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From Brent Faiyaz to Summer Walker: 6 Songs You Must Hear This Week!
Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! Don’t forget who put you on! Rehab (Wint…
6 Songs You Must Listen To This Week
Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! Don’t forget who put you on! Holy Terrai…
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5 Coming Of Age Albums – An Open Letter to the Phases of Adolescence
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Here’s Why You Are So Drawn To Megan Thee Stallion
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From HER to Jaden & Willow- 6 Songs You Should Listen To This Week
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72 Philly Cops Fired for Racist Facebook Posts
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6 Songs You Should Listen To This Week
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From Dounia to Steve Lacy, These are the 6 Songs You Need To Know This Week
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The Governors Ball: New York City’s Coachella
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From Megan Thee Stallion to Tyler, The Creator: Here Are Your Music Drops for the Week!
Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! Don’t forget who put you on. EARFQUAKE // Tyler, Th…
From Jhene Aiko to Raveena: Here Are Your Music Releases of the Week!
Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! Don’t forget who put you on. Triggered // Jhené Aik…
From Ari Lennox to FKA Twigs- 6 Songs To Get You Through This Week
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Here Are Your 2019 Billboard Nominees!
The past year in music has been nothing but watching the activity on the Billboard charts. Finally, on a Thursday morning, the finalists for the Billboard Awards were announced. Here’s a list to…
Why do Non-Black Artists undermine Black Music?
Music made by Black Artists has battled against underrepresentation for many years. In the present day, it is no surprise that it consistently dominate the charts. Yet, of course, that came with a lot…
Alex Mali Releases New Sultry Single, “Faded” with Thutmose
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Jessie Reyez & 6LACK Release New Single “Imported”
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Solange’s “When I Get Home” Hits Close to the Heart
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10 Female R&B Artists that are About to Dominate the Music Industry ??
In just a few short years, R&B has taken over the charts. The genre has undeniably dominated how things work now in the music industry. It has dominated so strongly, that it has spread out into it…
From Rags to Riches: An In-Betweener’s Experience of New York Fashion Week
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REVIEW: Ariana Grande’s Thank U, Next Album Is Her Most Vulnerable Yet
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Summer Walker Steals Our Hearts Once Again With the Release of her ‘CLEAR’ EP
In just 4 tracks, Summer Walker has managed to shake up all of our feelings. She has become the most anticipated alternative R&B artist of the year, and has everything to show for it. In just the …
From H.E.R to Janelle Monáe-Here Are Your 2019 Grammy Performers!
The 2019 Grammys sound like a party you do not want to miss! From visually iconic performances to never-thought-of-before collaborations, the Grammys has a night packed for wild expectations. The stra…
Queen Of Funk, Chaka Khan Release New Album ‘Hello Happiness’
After 12 years, the renowned Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan will return with a new album, Hello Happiness! The release of a new album came as no surprise once ‘Like Sugar’ dropped back in June.…
Sean Paul and Stefflon Don Collab on New Single, “Shot & Wine”
Sean Paul and Stefflon Don have done it again! Any time these two link up on a track, you can expect a track that sounds like a good time. Three days ago, they released ‘Shot & Wine’. …
Lil Wayne and Childish Gambino to Headline Broccoli City Festival 2019
Lil Wayne and Childish Gambino take the lead for Broccoli City 2019! The festival has also announced the likes of 6lack, Ella Mai, Teyana Taylor, Wizkid, Gunna, City Girls and YBN Cordae. The conferen…
10 of Nicki Minaj’s Greatest Hits of ALL TIME! ?
It’s time we face the facts; The Queen will always reigns! Whether it was on her own album, unreleased or just a feature, we can’t deny when she bodies a track. These are Nicki Minaj’…
Obama Enters The Hot 100!
Former President Barack Obama is the only president with an Emmy and Grammy. Now, he’s gained the accolade of making on the Hot 100! Lin-Manuel Miranda recently had President #44 on a special Ha…
Oscar Nominee, Quvenzhané Wallis Joins Blackish Making Her Television Debut!
