Music
Explore 10 haunting Rap and R&B songs inspired by superstitions, perfect for setting the mood this Friday the 13th.
Fun fact: Since the RRHOF inducted its first batch of artists in 1986, every single group of inductees has included non-rock artists.
Legendary producer Jimmy Jam has spent decades shaping the sound of modern music. As one half of music’s preeminent producing duo Jam & Lewis, his fingerprints are on records by Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Prince, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, New Edition, Boyz II Men, Usher, Babyface, and countless others. Entire eras of R&B and pop were built […]
After years of anticipation, J. Cole has officially released The Fall Off. The project arrived with massive expectations and instant discussion across social media. Fans shared reactions ranging from praise to debate as they digested the album’s themes, production, and bars. J. Cole released The Fall Off as a double album that reflects on legacy, […]
Almost thirty years after Public Enemy gave the world the title track of the same name to the Spike Lee Classic He Got Game, the revolutionary group have transformed the basketball anthem into a women’s empowerment jam. According to Billboard, “She Got Game” hit social media Wednesday, and it includes an intro from feminist icon […]
Celebrating 40 years of 'Control', the magnum opus of pop queen Janet Jackson, we look at 40 of her hits alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Black History Month: Music Inspired By The Social Justice Movement Throughout history, Black musicians have used their platform to capture the fullness of the Black experience. From songs of overcoming, joy, to sorrow, heartbreak and pain. Many of these songs have been anthems for the Civil Rights and social justice movements. Many of these innovators […]
Durand Bernarr reached a career milestone after winning his first Grammy Award, bringing national recognition back home to Cleveland. The win capped a journey defined by persistence, independence, and creative control. Bernarr earned the honor for his project BLOOM, taking home the award for Best Progressive R&B Album. The Grammy marked his first official win […]
If you are a lover of R&B, specifically the golden age of the 90s, then you already know how significant Brandy is to music. Not only has she been dubbed “the vocal Bible,” but she has inspired an entire generation of artists who came before her and cite her as a direct influence. It was […]
J. Cole released a new mixtape titled Birthday Blizzard 26 and made it available in an unexpected way. The project does not appear on major streaming platforms like Spotify or Apple Music. Instead, Cole shared the mixtape exclusively through his official website. Fans can visit the site and stream the project directly from the page. […]
Jadakiss may have just added fuel to the J. Cole hype train. During a recent podcast conversation with Fat Joe, Jadakiss suggested Cole has more than one project coming. According to Kiss, Cole plans to release a mixtape in addition to his long-awaited album The Fall Off. The comment caught fans off guard, especially with […]
Following her magnetic debut, Jill Scott (@missjillscott) explains the heart behind ‘Don’t Play’, and how it’s written as a guide for anyone missing the mark on love and the energy it takes to truly care for someone. Scott starts the performance with her sensual voice, whispering “Don’t play with it”, followed by instructions not to […]
