Category: Soul/R & B

Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration

Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration Although Juneteenth is a new federal holiday, Black people have been celebrating it for years. Shannon Mitchell, founder of the All About Us Festival, which is embarking on its second year, knows the importance of the holiday. With last year’s inaugural event, he aimed to… Continue reading Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration

Victoria Monét – Alright

VICTORIA MONÉT RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ALRIGHT” FROM GRAMMY WINNING DEBUT ALBUM JAGUAR II NOMINATED FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR, BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST, VIDEO OF THE YEAR, VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD, & BET HER AT THE 2024 BET AWARDS LISTEN TO JAGUAR II HERE Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and five-time 2024 BET… Continue reading Victoria Monét – Alright

First All-Black-Led Sports Rap Station In The Country Debuts In Detroit

An all-Black-led sports rap radio station has just launched in the city of Detroit. According to CBS News, Rob Parker, a former sports anchor from Detroit, launched Sports Rap Radio on AM 1270 on June 4. It is the first and only Black-owned radio station featuring all Black hosts in the country. “[This is] history-making,”… Continue reading First All-Black-Led Sports Rap Station In The Country Debuts In Detroit

Ye Accused Of Bragging About Sexual Encounter With A-List Celebrity For 3 Hours In Lawsuit Filed By Former Assistant

Recording artist, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West was hit with a lawsuit from his former assistant alleging sexual harassment, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and a hostile work environment. The U.S. Sun has reported that in that suit, the “Late Registration” rapper allegedly bragged about having a sexual encounter with an A-list celebrity that… Continue reading Ye Accused Of Bragging About Sexual Encounter With A-List Celebrity For 3 Hours In Lawsuit Filed By Former Assistant

Lalah Hathaway Releases Eighth Album ‘VANTABLACK’

    LALAH HATHAWAY gears up for the release of her anticipated eighth studio album, “VANTABLACK“, which is globally available now, via the Hathaway Entertainment/SRG-ILS Group (Virgin Music Group) label imprint. The 16-track masterpiece, features an all-star line-up that includes the likes of; Common, MC Lyte, Rapsody, Michael McDonald, Phonte, Gerald Albright and WILLOW. Lalah… Continue reading Lalah Hathaway Releases Eighth Album ‘VANTABLACK’

Robert Glasper Releases ‘Let Go’

GRAMMY & EMMY AWARD WINNING ARTIST AND PRODUCER ROBERT GLASPER RELEASES NEW ALBUM LET GO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH APPLE MUSIC FOR EXCLUSIVE RELEASES GLASPER TO HOST & CURATE THE BLACK RADIO EXPERIENCE IN NAPA VALLEY, LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2024, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BLUE NOTE LET GO OUT NOW EXCLUSIVELY ON APPLE MUSIC Today, multi-Grammy and… Continue reading Robert Glasper Releases ‘Let Go’

Jaguar Wright Arrested For Property Theft, Blames Tasha K

Controversial singer, Jaguar Wright was arrested in Dallas on June 6 and stated during an online interview that “there’s no charge,” for them to hold her, according to VIBE. Wright, who has been embroiled in various conspiracy theories during many interviews recently, was taken into police custody in Dallas. She was arrested for property theft… Continue reading Jaguar Wright Arrested For Property Theft, Blames Tasha K

André 3000 Closes Out Atlanta Jazz Festival Performing ‘New Blue Sun’

Former OutKast member, Andre “3000” Benjamin, who released an instrumental flute album last year was the featured and closing act at this year’s 47th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. Fans were gifted with the sounds of his flute as he performed songs off his solo offering, “New Blue Sun.” According to Atlanta News First, Andre 3000… Continue reading André 3000 Closes Out Atlanta Jazz Festival Performing ‘New Blue Sun’

National Battle of the Bands Honors HBCU Heritage with ‘The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands’

The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is thrilled to announce the re-airing of “The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands” this June in celebration of Black Music Month. This captivating film pays tribute to the rich heritage and ongoing legacy of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands, featuring the exceptional performances of… Continue reading National Battle of the Bands Honors HBCU Heritage with ‘The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands’

Voletta Wallace Wants To ‘Slap the Daylights Out of Sean Combs’

Immediately after the release of a video showing Diddy assaulting his former girlfriend and recording artist, Cassie, many people who had been silent or didn’t comment publicly before seeing the video reacted with shock and disdain. One person who expressed disappointment in the music executive is the mother of one of his popular artists, The… Continue reading Voletta Wallace Wants To ‘Slap the Daylights Out of Sean Combs’

Michael Mauldin Launches the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor

On June 2, Michael Mauldin, who is the co-founder of the Black American Music Association (BAMA), will launch the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor. The ceremony will occur on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Atlanta, GA as the country celebrates 100 years of the art form of Black American music this year.… Continue reading Michael Mauldin Launches the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor

Drake Purchases Texas Ranch For $15M

Canadian recording artist, Aubrey Drake Graham has recently purchased a 313-acre ranch located approximately 85 miles outside of Houston. According to CultureMap, the “Family Matters” rapper is the new owner of Dos Brisas after placing $15 million down on the property in Washington, Texas. The ranch was built in 2002 and features a 14,300-square-foot Mediterranean-style main building.… Continue reading Drake Purchases Texas Ranch For $15M

Keke Palmer Partners With The SRG/ILS Group For Upcoming Music Project

MULTI-HYPHENATE SUPERSTAR KEKE PALMER AND HER BIG BOSSES ENTERTAINMENT RECORD LABEL PARTNERS WITH THE SRG-ILS GROUP (VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP/UMG) FOR HER UPCOMING MUSIC RELEASE New York, NY – May 21st, 2024, – The SRG-ILS Group (Virgin Music Group/UMG) proudly announces a new partnership with the talented multi-hyphenate, Keke Palmer and her Big Bosses Entertainment imprint.… Continue reading Keke Palmer Partners With The SRG/ILS Group For Upcoming Music Project

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