Beyoncé wrote about Michelle Obama for the former first lady's TIME's list of the 100 most influential people.
Gary Clark Jr. performed for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series on Tuesday.
Frank Ocean covered the latest issue of Gayletter Mag — released on Tuesday.
Aretha Franklin was awarded one of the first Pulitzer Prize special citations in almost 10 years.
Watch the visuals for Ryahn's Sango-produced "Popstar" now.
Chicago artist KAINA releases the music video to "Green" via The FADER today.
Fifty years into his career, soul singer Lee Fields is still in awe. He talks us through the past, the future, the cosmos, and his new LP, 'It Rains Love.'
Anderson .Paak dropped a new song and video titled "Make It Better" featuring Smokey Robinson on Thursday.
Nico Segal and Nate Fox are enlisting Vic Mensa, Francis Starlite, Peter Cottontale and more for their newest venture.
Nilüfer Yanya has unveiled her debut album Miss Universe.
The track is a gem from STEFA*'s 'Sepalina' EP.
Tracks we love this week include Chief Keef & Zaytoven's "Petty," Santi's "Sparky," Jamila Woods' "EARTHA," and more.