guadagnino's HBO Max coming-of-age series,...
Steve Arrington Makes His Triumphant Return on 'Down to the Lowest Terms: The Soul Sessions'
PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2020
The last decade has seen vocalist, drummer and funk legend Steve Arrington working with a new generation of artists and producers (his pote...
Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals Dead at 77
PUBLISHED Sep 12, 2020
Toots Hibbert, frontman of the legendary reggae group Toots and the Maytals, has died. He was 77. An official announcement from the Maytal...
James Blake Covers Frank Ocean's "Godspeed"
PUBLISHED Sep 11, 2020
James Blake had a hand in producing, arranging and playing on Frank Ocean's "Godspeed," and the artist has now shared his cover version of...
Myles Castello's "Sangria (Loose)" Video Is a Send-Off to Summer
PUBLISHED Sep 11, 2020
Myles Castello rolled out new single "Sangria (Loose)" last month, and as the chilly autumn breeze begins to blow through his native Toront...