Mick Jenkins' A MURDER OF CROWS, a collaboration with the producer Emil, is one of a handful of recent rap releases that prize concision and focus over algorithmic strategizing. LeFilmmm hide caption
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Mon Laferte's 1940 Carmen is one of our picks for the best releases out on Oct. 29. Joel Orta/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Music speaks truth to anger and frustration, but also provides a sense of hope and beauty. Rashida Chavis for NPR hide caption
Mick Jenkins' new album, The Healing Component, is out now. Bryan Allen Lamb/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Mick Jenkins' 'Angles' Reminds Us To Love Who We Are
Lo Moon's new song "Loveless" is WXPN's pick for September's mix. Brian Feinzimer/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
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Mick Jenkins' new mixtape, Wave[s], is out August 21. Lawrence Agyei/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Mick Jenkins' new EP, The Wave[s], will be released this summer. Lawrence Agyei/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Mick Jenkins at SXSW. A.J. for NPR hide caption