The Pulitzer-winning rapper has returned with his first solo release since 2017's DAMN.

With just a mic, violin and loop pedal, this Tiny Desk Contest entrant crafts melodies vocally and through his violin, incorporating folky and soulful embellishments.

This Tiny Desk Contest entry is about finding solace in the noise of the city, succumbing to escape.

Rich, lush background vocals, glistening piano and simple drums provide the perfect canvas for surrendering to divine timing.

Being bitter is frowned upon more often than not, but in this Tiny Desk Contest entry, the artist's animosity is the central wheel spinning this sneering song about getting left by an ex.

This soulful, guitar-filled R&B Tiny Desk Contest entry reminds us of how the best is ahead, even when the grind of everyday has us reaching our breaking point.

Frihauf starts her meditative Tiny Desk Contest entry off simple and gracefully ascends up to a shimmery falsetto.

With a nod to New Orleans jazz, this Tiny Desk Contest entry exudes HBCU culture and energy.

Singing from his heart in his Tiny Desk Contest entry, Mark Manning paints a picture of a relationship that's now reached its end.

He got past obstacles in the industry to bring a mostly Black cast of characters to newspapers and digital platforms across the country.

This fun, island vibe drops at the perfect time when we all could use a little extra warmth.

Tanya Aguiñiga's art explores what happens to people when they cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Sanford Biggers' works challenge the 'black-washing' of African history.

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