“coupe se’ yern” and “in my chillin” follow Smino’s 2017 Album of the Year candidate, blkswn.

St. Louis and Chicago talents link up on THEMpeople and Smino-produced track.

Paul McCartney, Metallica, Arctic Monkeys, Childish Gambino, David Byrne, St. Vincent, and Deftones are among the numerous highlights.

Chance the Rapper and Kim Kardashian-West are standing by him, however.

Featuring Erykah Badu, Janelle Monáe, Tyler the Creator, N.E.R.D., Miguel, Twin Shadow, Jamila Woods, and more.

The Flaming Lips, Jawbreaker, Miguel, Cut Copy, Little Dragon, Smino, and Jean Deaux are among the many acts scheduled to appear at the Seattle festival.

The War on Drugs, Courtney Barnett, Chaka Khan, Noname, Earl Sweatshirt, Saba, Blood Orange, and Japandroids are also set to play the Chicago festival.

Here are the tracks that by and large reacted to the year with beauty and positivity.

These are the albums we leaned on most during a year we’re eager to forget.

St. Louis rapper and Kendrick Lamar producer cook up magic for Yours Truly’s “Songs From Scratch” series.

Plus: Flatbush Zombies, Bonobo (DJ set), Slyvan Esso, Little Dragon, Mura Masa, Isaiah Rashad, Princess Nokia, and more.

Saba and Joseph Chilliams honor late Pivot Gang rapper with surprise appearances from Noname, Jamila Woods, and Smino.