When his family moved from West to East Oakland, Calif., young D’Wayne Wiggins had to make new friends amid a tsunami of ...

Listen to a playlist of the year's best songs as selected by The Times' August Brown, Cerys Davies and Mikael Wood.

The R&B world has had its share of heartbreak in 2025. And, sadly, another legend’s name has joined the list of those lost in 2025. As the clock quickly winds down on this year, the following is a ...

Rock icons dug into their archives, underground ’90s rap and indie figures put out long-awaited vinyl and more.

In 2025, girl group TWICE marked their 10th anniversary since debuting with “ Like Ooh-Ahh ” under JYP Entertainment. To celebrate, the girls released their fifth studio album, Ten: The Story Goes On, ...

As we prepare to enter 2026, Okayplayer wraps up our 2025 with a list of the 25 songs that defined the year — a soundtrack of ...

Perhaps a wise prophet named Addison Rae sums it up best: “So I put my headphones on / Listen to my favorite song.” And, boy, ...

Following Cropper's passing at the age of 84, we explore the songwriting genius behind one of his most beloved collaborations ...

At just 18 years old, the rising R&B star has signed to Usher and L.A. Reid's label Mega and he's making waves with his debut EP Me My Songs & I. Reflecting on the whirlwind year, the Los Angeles ...

Growing up in Philadelphia in the 1990s, I listened to soul singer-turned-R&B sex symbol Teddy Pendergrass and other artists ...

The Associated Press has selected the 10 best songs of the year, showcasing a diverse range of artists and genres ...