Is self-preservation futile? Saya Gray seems to think so, weaving in and out of confidence, insecurity, grief, and the potency of being in love on her impressive debut, Saya. The Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist earned her chops as the bassist and musical director for Willow Smith and Daniel Caesar, with …
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After making a name for himself as a behind-the-scenes pop songwriter (Camila Cabello, the Weeknd), Toronto-bredMustafa introduced himself as a major voice with 2021’s When Smoke Rises, an EP-length meditation on mourning after the death of his late friend, the rapper Smoke Dawg. In the meantime, the folk-leaning singer has …
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Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 10, Rolling Stone is breaking down 16 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. SZA is in the foreground of what the Grammys has dubbed “Progressive R&B” — R&B …
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Usher is sharing the stage with the “finest voices” of the UK, Serena Prince and Teni Tinks, for a special cover. While visiting BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, Usher performed his own rendition of Daniel Caesar and H.E.R.’s “Best Part” backed by the pair of vocalists singing H.E.R.’s part. During …
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Coachella‘s second weekend kicked off Friday at the Empire Polo Club — and luckily, fans experiencing serious FOMO over missing Weekend One’s surprise guests were treated to a few unannounced appearances of their own. Baby Keem pulled out all the stops for his evening performance in the festival’s Sahara Tent …
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