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Six artists detail what Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' means to them and share a message with its creator in honor of the album's 10th anniversary.

Six artists detail what Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' means to them and share a message with its creator in honor of the album's 10th anniversary.

BY BRENTON BLANCHET

The Lasting Impact of Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange'

With in-person concerts on hold for the time being, Move Forward Music has announced a partnership with Twitch to bring live performances to the platform.

With in-person concerts on hold for the time being, Move Forward Music has announced a partnership with Twitch to bring live performances to the platform.

BY JOE PRICE

Move Forward Music Announces Partnership With Twitch for Digital Music Festival

Lupe Fiasco and UMI are performing live on YouTube to raise money for World Central Kitchen to help Black-owned restaurants and underfed communities.

Lupe Fiasco and UMI are performing live on YouTube to raise money for World Central Kitchen to help Black-owned restaurants and underfed communities.

BY SARAH JASMINE MONTGOMERY

Watch Lupe Fiasco and UMI's Livestream Charity Concert

On the second episode of 'Making It,' rising R&B/neo-soul singer UMI reflects on her artistic evolution and personal growth.

On the second episode of 'Making It,' rising R&B/neo-soul singer UMI reflects on her artistic evolution and personal growth.

BY ALEX GARDNER

Making It: UMI

2020 has the potential to be a great year for music. Here are some artists you should be looking out for, including Baby Keem, UMI, Kenny Mason, and more.

2020 has the potential to be a great year for music. Here are some artists you should be looking out for, including Baby Keem, UMI, Kenny Mason, and more.

BY JACOB MOORE

21 New Artists To Watch in 2020

Lorem quietly emerged earlier this year and has become one of Spotify's most unique new playlists. Lorem's curator tells us about how (and why) it works.

Lorem quietly emerged earlier this year and has become one of Spotify's most unique new playlists. Lorem's curator tells us about how (and why) it works.

BY JACOB MOORE

What is Lorem? Inside One of Spotify's Best New Playlists

An interview with soul/R&B inspired singer and songwriter UMI, whose heartfelt music is connecting with more and more people.

An interview with soul/R&B inspired singer and songwriter UMI, whose heartfelt music is connecting with more and more people.

BY EDA YU

UMI Is a Neo-Soul and R&B-Inspired Artist Creating Space for Healing

This month's round-up of Best New Artists is an indication of how wide open things are right now in a lawless, exciting new era of music.

This month's round-up of Best New Artists is an indication of how wide open things are right now in a lawless, exciting new era of music.

BY JACOB MOORE

Best New Artists of the Month (August)