DJ Gates Reflects on Harlem, Mixtape Culture and the DJ Craft in New Pressed Interview
Pressed sits down with DJ-League VIP DJ Gates for an in-depth conversation about Harlem, mixtape culture, DJ craft and what he plans to build next.
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The Show – Episode 9 | October 2026
Episode 9 features Anderson .Paak & Cordae, kwn, JAY-Z, Shabba Ranks and more than 18 minutes from London DJ Mr. Blue.
Rakim, Kurupt & Masta Killa Unite on The Godbody
Rakim, Kurupt and Masta Killa release The Godbody, a 16-track HipHop album connecting New York and California with veteran guest MCs.
Chaka Khan Returns With ‘Chakzilla,’ Her First New Album in Seven Years
Chaka Khan returns with Chakzilla, her first full-length album in seven years. The new project features Sia, Snoop Dogg and Lenny Kravitz while connecting her R&B legacy with a new generation.
Anderson .Paak & Cordae Release “A Good Day” Ahead of Joint Album
Anderson .Paak and Cordae return with “A Good Day,” the first single from their upcoming collaborative album Heavy Is The Crown.
Victoria Monét’s “Frequency of Love Tour” Tickets Go on Sale Across North America
British R&B has a new dedicated weekly chart. kwn claims its first No. 1 with “Good Girl,” while FLO, Jorja Smith and other UK R&B names also feature prominently in the inaugural ranking.
DJ Black Tiger (GER) – Urban Nation #11
DJ Black Tiger (GER) presents Urban Nation #11, a new DJ mix featuring HipHop R&B selections.
IFPI Launches Global Streaming Integrity Initiative to Fight Streaming Fraud
IFPI has launched the Streaming Integrity Initiative, bringing major labels, distributors and industry organisations together around new standards designed to prevent and detect streaming fraud.
DJ 3rd Degree (USA) – HipHop Edition #11
DJ 3rd Degree (USA) presents HipHop Edition #11, a new DJ mix featuring Boom Bap, US HipHop and international HipHop selections.
kwn Leads First Official R&B UK Chart with “Good Girl”
British R&B has a new dedicated weekly chart. kwn claims its first No. 1 with “Good Girl,” while FLO, Jorja Smith and other UK R&B names also feature prominently in the inaugural ranking.
Rose Royce’s ‘Car Wash’ Turns 50: An R&B Soundtrack That Still Moves Generations
Rose Royce’s legendary Car Wash soundtrack turns 50 on September 13, 2026. The Grammy-winning project helped introduce the group to the world and delivered one of R&B’s most recognizable classics.