John Morrison

The Global Cypher: A&R Edition

We talk to a few A&R reps from around the world to understand the hip-hop scene in their country (and what's next).

Hip-hop in Nigeria has intermingled with afrobeats, reggae, R&B, and more with some thrilling results. Here are a few highlights.

The Roots have worked tirelessly in the studio, absorbing a range of influences and recruiting a seemingly endless cast of gifted collaborators.

Hip-hop in South Africa mixes unique sounds beloved in the country and key elements of the genre’s New York’s origins.

This introduction to The Godfather of Soul contains some of the most important music of the 20th century.

It may have been Donnie's debut album, but 'The Colored Section' was a varied and assured collection from 2002 that still sounds fresh today.

An introduction to a peerless catalog of sonically inventive and chart-busting tunes.

With his rough, powerful voice and descriptive, narrative-based songwriting, Bobby Womack had a mastery of the blues, gospel, and R&B.