The hip-hop artist was known for his breakout track “Be Faithful” in the early 2000s and for lending his gravelly voice to hits by Missy Elliott and Ciara. The cause of his death was unclear.

Multi-disciplinary artist XINA performed at Carbon Sound Presents: Minnesota Music Month showcase at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in April, featuring MMYYKK, Zora, and REIKI.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what favorite songs from this summer would you like to hear?

This week, we celebrate the birthday of hit-making songwriter Don Schlitz — whose name you may not know, but whose songs you definitely will.

“Flea” by St. Vincent lands in the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of votes. Meanwhile, The Heavy Heavy leapfrog 11 spaces in the chart, and Chappell Roan holds on to the top spot.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists considered Britpop would you like to hear?

Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter Jana Mila visited The Current in July to play songs from her upcoming album, “Chameleon,” out on Friday, Aug. 30, on New West Records.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that evoke the images, sounds, and fun of the fair would you like to hear?

The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands with a tug-of-war or “push-pull” dynamic would you like to hear?