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Kelela's guide for breaking up with men

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Kelela's guide for breaking up with men

If you haven't stepped into an underground club in the last decade, you might be forgiven if you don't know Kelela. But the Washington, D.C. native has had a seismic impact on dance music since she broke into the scene in 2013. Now, after a six-year hiatus, Kelela is out with her fourth and latest record, 'Raven' – and with it, she's remaking the future of dance music. This week, host Brittany Luse sits down with Kelela to discuss Black queer liberation, and how she hopes this record helps folks find freedom on the dance floor.

Kelela's guide for breaking up with men

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New Music Friday: The best releases out on Feb. 10

Paramore's first new album in six years, This Is Why, is on our shortlist of the best releases out on Feb. 10 Zachary Gray/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday: The best releases out on Feb. 10

The best albums out this week include Paramore's first new full-length in nearly six years, mind-blowing sonic explorations from Kelela and Liv.e, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Yo La Tengo and more.

New Music Friday: The best releases out on Feb. 10

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Kelela On Taking Herself Apart

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Kelela On Taking Herself Apart

The Washington, D.C.-born R&B singer, whose debut studio album landed on many critic's lists of the best music of 2017, says music taught her to be fearless.

Kelela On Taking Herself Apart

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New Mix: Björk, Neil Young, Burial, Kelela, More

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New Mix: Björk, Neil Young, Burial, Kelela, More

This week's essential new music includes a breathtaking sonic wonder from Björk, a moody breakup song from Kelela, solo acoustic music from Neil Young and more.

New Mix: Björk, Neil Young, Burial, Kelela, More

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Songs We Love: Kelela, 'Rewind'

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Songs We Love: Kelela, 'Rewind'

Latest offering from Los Angeles-based R&B singer would fit seamlessly on a compilation album of Miami bass hits from two decades ago. And that's a good thing.

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