2019 has not only promised us the fifth season of Black-ish, but it has also blessed us with Quvenzhané Wallis joining the cast! The 15-year old Oscar nominee has taken on the role of becoming a recur…
Ariana Grande Releases Music Video for ‘Thank U, Next’ with 13 Going On 30, Bring It On, and Mean Girls Themes ?
Ariana Grande has delivered each and every time she is asked to serve, yet this time, we’re feeling spoiled! With a bop like ‘Thank U, Next’ it was only logical to expect a variety o…
Nicki Minaj Drops Full Length Music Video for ‘Good Form’ ft. Lil Wayne, Lauren London, Clermont Twins and More!
A video with many pre-conceived concepts has finally surfaced the internet! It is possibly everything we expected, too! Nicki and Wayne deliver not only an interesting remix, but the visuals to match …
Anderson .Paak Delivers Varying Themes With New Album, Oxnard!
One of the most precisely anticipated albums of the year has finally released. Triple threat, Anderson .Paak has undoubtedly done it again! Anderson is an artist of many trades; often keeping his audi…
After 6 Long Years, Diggy Returns With Second Album Lighten Up
After a 6-year hiatus, Diggy has returned with his sophomore album by the name, Lighten Up! This record has been highly anticipated since his last release in 2012. The 8 track album dares to ta…
Kodie Shane Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album, “Young Heartthrob”
In just 15 tracks, Kodie Shane’s début album has acquired all the praise. Young Heartthrob delves into an array of sultry sounds that you don’t want to let fly. The project has single-hand…
Songs You Might Have Slept On This Week!
Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! ‘Hope’-Blood Orange ft. Puff Daddy & Tei Shi Blood Orange aka Dev Hynes, comes through with a soft, smooth groove hit …
The Insensitivity Of Video-Recording Brutal Murders Involving Black and Brown Bodies
On the 20th of June, 15 year-old Lesandro “Junior” Guzman Feliz was brutally murdered in a Bronx bodega. The thing that no one seems to be discussing, is how there were many chances…
#ICYMI: City Girls Dropped Visuals for “Period (We Live)”
The ultimate girl rap crew, City Girls, has recently released a music video for “Period (We Live)! A video with so many vivid colors and fabulous looks should not go unnoticed. The repres…
Is Zayn Malik The Next Justin Timberlake?
Since his decision to leave boy-band One Direction, comparisons of Zayn Malik to Justin Timberlake have gone off the rails. Despite their situations being quite similar, are there similarities within …
Take a Trip to ASTROWORLD: Why Travis Scott’s Album was an Unexpected Delight
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Tinashe Drops New Club Banger “Throw A Fit”
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Best Songs You Might’ve Missed This Week
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#AlbumReview The Internet: Hive Mind is All the Buzz
This pass Friday, alternative R&B group, The Internet, released their senior album, ‘Hive Mind’. Despite the often times miss with 4th albums, The Internet managed to score with this g…
‘Life Size 2’ Is In The Works After An 18-Year Wait!
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Review: Scorpion is Drake’s Attempt At Showcasing All His Artistic Range
In the last days of June, Drake released his 5th studio album; Scorpion. The album tackles many different themes underneath flawless sonics. In addition, he manages to deliver catchy tunes while addre…
Teyana Taylor Delivers a Flawless Sophomore Album With K.T.S.E
On June 22, Teyana Shumpert (nee Taylor) released her debut album Keep That Same Energy. It roams the internet as K.T.S.E. It is the album that we never knew we needed. With only 8 tracks to s…
Happy Pride! Amandla Stenberg Comes Out As Gay ?️?
The 19-year-old actress, Amandla Stenberg, has just come out as gay. Two years ago, Amandla came out as bisexual at a Teen Vogue Snapchat interview. Two years later, in Wonderland’s pride…
A$AP Rocky and Skepta Team-Up for ‘Praise The Lord (Da Shine)’ Music Video
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Chloe x Halle and DJ Khaled will be joining Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s OTR II Tour!
