9th Wonder & Bob James in conversation around sampling and getting sampled youtu.be/na8YD63Juck via YouTube

.Bruno Mars and ellie are Silk Sonic. Stream their debut track "Leave The Door Open," co-produced by D'mile. ratedrnb.com/2021/03/silk-s…

ALBUMS WE ADORE: #MacAyres' debut album 'Something to Feel' (2018) | LISTEN to the album + revisit our review by Kenneth Hicks here: bit.ly/3f59LLI Mac Ayres

1 of my favorite runs in Hip-Hop

I can’t believe the DJ played Hit Em Up in New York.

L O X for the win.

This is a LANDSLIDE

Rising seas, melting ice caps and other effects of a warming climate may be irreversible for centuries and are “unequivocally” driven by greenhouse-gas emissions from human activity, a U.N. climate-panel report said on.wsj.com/3fOp6j0

We are so saddened to hear of the passing of producer Chucky Thompson. His contribution to the Hip Hop and R&B culture of the 90's and beyond is undeniable. Thank you for all of the timeless music you helped create. Your legacy will live on forever!

My debut album Sonlight is out on all streaming platforms - linktr.ee/dankema

Backstory: I remember this day so vividly. One of those Sunday matinee games at the garden. It was electric in there, he was putting on a show!! This was the first time he ever said anything to me on court. Felt I got his respect that day. There’s only one Mamba. 🙌🏾🙏🏾

Listen to Kevin Ross's new project "Drive 2." 🏍️ ratedrnb.com/2021/10/kevin-…

Some Just Blaze appreciation on this Friday. Much respect to one of the best Hip-Hop producers ever! open.spotify.com/playlist/1T8G5…

Zhigeist. What an album! Kudos to Elzhi & Georgia Anne Muldrow naturesounds.bandcamp.com/album/zhigeist

The Neptunes on 8701 is really top tier tho.

Our #AlbumOfTheDay today is Usher Raymond IV's fourth studio album 'Confessions' (2004) | Share YOUR memories & thoughts about the album with us + revisit our retrospective tribute by Kenneth Hicks here: album.ink/UsherConf

What made Tony Toni Toné the timeless group that we love (and miss, when they broke-up all too soon)? #TheMusicSnobs podcast is back to debate The Tonies' classic sound and romantic lyricism — and to break down the most tragic break-ups in music: share.fireside.fm/episode/bYnjFW…

A-side: Is Chaka Khan the one vocalist who can truly do it all? B-side: What if... Prince had released ‘The Black Album’ in 1987 as planned? #TheMusicSnobs podcast is back to ask — and answer — the most critical questions. Listen here, and everywhere: share.fireside.fm/episode/bYnjFW…

Evan Gershkovich, the American son of Soviet-born Jewish exiles, grew to love Russia. Espionage charges leave him facing a prison sentence of up to 20 years. This is an account of the WSJ reporter’s life and work, available to all readers. on.wsj.com/3ZBMrsn

NYC folks wondering if you should use your window A/C: check to make sure your unit is recirculating air from indoors rather than pulling it from outside.