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    WATCH: Soulquarians' Story Comes to Life in New Animated Short

    See how Questlove, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo and a host of other Black musicians came together to develop a new sonic blueprint for hip hop and R&B in the late ’90s. 

    Sameer Rao Jan 30, 2018 4:42PM EST
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    3 Questions With Ma Dukes Yancey-Smith, the Torchbearer of J. Dilla's Legend

    Yancey-Smith’s children’s book about her late son, “The Life Story of James Dewitt Yancey,” is out now. We asked the woman behind the production hero’s namesake foundation about the new book and her son’s place in Black history.

    Sameer Rao Nov 25, 2016 9:00AM EST
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    Wake Up and Wind Down With President Obama's New Two-Part Spotify Playlist

    The playlist, curated for day and night, features artists as varied as Jidenna, Esperanza Spalding and Billie Holiday. 

    Sameer Rao Aug 12, 2016 11:02AM EDT
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    Sheila E. to Release New Song, Album Inspired by Prince

    Prince’s renowned collaborator and former fiancée conceived the album, “Girl Meets Boy,” after his death.

    Sameer Rao Jun 16, 2016 12:52PM EDT
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    D'Angelo, Sheila E. to Pay Tribute to Prince at BET Awards

    The Roots and Janelle Monáe will also honor the icon during the June 26 awards show.

    Sameer Rao Jun 8, 2016 11:19AM EDT

    ICYMI: Listen to Kendra Foster's Slow-Burning New Song, 'Promise To Stay Here'

    The D’Angelo collaborator and former Parliament Funkadelic member steps out on her own with a new, funky track. 

    Sameer Rao Apr 7, 2016 1:28PM EDT
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