Best New Artist is a Grammy Award nomination that has spotlighted major rap and R&B talent. Several nominees, including SZA and Jazmine Sullivan, didn’t win but still made lasting cultural impact. The ...

Hip Hop and R&B artists have had a long, complex history with the Grammy Award for Best New Artist category. The list showcases genre-defining talent, from breakthrough stars to overlooked icons. The ...

The 2026 Grammys took place on Sunday, Feb. 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The show was hosted by comedian Trevor Noah and featured performances by Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, the nominees for ...

Rapper Justin Walton, known as Jwalt, is being considered for two GRAMMY categories. The Oakland native could be among the nominees for best new artist and best rap album. The Recording Academy, ...

Breaking Rust, an AI-generated “cowboy,” just made history by topping Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart. AI has made history once again. And this time, people are getting nervous. “Walk My ...

“Syracuse Playlist” is a quarterly feature on syracuse.com highlighting music from local artists. If you’re a Syracuse-area musician, email gherbert@syracuse.com to share your music, including your ...