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Unpacking hip-hop's sprawl in 2024's most eclectic release date

Megan Thee Stallion's post-traumatic reset, a left-field Lil Yachty collab, the raunchy return of cupcaKKe: June 28 delivered a truckload of major albums, and a portrait of modern rap's main tension.

New Music Friday: The best releases out June 24

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New Music Friday: The best releases out June 24

NPR Music's picks for the best albums out this week include new ones from the electro-pop band MUNA, R&B singer GIVĒON, country star Jimmie Allen, Soccer Mommy and more.

New Music Friday: The best releases out June 24

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Alt.Latino presents the best singles of 2021

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Alt.Latino presents the best singles of 2021

The Alt.Latino team discusses the best Latin music singles of 2021.

Alt.Latino presents the best singles of 2021

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New Music Friday: The Top 10 Albums Out July 24

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New Music Friday: The Top 10 Albums Out July 24

Taylor Swift's surprise new album, Folklore tops our list of the week's best releases, along with new ones from Lupe Fiasco, a 50th anniversary edition of Roberta Flack's debut album and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 10 Albums Out July 24

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Lupe Fiasco: Two Sides To Everything

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Lupe Fiasco: Two Sides To Everything

The Chicago-born rapper grew up in neighborhoods filled with drugs, violence and prostitution — but at home, his parents provided him a wide window to a larger world. In his music, Fiasco continues to bridge divides by reaching beyond the boundaries of hip-hop.

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Radiohead Bonus Disc Not So Crucial

Esquire music critic Andy Langer and former Rolling Stone contributing editor Toure review the latest music releases, including a sophomore album from Lupe Fiasco, a Rivers Cuomo solo record, a new one from Mary J. Blige and the Radiohead box set.

Radiohead Bonus Disc Not So Crucial

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Top Shelf: Lupe Fiasco's 'Food and Liquor'

Lupe Fiasco is a Chicago-based rapper who made his mainstream debut on the most recent CD by Kanye West, who is also from Chicago. Now Fiasco is further cementing the Windy City's reputation as a breeding ground for innovative hip-hop, with a new CD, Food and Liquor.

Top Shelf: Lupe Fiasco's 'Food and Liquor'

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