Clik here to view.
Caribbean-American Music Stars That Keep Shining Bright
Black music plays heavily into American culture, and part of that tradition began in the Caribbean islands. The region has a rich musical history all its own, and much of that has made its way into...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pursuit of Happiness: GROOVY and N3WYRKLA Get Real About Their Mental Health
GroovyTo a cynical person, thinking your way out of negativity might not seem like a viable option, but it is for shapeshifting R&B vocalist Groovy. Like anyone else, the Union, NJ creator has his...
View ArticleClik here to view.
BossMan Dlow Was Just Named a 2024 XXL Freshman, and at His New York...
Star power can look like a lot of things. Sold-out shows. Millions of monthly Spotify listeners. Magazine covers. Over the last several months, Florida spitter BossMan Dlow has come to collect all of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Black Music Month: The Pioneers of House Music
Black people have always innovated, creating new lanes of art, thought, science and more. House music was started by Black Chicago DJs finding ways to extend the life of disco in the late ‘70s, with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
First Look Friday: Marco Plus’ Pursuit of Greatness
The history of hip-hop has shown that rappers who pour all of themselves into the music have more control of their destiny, and Marco Plus, the rising rapper from the South Side of Atlanta, has his...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Here are the Top Five Moments From the 2024 BET Awards
1. Teyana Taylor and Victoria Monét Deliver Sizzling Usher Tribute Teyana Taylor & Victoria Monet Turn Up The Heat During “Bad Girl” Usher Tribute | BET Awards ‘24 www.youtube.com While there were...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Yeah. Go Ahead and Listen to That New Lupe Fiasco Album
If Lupe Fiasco isn’t the king of esoteric wordplay, he’s something close to it. Dating back to the early aughts, he’s used instrumentals to distill riddles that are as sprawling as his imagination,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Albums We’re Excited to Hear in July
As the summer marches on, so does hip-hop. With releases from Rakim, Eminem, Common and Pete Rock, Denzel Curry, and Tink, July will be filled with contributions from various eras of hip-hop....
View ArticleClik here to view.
So, That New Eminem Song With Big Sean and Babytron is Pretty Dope
For the last 20-something years Eminem has been, needless to say, pretty hit or miss. Generally, he’s done a lot more missing. But he makes contact with “Tobey,” a new Big Sean and Babytron-assisted...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Okayplayer Presents Your Official Summer Playlist
Summer is officially here, and truth be told, with all the drama going on in the world right now, we are ready to let the good times flow. This is the season for outdoor barbecues, summer strolls,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pursuit of Happiness: Chow Lee and UNIIQU3 on How to Deal With Negativity
Chow LeeAs a sexy drill ambassador, Hempstead, Long Island artist Chow Lee knows how to have a good time. But he also knows how to deal with the bad ones, too. Unsurprisingly, the remedy often...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kendrick Lamar Cements His Victory Over OVO With Celebratory “Not Like Us” Video
It looks like Kendrick Lamar wasn’t kidding when he said his “Not Like Us” video was coming soon. On July 4, just a day after teasing the visual’s impending release, KDot unloaded the video, and it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Here Are the Highlights From Essence Festival of Culture 2024
The Essence Fest is always an event event, and 2024 was no different. Unfolding over the course of July 4 weekend, the concert series saw everything from epic rants to memorable reunions. Here’s a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Your Old Droog Drops New Video With Assists from Just Blaze and Conductor...
With the Drake and Kendrick feud still consuming all the oxygen in the rap ecosystem, one noteworthy album you may have missed last month is the solid release from NY rapper, Your Old Droog. For the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Naturally, Serena Williams is a Fan of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
In news that should surprise literally no one, Serena Williams is a big fan of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” She said as much during an interview at the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture this past...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Denzel Washington’s Aura is the Star of the ‘Gladiator II’ Trailer
The trailer for Ridley Scott’s forthcoming Gladiator II has been released, and as expected, it looks pretty epic. There are elaborate action scenes, shots of grand coliseums, and plenty of theatrical...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
Music has always been about inspiration, a medium where you can build on the work of those before you. Budding Virginia vocalist Shaboozey has proven that once again as he's been riding high on the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pusha T Teams Up With Pharrell Again, Named Louis Vuitton Ambassador
It looks like the studio isn’t the only place Pusha T and Pharrell are linking up. Earlier this week, the folks at WWD reported that Louis Vuitton has named King Push as an ambassador. The move comes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pursuit of Happiness: Robb Banks and Tony Shhnow on Navigating Their Emotions
Robb BanksFor years now, Robb Banks has been one of the most imaginative forces in the Florida rap underground. Sifting through dystopian aesthetics, he’s had to make sense of his feelings, too. One...
View ArticleClik here to view.
From New Jersey to the World: Rasheed Chappell is Ready for Lift-Off
Pursuing your dreams is key to a fulfilling life. Becoming a rapper is a goal of many, especially as hip-hop’s influence continues to spread, and it's no easy road. In the world of Rasheed Chappell,...
View Article