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Boldy James, 'Jam Master J'

November 11, 2022 • Boldy James' songs bear the wariness that comes with experience and the poise that comes from a hard-scrabble life navigating obstacles.

Heat Check Roundup: Masego, Fousheé, Boldy James and more

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Heat Check Roundup: Masego, Fousheé, Boldy James and more

November 10, 2022 • In this week's Heat Check selects, dueling sounds of the new New York, roiling raps from a middle-aged street rapper, sugary, off-kilter pop birthed on TikTok and more

New Music Friday: The best releases out on May 20

Harry's House, the latest solo album from former One Direction singer Harry Styles, tops this week's shortlist for the best albums out on May 20. Lillie Eiger/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday: The best releases out on May 20

May 20, 2022 • The best albums out this week include Harry's House from Harry Styles, jazz pianist Joey Alexander's Origin, new ones from R&B singer Ravyn Lenae, rapper Boldy James, Porridge Radio and more.

New Music Friday: The best releases out on May 20

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New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On Aug. 13

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New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On Aug. 13

August 13, 2021 • Black Thought guests on a new one from the British duo Jungle, The Killers' Pressure Machine documents the hopes and horrors of rural America, Boldy James & The Alchemist team up again and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On Aug. 13

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NPR Music's Top 20 Songs Of February

February 28, 2020 • Sharon Van Etten digs deeper into brooding textures, East Atlanta rapper Young Nudy gets weird and Sam Hunt offers a contender for Song of the Summer.