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Tierra Whack, 'Heaven'

December 23, 2021 • Listen to a highlight from Tierra Whack's very busy December.

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Tierra Whack and J Melodic make the leap from 'Whack World' to something otherworldly

November 20, 2021 • The try-anything rapper and her soft-spoken but dedicated producer, who have developed a bond to match their intense work routine, share a preview of a new song that takes them into uncharted terrain.

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Tierra Whack, 'Walk The Beat'

August 12, 2021 • On her latest house-inspired single, "Walk The Beat," Whack's wordplay weaves through a futuristic club beat — courtesy of producer J-Melodic — as she name drops her favorite designers and brands.

NPR Music's No. 1 Albums And Songs Of November

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NPR Music's No. 1 Albums And Songs Of November

November 30, 2020 • We pick our favorite music released in November 2020, featuring Kali Uchis' heart-struck devotionals, Tierra Whack's playful pop, metal duo Jucifer's tribute to Arabic music and Salaam Remi's star-studded soundtrack of the Black experience.

NPR Music's No. 1 Albums And Songs Of November

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Heat Check: 'Black Joy Is Radical'

June 1, 2020 • To celebrate radical Black joy in a time of great pain, here's a round-up of new tracks from the worlds of jazz, R&B and rap, all to remind you that they can't hijack happiness.

Tierra Whack Serves Up Spuds With A Side Of Horror In 'Unemployed' Video

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Tierra Whack Serves Up Spuds With A Side Of Horror In 'Unemployed' Video

April 9, 2019 • The Philadelphia rapper outdoes herself with a morbid, surrealist short that resembles an alternate-dimension Bon Appétit video.

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The 50 Best Albums Of 2018 (10-1)

December 4, 2018 • Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.

All Songs Considered: The Year In Music 2018

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All Songs Considered: The Year In Music 2018

December 3, 2018 • The All Songs gang looks back at this year's anthems and unmissable milestones, from Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer to Childish Gambino's mind-blowing video for "This Is America," Rosalía, Mitski and more.

All Songs Considered: The Year In Music 2018

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NPR Music's 40 Favorite Albums Of 2018 (So Far)

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NPR Music's 40 Favorite Albums Of 2018 (So Far)

June 26, 2018 • We asked writers from across public radio to share the one album that's stood out during the first six months of the year.

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Musical Discoveries From SXSW 2018

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Musical Discoveries From SXSW 2018

March 23, 2018 • Rodney Carmichael, Katie Presley and Stephen Thompson join host Linda Holmes to effuse over some of the festival's highlights.

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Musical Discoveries From SXSW 2018

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SXSW 2018 Wrap-Up: Our Favorite Discoveries And Memorable Moments

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SXSW 2018 Wrap-Up: Our Favorite Discoveries And Memorable Moments

March 20, 2018 • Our bleary-eyed, ear-ringing week of non-stop live music at the 2018 South by Southwest music festival has ended and we're back one last time to play some of our favorite discoveries.

SXSW 2018 Wrap-Up: Our Favorite Discoveries And Memorable Moments

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Slingshot: The New Artists You'll Love In 2018

January 9, 2018 • Slingshot is a collaboration between NPR Music and public radio stations around the country that spotlights up-and-coming musicians.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Musical Discoveries From SXSW 2018

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Musical Discoveries From SXSW 2018

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SXSW 2018 Wrap-Up: Our Favorite Discoveries And Memorable Moments

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Slingshot: The New Artists You'll Love In 2018