In the contemporary music scene, artists come and go. There aren’t a lot of acts that have been in the game almost 20 years and are still relevant. And there aren’t many who can stay on top when there are constantly new artist coming for their crown. But Beyonce has held it down for the […]

Gary Clark Jr. is a true musician. Clark began playing the guitar at 12 years old, and now at the age of 31, the soul-blues-rocker has been compared to the likes of Jimi Hendrix. He released his major-label début Blak and Blu in 2012,  it covers Clark’s complete sound which ranges from rock, blues, soul, country […]

Back in 2014, we touted Los Angeles native Jhené Aiko as one of our five “New Classic Artists” to be on the lookout for. Now a year later, Aiko has proven that she is well on her to being a staple in the music industry for years to come. Unlike many R&B singers on the […]

Mali Music has been around for years. Seven to be exact. Mostly underground and quietly in the black church. But it was his performance at the 2013 BET Awards that got “us” talking. A year later and Jennifer Lopez would call to invite him to perform on American Idol. And that’s when the world took notice (his single sales jumped overnight […]

Robin Thicke debuted the video for “Get Her Back,” the first single from his new album, “Paula,” and in keeping with the project’s entire theme, it’s no surprise that he’s still begging – this time in black and white and with text messages that appear on screen. “You drink too much,” one says. “I can’t […]

Attempting to list all the achievements of musician, producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers is nearly impossible. His career, which began when he was still a teenager has spanned over 40 years and he remains as a vital part of the music industry. Rodgers was born September 19, 1952 in New York. In a revealing 2013 […]

Ameriie has returned with a hot new single…and an extra “i” in her name. For any potential suitors for Ameriie listen up. She explains what she wants in her new single, “What I Want.” The song sample popular song Sugarhill Gang’s “Apache,” you might know it as “Jump On It.”

“The soul of Otis Redding is in Chicago” – ‘The Ellen Show’ blog Talk about pressure. But then again, maybe not. Meet spoken word artist, Harold Green. A Chicago native with impeccable wit and natural charisma. Add in a love for music and art and sprinkle a bit of poetry on top, and you’ve been introduced to […]

Luke James has returned with a hot new soulful single. While his soulful voice explains him and his girl’s options, the song “Options” features Rick Ross rapping about his eloquent “Rich Forever” lifestyle. Does it have radio potential?  Let us know…

06/03/14 – Brothers K-Ci & JoJo take you on a trip down memory lane as they reminisce on the famous covers they’ve done over the years. Everyone from Jeffrey Osbourne to Bobby Brown, the duo pay homage to the greats for Black Music Month. Click the link above to hear more!

June doesn’t only mark the beginning of summer, but marks nonstop tours from your favorite artists! This time of year is the highly anticipated Black Music Month. Here’s our calendar of the month’s hottest musical events. Lionel Richie – All The Hits All Night Long Tour June 3rd – 27th Tamar Braxton – Love and […]

Singer Kem has a new release “It’s You” out ahead of his as-yet-untitled fourth CD, coming later this year. The Detroit-born crooner, who was once homeless, says that his music is reflective of the love that he’s still seeking. Despite his gorgeous new ode to romantic love and his other gorgeous ballads, he remains single. […]