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Radio at 40: How LL Cool J’s Debut Rewired Hip-Hop’s DNA
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D’Angelo (1974–2025): The Final Note of a Neo-Soul Pillar
Michael Eugene Archer, known to the world as D’Angelo, has transitioned at the age of 51 after a private and courageous battle with cancer. His family’s statement was simple and […]
Clipse Return With ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ and Prove Real Hip-Hop Never Left
Why the Virginia duo’s comeback, Kendrick and Tyler features, and Tiny Desk performance signal a rap revival If you’re wondering where real hip-hop has been hiding, look no further. Let […]
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 […]
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 […]