Plus gospel, country, the return of Laura Mann, and new music from the Tisburys.

The West Philly rapper and actor’s first album in 20 years is ‘Based on a True Story.’ He spoke about it from his home in Los Angeles.

“I lived here for five years,” the singer and boygenius member said. “And there’s a huge part of me that will live here forever.”

Plus Alejandro Escovedo’s immigrant tales at City Winery and Ron Gallo’s protest songs at Johnny Brenda’s