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. 

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.

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

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

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

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