Meshell Ndegeocello announces her third Blue Note album, Synonym. The funk R&B legend has recorded nothing but covers for the album, much like she did for Ventriloquism eight years ago. To introduce the album, she shares the George Michael and Aretha Franklin duet “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” recorded with actressContinue Reading
Fresh off a high-octane stadium run supporting The Strokes, Thundercat’s relentless tour schedule continues with his Distracted AF Tour, featuring a supportive lineup including Channel Tres (DJ Set), TiaCorine, Fera, 54 Ultra, and Kitty Ca$h. Distracted is more of Thundercat’s quirky, brilliant fusion, breaking a six-year break from his lastContinue Reading
Bootsy Collins honors Jimi Hendrix with his version of “Manic Depression.” As a fellow Hendrix disciple, guitarist Eric Gales provides the perfect companion to Collins’ bass. Gales’ labyrinthine solos light up the single with a virtuosic heat that would make Hendrix proud, while Collins swaps his usual funky lingo forContinue Reading
Watch Chaka Khan and Snoop Dogg perform Khan’s “Boogie’s In My Soul” at an outdoor party. Khan shared with her social media followers that they should notice the Sia eggs referencing the artist she calls her goddaughter. The single is from Khan’s forthcoming album, CHAKZILLA. Khan’s latest album comes outContinue Reading