Christina Aguilera: ‘I came out with Dirrty and that was my f**k-it moment’

The pop star on growing up in the spotlight and paving the way for other women performers

Christina Aguilera: Our New VBF

Her very confident new album shows that the genie is out of the bottle

Thundercat takes a spiritual turn on his bass odyssey

Suicidal Tendencies, Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamarr, Flying Lotus: Thundercat is a bass man with a stunning CV. But he's more than just a player, he’s an artistic lynchpin

Grammy nominations: Beyoncé and Adele shine while rock suffers

Beyoncé’s nine dominating nods, along with strong showings for Rihanna, Kanye West, Drake and Chance the Rapper, reflect a stellar year for black artists

A Tribe Called Quest – We Got It From Here . . . Thank You For 4 Your Service: a poignant triumph

Album of the Day: Schoolboy Q’s Blank Face - Kendrick had better watch his back