Ellice Ellis is a GRAMMY.com contributor.
Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Little Simz has spent the past decade establishing herself as one of Britain's most vital hip-hop voices. She's carved out a distinctive lane that prioritizes introspection over industry trends, crafting albums that function as cohesive artistic statements rather than collections of singles. Born Simbi Ajikawo in North London, Little Simz's musical journey began with a series of…
The term pop star gets tossed around easily, but few truly earn it. From his humble, anonymous beginnings to a four-time GRAMMY winner with seven No. 1 hits and a Super Bowl halftime show under his belt, The Weeknd has certainly earned the accolade. The Canadian artist born Abel Tesfaye floats seamlessly between music, television, and film — from his…
The Black Women’s Brilliance Brunch, hosted by the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective and Los Angeles Chapter and presented by City National Bank, honored music, legacy and financial empowerment. Held at the W Hotel in Hollywood in April, the event championed community with inspirational and actionable insights. Whether you came for the beats of DJ Domo Wells, mixing Doechii and…
As Alicia Keys accepted the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the 2025 GRAMMYs, she made a poignant point about being a woman in music. "I always had to fight for a certain level of respect as a songwriter, a composer, and especially a producer," she said. "It's strange that we don't think of women as producers like Quincy [Jones]…
Hip-hop duo EarthGang are out to make fantasy a reality. On their first independent album, defiantly released on Tuesday, Oct. 29, the duo of Olu and Dot usher in a bold new era of creative freedom that gives a middle finger to music industry rules. In Perfect Fantasy, ATL meets Tokyo to create "Tokyolanta." EarthGang plays with funk and R&B,…
