Black History is recognized by America with 28 days on the calendar year, but everyday our history is told through our people. Black music is a vital organ in which Black history is held as keepsake. Hip-Hop in particular, from its inception to its now highest of heights, embodies what it means to be Black. […]
The government's assault on Billie Holiday for "Strange Fruit" is still a reminder of why Black Americans have historically coded messages in songs.
Black music has influenced advertisers’ campaigns for decades. Understanding the value that these artists have in connection to pop culture and what their core audience is consuming, companies find it in their best interest to have these figures be ambassadors for their brands. [RELATED]:15 Best Celebrity Brand Partnerships According to northwestern.edu, this heightened attention to […]
With big names on the soundtrack for 'The Color Purple' musical reboot, we revisited some of the best music moments in Black cinema history.
Celebrate The Apollo's 89th anniversary as Harlem's premiere hotspot for live entertainment by watching these classic music performances.
From confirmed projects to the ones still in "TBD" status, these are the albums by Black musicians we'll 100% be checking for in 2023.
New releases by Beyoncé and Drake recently sparked dialogue around house music, which has roots in LGBTQ culture & Black music history.
Trevor Noah recently spoke candidly about who can use the N-word as it relates to rap music. Following the heat that actress Gina Rodriguez recently caught over using the racial slur while rapping along to The Fugees – Trevor is urging rappers to drop the word from their music all together. “Look, I get it. I get […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson and rappers 50 Cent and Future have been added to the lineup for the Jeddah World Fest, the concert in Saudi Arabia that Nicki Minaj pulled out of after human rights organizations urged the rapper to cancel her appearance. The website for the event, to take place Thursday at […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson and rappers 50 Cent and Future have been added to the lineup for the Jeddah World Fest, the concert in Saudi Arabia that Nicki Minaj pulled out of after human rights organizations urged the rapper to cancel her appearance. The website for the event, to take place Thursday at […]
Several high-profile artists are banning together to help raise awareness for a crowdfunding effort to restore and preserve the childhood home of one of the most prolific artists of our time, Nina Simone. Artists and entertainers like John Legend, Issa Rae, Talib Kweli, Mahershala Ali and Cat Stevens are putting their talents to use to […]
