The Root

10 Songs Engineered By Bob Power, The Invisible Architect of Some of Your Favorite Hip-Hop Hits

Bursting on the scene with jazzy vocals and impeccable style, Erykah Badu found her first #1 R&B hit with “On & On.” Power mixed this debut single that launched Badu into stardom. He refined the ...

Her 2026 Goal Was to Listen to an Album a Day. When Her Family's House Burned Down, It Took on a New Meaning (Exclusive)

Anna Peterson’s 2026 goal to listen to a full album daily became a lifeline when her family’s Minnesota home burned down, ...

After 25 years, Gorillaz band members are still cartoons but the music is very real

Gorillaz, the animated band, burst on the scene 25 years ago. NPR's Juana Summers talks to musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, the band's creators, about how it has evolved.

Megan Moroney’s ‘Cloud 9’ Becomes First Country Album by a Female Artist to Top Chart in Nearly Two Years

Megan Moroney's third album 'Cloud 9' debuts atop the albums chart, making her the first female country artist to bow at No.

Pink Built Her Entire Career On Tearing Down Other Women. Here’s A Full Recap.

From mocking Britney Spears’s mental health to slut-shaming Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton, Pink isn’t exactly the feminist icon she’s often made out to be.