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New Music Friday: Alicia Keys, Chlöe, Dreezy and more

It’s a jam-packed week of new releases; check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest and greatest in music. Alicia Keys, “Kaleidoscope” — The music video for the song, heard in the new Broadway musical HELL’S KITCHEN, has dropped, featuring Maleah, Joi Moon and the Broadway cast of HELL’S KITCHEN, whose vocals are on the track. Bebe Winans, “Father…

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Spotify releases 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the Streaming Era list; SZA’s “Snooze” at #1

Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for The Webby Awards Spotify CLASSICs is continuing to celebrate catalog music. The program has released its second chapter, which highlights the 100 greatest R&B songs of the streaming era (2015 to present day). The criteria used to make the list includes quality, impact, replay value, influence and cultural significance; it’s based…

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Usher on upcoming tour: “I want to make certain that [fans] know I’m committed to serving this art”

Courtesy Live Nation Usher recently completed a residency in which he brought Black culture to Las Vegas; the longest Super Bowl halftime show to date; and his latest album, Coming Home — while being a husband and father of four and still managing to fit in some yoga, hiking or roller-skating for some self-care. He’s now preparing for…