'C'est La Vie': Jerard Rice Pushes Hip-Hop Boundaries with Raw Introspection Jerard Rice, who goes by the name Rice, keeps changing hip-hop with his unique style and great music. Rice is a well-known name in hip-hop circles all over the world for his ability to combine catchy lyrics with catchy beats. His newest hit, "C'est La Vie," shows how good he is at writing songs that people...

Listening to Amara Fe’s new album, "SHIFT," is a bit like finding a perfectly preserved suit of medieval armor that’s been custom-tailored by a high-fashion house. It is formidable, gleaming, and entirely without apology. Across the sprawling landscape of its 24 tracks, Fe builds a monument to self-belief so solid it could probably withstand a siege. There is no room for doubt in this...