r&b
Mindless Behavior Was the Last Great Black Boy Band. Now, They’re Ready for a Reunion
"...No one had done it on a big scale since B2K,” says Ray Ray.
By Amaya Graham
R&B’s Breakout Star SAILORR Makes Music For Herself: ‘I Just Be Talking Sh*t’
Her debut album From Florida’s Finest is the diary of a reformed crashout.
By Sara Delgado
Elmiene, the Future of R&B, Doesn’t ‘Give a F*ck’ About Fame
Elmiene tells Teen Vogue about his latest EPs and his upcoming debut album.
By Kaitlyn McNab
Laila! Is a Viral Hitmaker—But She ‘Deadass Makes Music For Real’
The 18-year-old singer and producer unpacks her 'Gap Year' with Teen Vogue.
By Kaitlyn McNab
DJ Mustard’s New Popstar Amirah Arrives With First Single “Tokio”
Teen Vogue has the exclusive music video debut of "Tokio." 💖
By Kaitlyn McNab
R&B Underdog Victoria Monét Deserves Her Flowers—and 7 Grammy Wins
Monét has been sowing the seeds for her ascension since she was a teen.
By Njera Perkins
Goodbye, VanJess. Say Hello to AMAKA
"The overall thing I want people to listen and feel is empowered... free."
By Shamira Ibrahim
Q Marsden Nearly Gave Up the First Week Making His New Album
"I just knew that I was in my head, getting discouraged for no reason," he says in a rare interview with Teen Vogue.
By Kaitlyn McNab
Solange & Saint Heron's Eldorado Ballroom Is a Black Art Playground
Opening night of the BAM series honored innovative Black performance.
By Kaitlyn McNab
Coco Jones On Bel-Air S2, Short Kings, & Delusional Advice From SZA
“I have been in this industry for a long time… I'm here to stay.”
By Kaitlyn McNab
Rico Nasty, Pusha T, and More Artists Shine a Light On the DMV’s Unsung Music Scene
Spotify's “Sunday Dinner” shows appreciation for the DMV.
By Jazmine Denise
R&B Star Rakiyah Is Creating Her Own Lane
“I’m just doing my culture’s music in another language.”
By Ashlee Mitchell
Chloe x Halle Talk Police Brutality and Postponing Their Album
“The way our music has evolved is exactly how we're evolving as young women.”
By Darian Symoné HarvinPhotography by Elizabeth Weinberg
Kehlani Gets Real About Social Media and Celebrity Culture
Our May cover star opens up about life under the spotlight.
By Danielle KwatengPhotography by Emman Montalvan
Leven Kali Went From Master Golfer to Musician
"I kept hearing from people that I had a good voice."
By Mya Abraham
Everyone Is Talking About Baby Rose
“Everything I do is vulnerable or very prideful. It’s on a spectrum, but it’s never fabricated.”
By Mya Abraham
8 Women Reshaping Music Right Now
Victoria Monét, Karena Evans, Soulection DJs, and more dynamic artists are all here.
By Danielle KwatengPhotography by Raven B. Varona