East Bay rapper Ruby Ibarra has won NPR's highly competitive Tiny Desk Concert contest with her powerful track "Bakunawa." The song, an emotional narrative about motherhood, draws on Filipino folklore and is performed in three languages. Ibarra's victory, from a record 7,500 entries, solidifies her rising presence in the music scene and showcases Filipino artistry on a global stage.

J. Cole's highly anticipated album, The Fall Off, is inching closer to reality. During a recent performance, the rapper hinted that the project could be released as early as the first quarter of 2025.

Ye's latest music video, "Bomb," is a mind-bending fusion of hip-hop, electronic music, and AI-generated visuals. The video, featuring his daughters North and Chicago West, is a surreal journey through a post-apocalyptic desert. It's a testament to Ye's boundless creativity and his ability to push the boundaries of music and technology.