Chaka Khan: Through the Fire

Today’s #TBT comes from R&B and soul powerhouse Chaka Khan, who’s been belting out hits for over four decades—and although “Through the Fire” released in 1984, it still inspires spontaneous public sing-alongs to this day. There’ll be a whole lot of that on 3 June 2015 as Chaka Khan kicks off the 37th annual Celebrate Brooklyn! with a free opening night concert at the Prospect …

Alessia: Here

“Here” is an excellent debut single from newcomer Alessia (aka Ontario-based Alessia Caracciolo) who is currently signed to Def Jam. The song is one that will truly speak to anybody who has felt alone in the middle of a crowd. The 18-year-old artist sings, “Truly I ain’t got no business here / but since my friends are here, I just came to kick it / …

Jamie xx: Gosh

Creating even more anticipation for his debut album In Colour—set to release this June—is the music video for Jamie xx’s single “Gosh.” Using images from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Goddard Space Flight Center, Scientific Visualization Studio and the University of Arizona, the journey through space is enhanced through the English music producer’s just-as-epic instrumental track. Synth melodies wind around long bass tones and a futuristic …