Last year, everything was subject to scrutiny, from the companies and celebrities being considered “canceled” to the American institutions and honestly America in general being criticized for upholding unjust and racist systems. Our award shows aren’t much different when it comes to unjust systems. The Grammys is no stranger to controversy. Many celebrities such as […]
The genre home to artists like Whitney Houston, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. Older R&B fans long for the days of classic soul sounds, while newer fans enjoy the innovative ways it has evolved. Jhené Aiko, H.E.R. and SZA are among the leaders in […]
If you were a character in a movie, what role would you play? What kind of genre would it be? How long is the movie? What do your viewers feel when they hear the music in it? And most importantly, could you watch it and be moved enough to stream the soundtrack music? Music should […]
Lecrae’s newest single starts with an echo of the words “right now” and they couldn’t be a better echo to the reflection of the times that this song is ‘right now’. Lecrae’s Deep End, which currently has 380,628 listens across the platform of YouTube alone since its release on June 24, 2020, lulls you in […]
“There’s never been something for Philadelphia, in Philadelphia, by Philadelphia.” From live music performances to sharing vegan recipes, to Michelle Obama encouraging everyone to vote, to promoting Black-owned business, the Roots Picnic 2020 last weekend should go down as one of the most seamless and Blackest productions ever. Luckily, if you missed it, you can […]
On June 19, 1865, Union army troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that all slaves were freed. Black people enslaved in Texas were the last to get word that they were free, immediately becoming a cause for celebration. The first Juneteenth celebration occurred the following year when freedmen in Texas organized what became the […]
For years now, the number of articles piling up declaring the death of music has happened at an alarming rate. First it was Hip Hop is dead. Than it was real Rnb is dead. Then it was CHH is dead. Now they even are saying Rock is dead. Always barring the repetitive question of who […]