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Jessie Reyez Delivers Powerful Music Video for “Body Count”
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Breaking Down Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” Visual
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Has Broccoli City Become One of Spring’s Top Music Festivals?
The 28th of April marked the date of the 6th Broccoli City Festival to ever take place. The sun embraced the festival lawn, making it a perfect 70 degrees, not a clue of rain in any way. And th…
Gallant Releases Sensual Music Video for Gentleman
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The Story of Roxanne Shanté Is Finally Being Told
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A Brooklyn Museum Will Be Dedicating Exhibit to Tiffany “New York” Pollard
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Why Society Should Stop Telling Music/Art Students They Won’t Make Any Money
There has always been a frigid stigma for anyone who wants to study the Fine Arts. Why is it that some people believe art is not as important as anything else? That is the first question we must disse…
#ICYMI: Azealia Banks Reveals ‘Fantasea II: The Second Wave’ Tracklist
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Lupita Nyong’o to Star in Movie Adaptation of Trevor Noah’s Book ‘Born A Crime’
If you’re a fan of Trevor Noah, then you’ve probably heard mention of his mother through his infamous book, Born A Crime. If not through the novel then definitely on The Daily Show. Noah w…
Chance The Rapper to be Honored at the 2018 iHeart Radio Music Awards
On March 11th, Chance The Rapper will receive the iHeart Radio Innovator Award. The iHeart Radio Music Awards is well-known for honoring artists and pushing them forth through their platform. This yea…
MEFeater’s Concert Experience: Tyler, the Creator’s Flower Boy Tour is One Word, Euphoric
Friday night, (February 23rd) Tyler, the Creator took on the Madison Square Garden theater. Along with him was fellow Odd Future member, Taco and rising star, Vince Staples. What comes a…
“Black Panther” is MORE Than Just Another Superhero Movie ?
The joyride that is “Black Panther” opens our eyes to discover an emotion we’ve never felt before. We have never been able to see a Black production that empowers mythology. Often ti…
What Happened in Afro-Latina Star Amara La Negra’s Dismissive interview at The Breakfast Club
Why did the Breakfast Club’s Charlamagne The God and DJ Envy struggle with Amara La Negra’s stance on colorism in the Latinx Community? What was expected to be an interview filled with Ama…
Forgotten Gems: Neglected Albums That Need To Be Revisited ?
Sometimes it slips from our minds that these well-composed albums exist. Some of us never even knew of their existence. MEF is to the rescue; these are the albums we recommend! In no particular order,…
Niko Brim Releases “A Thousand Pictures: Book Two” Taking Us On A Trip Through The Seasons
To start the year on a great note, Niko Brim released his follow-up album, A Thousand Pictures: Book Two. Since then, the buzz about the album has grown with reason. We’ve decided to give you ou…
MEF Exclusive: Rapper Daz Rinko Releases his New Single, “Swipe Right”
Daz Rinko, an artist from Memphis, TN has just released a single by the name of “Swipe Right.” This brand new artist is surfacing the music scene with a gem. The song’s concept is on…
Rihanna’s ANTI Turns 2, here Are Our Top 6 Songs!
On January 28th, 2016 Rihanna released her most critically acclaimed album yet. ANTI became the top album released by a female artist in 2017. It received accolades previously unimaginable to the humb…
One Word To Describe This Year’s Grammys…
Just one word….shocking. It was a night filled with shockers, phenomenal performances and addressing issues. Many celebs used their platforms straightforwardly, while some others did it subliminally. …
All The Things Bruno Mars Is Doing Right!
How does he do it? It is time we sit down and discuss all the things the 32-year-old singer Bruno Mars is doing right. As music lovers, we tend to only pay attention to the man during one of his rare…
Everyone Who Should be Taking Home a Grammy This Year ?
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Why Sampling Has Become Essential in Music
Why has sampling become so popular? A whole genre was born from the beauty that is sampling. Through the years of musical development, the idea of sampling has left its mark in all stages as artists t…
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