Chaka Khan: Like Sugar

The Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan has returned with “Like Sugar,” her first new music since 2007’s Funk This. Produced by Major Lazer’s Switch (who also put out a remix of the track), the super-funky tune builds off a classic dance beat. This undeniable bop proves that Khan (who is touring this summer) is just as groovy as she always has been.

Soundcloud Pride Playlists

There’s arguably no better way to announce Soundcloud’s artist-curated playlists than with Pride, based on the impact of queer musicians for as long as time can remember. Tapping everyone from morgxn to Lauren Ruth Ward, Soundclouds playlists include plenty of diverse LGBTQ+ representation—and some plain old good tunes.

Prince: Mary Don’t You Weep

From the upcoming posthumous Prince live album Piano & A Microphone: 1983, a divine rework of the spiritual “Mary Don’t You Weep” was released on what would have been the beloved icon’s 60th birthday. Recorded at the Kiowa Trail studio at Prince’s home on Lake Riley, the versions are stripped back and moving—you can even hear Prince sniffle a couple times around the 3:28 mark. …