Slum Village: Yes

Detroit-based collective Slum Village made their 12-track album Yes available to stream in its entirety this week. Featuring artists like Bilal, Black Milk, BJ the Chicago Kid and hip-hop royalty De La Soul, the record credits the late, great Jay Dee (a one-time SV member) as a producer on every track—and the sound is nothing if not Dilla. With hints of jazz, soul and plenty …

The Golden Age of NYC Radio

Red Bull Music delves into the New York City radio scene of the ‘80s in its short documentary, “Revolutions On Air: The Golden Era of New York Radio 1980-1988.” Just as the city awoke from the drug-fuelled phase of disco fever, New Yorkers began to tune into a new sound being broadcasted across the airwaves. “Revolutions on Air” follows the story of that musical golden …

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Ratatat comes back, Rihanna songwriter Bibi Bourelly's debut, a #TBT by Common and more in this week's music round-up

Common feat. Mary J Blige: Come Close Our #TBT this week, taking us back to 2002, is “Come Close,” Common’s gentle serenade for true love featuring R&B queen Mary J. Blige. Both artists—along with No Doubt, Usher, Fall Out Boy, and even a couple of K-Pop stars—donated their time to perform for free at this past weekend’s Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day, which took place …