Launch and Rise (March 4, 2021 – March 2025) Drake’s Sound 42 debuted on March 4, 2021 as part of a landmark partnership with SiriusXM and Pandora, described at the time as “the largest agreement […]
The End of an Era – Drake’s Sound 42 Channels Out
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Summer 2025: A Season of R&B and Hip-Hop Concerts You Can’t Miss
Summer is here, and music enthusiasts are gearing up for an unforgettable season filled with electrifying R&B and hip-hop performances across the globe. Here’s a rundown of the hottest Hip-Hop and […]
“Sinners” as Art: A Cinematic Masterpiece by Ryan Coogler
Many say art is in the eye of the beholder. But when it comes to Sinners, that idea warrants a challenge. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is not just a film – […]
Will We See Outkast Perform Again at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Outkast is officially headed to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and honestly, it feels overdue. Announced as part of the Hall’s 2025 class, the legendary Atlanta duo joins […]
WHY THIS ARTICLE ABOUT THE WORLD’S FIRST DISTRUMENTAL?
Well, when I was discussing my new piece on Madison McFerrin—specifically how she landed on my radar during that “BBL Drizzy” wave—my guy (the very founder of this site, mind […]
Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s Grand National Tour Is a Cultural Reset—Not Just a Concert
Let’s keep it a buck—what Kendrick Lamar and SZA are doing on the Grand National Tour is something we’ve never seen before. Not like this. Not from a rapper. And […]
Madison McFerrin is Giving NeoSoul Royalty Energy — and SCORPIO Might Be HerCoronation
I first heard of Madison McFerrin the way a lot of music discoveries happen these days—by accident on social media. It was in the middle of the now-infamous Drake vs. […]
D’Wayne Wiggins: The Soul Architect Who Defined Generations of R&B and Neo-Soul
D’Wayne Wiggins wasn’t just a musician—he was a movement. A guitarist, songwriter, producer, and mentor, Wiggins wove himself into the very fabric of contemporary R&B and neo-soul, shaping sounds that […]
Sy Smith: The Neo Soul Cypher Artist of the Month for February 2025
As the cold winter nights of February unfold, Neo Soul Cypher is proud to shine its spotlight on an artist whose vibrant voice and innovative spirit have made indelible marks […]
What Happened to Blu Cantrell?
Bridging R&B with Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop In the early 2000s, Blu Cantrell captured the music world’s attention with her powerful voice and unique blend of R&B, which often crossed into […]