R&B legend Mary J. Blige, just came off her Lifetime Achievement Award win at the BET Awards, and now she’s speaking out about how she recovered from her heartbreaking divorce. The 48-year-old told People that one way she has dealt with her past is by being conscious of how those lessons shaped her success. “If I could […]
WARNING: Some tracks contain explicit lyrics and sexual/adult themes 1. Joyner Lucas Although he’s been releasing music since 2010, this Massachusetts-based rapper didn’t release his record label debut, ADHD, until this year. His thoughtful, socially conscious singles like “I’m Not Racist” and “Devil’s Work” along with teaming up with Chris Brown and Eminem hasn’t hurt […]
The neo-soul wave of the 90’s was formed by a loose-knit group of like-minded musicians who reflected the souful originals of an earlier, more artistically inclined era. These artists were known for their strong songwriting, solid musicianship, stellar vocals and for their individual, innovative music and eclectic, artistic personas. This next wave of R&B artists […]
ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta rapper’s take on country music has inspired a mostly nonverbal autistic boy in Minnesota to sing. Lil Nas X has found huge success with the song, “Old Town Road.” It has sparked controversy , spawned a clothing line, made the rapper a household name and got his collaborator Billy Ray […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Hip-hop star Cardi B is walking into the 2019 BET Awards as the most nominated act with seven, while late rapper Nipsey Hussle scored a posthumous nomination. BET told the Associated Press late Thursday that Cardi B’s nominations include two for the top prize — video of the year […]
Tank has really put his time in and earned his spot as one of the greatest. He worked literally from the bottom up. Thankfully he doesn’t feel like he’s ever worked with a “bad” artist. He worked for Aaliyah, and Ginuwine and says, “it was the best.” T o this day, if he’s around when […]
Chrisette Michele took a career-threatening figurative beating from her fans for agreeing to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration. But this year, Tom Joyner personally invited her to perform on the 2019 Fantastic Voyage and told the audience it was time to forgive the embattled singer. The audience responded positively, applauding the singer and one-time reality […]
With the success of last year’s Snoop Dogg stage play, Je’Caryous Johnson is teaming with Mathew Knowles to tell the story of Houston’s biggest girl group, Destiny’s Child! Knowles shared the news on Instagram saying, “BREAKING: @jecaryous Johnson and I are collaborating on Survivor: The Destiny’s Child Musical with plans for Broadway, London’s West End, and a world tour! More details coming […]
Many Prince fans would recognize Billy Sparks right away as “Billy” the Minneapolis club owner of ‘The Ave.’ in Purple Rain. But what may Prince fans don’t know is that Billy and Prince were truly friends all the way until the day Prince passed away. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! We caught up with Billy […]
Mary J. Blige and Nas have announced a co-headlining summer tour that kicks off in West Palm Beach Florida, July 11 at Coral Sky Amphitheatre. The 22-stop North American run will hit up Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Dallas, Boston, Toronto, and more. Blige’s last studio album “Strength of a Woman” was released in 2017. Nas’ dropped the LP “Nasir” […]
If you’ve made it this far, you’re probably tired! But you’re also creating memories that you’ll be talking about for years to come. The Fantastic Voyage docked in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where Tom Joyner Day was declared. The governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Albert Bryan, said that Joyner not only […]
Puerto Rico! The Fantastic Voyage motored down to Puerto Rico for Day 4 of the cruise. Since folks didn’t need to be back on board until early evening, some elected for excursions. Others headed to the “Sybil’s Book Club Presents A Conversation with Drea Kelly,” who shared her testimony about her life with the embattled […]
