Hip-Hop

Following the March announcement of their collaborative double LP Pompeii // Utility, Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, and Surf Gang have released the single 'Leadbelly.' The album arrives April 3 via 10k/Tan Cressida/Surf Gang Records, with secret shows planned in Los Angeles, New York, and London ahead of their June tour.

March 20, 2026 Reported by AI

Rapper Latto has revealed her pregnancy on the cover art for her upcoming album Big Mama, set for release on May 29 via RCA Records. She previewed the project with the single “Business & Personal,” where she addresses personal updates including expecting a child.

Bob Power, a veteran music engineer and producer known for his work on classic hip-hop and R&B albums, has died at the age of 74. The trailblazing figure passed away on March 1, with tributes pouring in from industry peers like DJ Premier and Questlove. No cause of death has been revealed.

March 03, 2026 Reported by AI

De La Soul delivered a Tiny Desk Concert performance that celebrated their legacy and paid tribute to the late Trugoy the Dove. The set featured classics alongside tracks from their new album, Cabin in the Sky. The event marked De La Soul Day on March 3, amid the group's recent reclamation of their music catalog.

Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow has revealed details of his upcoming fourth studio album, titled Monica, set for release on March 13. The announcement includes a teaser video featuring discussions on '90s R&B and interracial dating, with praise for singer Brandy. The album was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City.

February 20, 2026 Reported by AI

On February 20, 2026, New Music Friday features notable releases including Baby Keem's second studio album Ca$ino and Hilary Duff's first full-length project in over a decade, Luck…or Something. These albums join a diverse slate of new music from artists like Hen Ogledd, The Messthetics, and Larry June alongside Curren$y and The Alchemist. The releases highlight reflective themes in hip-hop and mature pop explorations.