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Tay Keith Was an Architect of Modern Hip-Hop Whose Blueprints Will Last Forever

With the catchiest producer tag in hip-hop, the late producer spent his final years building foundations beyond the genre

Music News

The Jay-Z Commemorative Library Card is Back for the ‘Reasonable Doubt’ 30th Anniversary

A limited-edition card will be available at all Brooklyn Public Library branches, while supplies last, starting June 25

National

Clive Davis, Music Executive Who Signed Whitney Houston, Dead at 94

Arista and J Records founder helped shape the careers of Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, and Alicia Keys, among many others

Reviews

YG Gets Brutally Honest at ‘The Gentlemen’s Club’

The Compton-raised rapper engages in Olympic-level self-examination on his fourth studio album

Lists

10 Essential Songs Produced By Tay Keith

The late Grammy-nominated producer's music redefined trap's modern sound

Photos

An Inside Look at the Obama Presidential Center

Now that the historic building is officially open, here's an inside look at Chicago's newest landmark

National

Sexyy Red, Key Glock, And More React To Tay Keith’s Death

The hip-hop community has posted condolences and tributes to one of hip-hop's most influential producers

Music News

New Music Friday: 50 Hip-Hop and R&B Releases You Need On Your Playlist

Tyla, Key Glock, Tierra Whack, YG, NE-YO, Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Elmiene, Cam'ron, and more stars share new material for Juneteenth

Music News

Morgan Freeman Recorded a Blues Record With Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, and Shemekia Copeland

Morgan Freeman's 'Symphonic Blues Experience,' out Aug. 7, includes his collaboration with Taj Mahal of the Son House classic "Death Letter Blues"