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Tuesday March 22, 2022

#NowPlaying

Wildchild, 'Manifestin (prod. by Madlib)'

March 22, 2022 • The California rapper leans into a trim track from the wizard Madlib on a new single that takes a sharp look at institutional racism in the U.S.

Friday July 2, 2021

New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out On July 2

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out On July 2

July 2, 2021 • NPR Music's picks for the best albums out now include Chicago rapper G Herbo's 25, the wild euphoria of The Go! Team, singer Laura Mvula's first new music in five years and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out On July 2

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Saturday January 30, 2021

Heavy Rotation: 20 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Heavy Rotation: 20 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

January 30, 2021 • This January, NPR member stations share a mix of the most popular songs on their airwaves, including music from The Avalanches, Jade Bird, Madlib, Run the Jewels and more.

Friday January 29, 2021

New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On Jan. 29

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On Jan. 29

January 29, 2021 • NPR Music's picks for the best new albums out this week include a Madlib-Four Tet collaboration, stunning debuts from Celeste and Arlo Parks, the Malian artist Nahawa Doumbia and more.

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Thursday January 28, 2021

Madlib Heads Back To The Future On 'Sound Ancestors'

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Editors' Picks

Madlib Heads Back To The Future On 'Sound Ancestors'

January 28, 2021 • For over two decades, Madlib's work has been defined not by any one style, but by the artist's stylistic breadth and tireless output. On a new album, the polymath compiles his artifacts.

Wednesday December 11, 2019

10 Rap Albums That Raised The Bar(s) In 2019

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Best Music Of 2019

10 Rap Albums That Raised The Bar(s) In 2019

December 11, 2019 • After a decade of unbridled innovation, 2019 felt like a tightening of the reins in hip-hop, delivering stellar albums where artists rapped with back-to-basics clarity and precision.

Friday December 6, 2019

Freddie Gibbs And Madlib: Tiny Desk Concert

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Freddie Gibbs And Madlib: Tiny Desk Concert

December 6, 2019 • The enigmatic and reclusive producer Madlib joins hard-hitting emcee Freddie Gibbs for one of the most memorable Tiny Desks of the year.

Friday June 28, 2019

New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out On June 28

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out On June 28

June 28, 2019 • Our list for this week's best new albums includes a solo release from Thom Yorke, the return of garage rock stalwarts They Black Keys, a new project from Freddie Gibbs and Madlib and more.

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Tuesday July 1, 2014

New Mix: Bon Iver, White Fence, Luluc, Freddie Gibbs, More

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New Mix: Bon Iver, White Fence, Luluc, Freddie Gibbs, More

July 1, 2014 • On this week's All Songs Considered: New music from Bon Iver, premieres from the folk duo Luluc, California garage rock band White Fence and more.

New Mix: Bon Iver, White Fence, Luluc, Freddie Gibbs, More

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Monday June 30, 2014

NPR Music's 25 Favorite Albums Of 2014 (So Far)

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NPR Music's 25 Favorite Albums Of 2014 (So Far)

June 30, 2014 • A selection of 25 deep, joyful, rewarding albums from every genre, out of every corner of the world, from the first six months months of 2014, picked by NPR Music.

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Friday April 25, 2014

Download: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Heavy Rotation

Download: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

April 25, 2014 • Check out NPR Music's latest batch of favorite new songs, including music from tUnE-yArDs, Dan Croll, Freddie Gibbs and Madlib, SZA, Dana Falconberry, Ernest Ranglin and more.

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Wednesday July 25, 2007

New Music

Inspired by Sounds of Brazil

July 25, 2007 • News & Notes director Taylor Chapulin Orci recently attended the concert "Brasilintime" and chose a selection of songs for her pick of the week.

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Thursday June 21, 2007

Inside the Los Angeles Hip-Hop Undergound

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Music Interviews

Inside the Los Angeles Hip-Hop Undergound

June 21, 2007 • The Los Angeles record label Stones Throw has been a major force in independent hip-hop for more than a decade. Artists Peanut Butter Wolf and Egon run Stones Throw, and they describe their vision for a label that's known for its eclectic catalog.

Inside the Los Angeles Hip-Hop Undergound

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