Music
Celebrating 40 years of 'Control', the magnum opus of pop queen Janet Jackson, we look at 40 of her hits alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Black History Month: Music Inspired By The Social Justice Movement Throughout history, Black musicians have used their platform to capture the fullness of the Black experience. From songs of overcoming, joy, to sorrow, heartbreak and pain. Many of these songs have been anthems for the Civil Rights and social justice movements. Many of these innovators […]
Durand Bernarr reached a career milestone after winning his first Grammy Award, bringing national recognition back home to Cleveland. The win capped a journey defined by persistence, independence, and creative control. Bernarr earned the honor for his project BLOOM, taking home the award for Best Progressive R&B Album. The Grammy marked his first official win […]
If you are a lover of R&B, specifically the golden age of the 90s, then you already know how significant Brandy is to music. Not only has she been dubbed “the vocal Bible,” but she has inspired an entire generation of artists who came before her and cite her as a direct influence. It was […]
Two rap icons join forces for more than music as Raekwon and Nas help unveil the GEL-NYC 2.0 SSHS sneaker by ASICS SportStyle and HSDT.
Wiz Khalifa is facing a 9-month prison sentence in none other than Romania, but his legal team is appealing the ruling. Following his performance at Costinești’s Beach Please! Festival in July 2024, Wiz was arrested for smoking marijuana. He was initially cited a fine of 3,000 lei, which is apparently just roughly $700 USD. However, […]
Torae of the Black Music Collective reflects on the changing dynamics within hip hop, the toll of industry challenges, and the continued push for greater protections for artists.
From R&B to Hip-Hop to Gospel, members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated have made a significant impact in music.
When D'Angelo entered the music scene, he wrote songs with deep soul and a profound reverence for Black women.
The 56th GMA Dove Awards saw stellar performances from renowned gospel artists like CeCe Winans and Tamela Mann.
On Sept. 26, Mariah Carey released her highly anticipated album Here For It All, her first album in seven years.
New Music Released This Week (September 15th – September 19th):