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Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, which means it’s time to fire up the grill, make the potato salad and put your drinks on ice for the first cookout of the season. But while you’re getting your menu together, you can’t forget the music. Because you can’t dance, play spades or talk trash […]
A Memorial Day Cookout Playlist Your Whole Black Family Will Love Read More »
Hip-hop has been a tool for the underrepresented to tell their stories since it was created in the early 1970s. So it’s only natural that it’s birthed some of the most inspiring success stories in all of music. Read more…
From Kendrick Lamar to Missy Elliot, The Best Rags To Riches Stories in Hip-Hop Read More »
Samples continue to be a huge part of our current music culture. Some of the biggest artists in the world have used them to create incredible hit records that have gone on to become classics in their own right. Read more…
The Most Sampled Songs From Black Artists in Music History Read More »
Since the Grammys and Black History are bringing in February, we thought we’d do something to complement both. From 1971 to 2006, “Soul Train” was the place to see some of the hottest Black musical artists on television. But viewers didn’t just tune in for the music, they came back week after week to watch
All Aboard! Famed ‘Soul Train’ Dancers Discuss Their Time On the Popular Series Read More »
A new year means there are new rappers ready to show off their talents to Hip-hop fans who were too focused on the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. These new MCs are talented, unique, confident, and willing to take chances with their music. While it may not always fit within the stereotypical definition of
These Are The Rappers To Watch In 2025 Read More »
This week, fans are still mourning the passing of a couple of Black music’s best – Frankie Beverly and Tito Jackson. But as the tributes pour in for those legends we lost, we wanted to take time to honor some of the legendary artists who are still with us and continue to influence generations of
Beloved Black Music Legends Who Are Still Alive and Kicking Read More »
The ever changing Rap/Hip-Hop crown is now up for grabs after Atlanta seems to have fallen from royalty. Don’t get us wrong, it’s unlikely that Atlanta will ever truly go away, but here’s a list of cities around the world who might be gunning for that number one spot! Read more…
With Atlanta Out the Way, These Cities Are Aiming to Snatch the Rap/Hip-Hop Crown! Read More »
When it comes to the Black British music scene, there is so much talent to be discovered. From R&B to House to Garage to Rap, Black British artists have found many ways to express themselves and succeed in any genre they choose. Read more…
Great Black British Rappers You Need On Your Playlist Read More »
Black people have had a significant impact on every aspect of life. From entertainment to sports to politics, to business, we’ve made this world a better place. Sadly, 2024 has seen us lose some of these industries’ most important figures. As we make it halfway through the year, join us in honoring the lives and…
Black Celebs We Lost in 2024 Read More »
