The internet’s greatest gift is showing us how similar we all are. As if we all grew up in the same household, the internet gives us access to countless narratives we identify with. Like how across oc…
Hulu’s Upcoming Series with Spotify, “Rap Caviar Presents” Features Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion and More
Spotify is digging deeper. Beyond the song recommendations and curated playlists, Spotify is partnering with Hulu for Rap Caviar Presents, a series where your favorite rap and hip-hop artist…
Music of the Week: Steve Lacy, Latto, Alicia Keys & More!
This week Latto has a message for the misogynists and Steve Lacy and FKA Twigs sing of love and life after it. Here are some of our favorite new music and videos released! Rico Nasty – Skullflow…
FLO: Girl Group Supremacy! The UK Trio Conquering U.S. Charts
It is the season of feeling good and looking better. To soundtrack our summer, FLO is reminding us of the importance of harmonies and our girlfriends. The emerging girl group from the UK has been topp…
HBO Max Uplifts Black Creatives in NOLA During EssenceFest Weekend
Kicking off a weekend to be remembered in NOLA, HBO MAX’s Scene In Black celebrated black creatives in the artistic hub of New Orleans last week. Scene in Black (an HBO initiative to bring black …
Not Toxic, Just Honest: Brent Faiyaz’s New Album, WASTELAND
There has been a lot of questioning around male R&B artists lately. For the new generation, Brent Faiyaz is making a case with his sophomore album, WASTELAND. Toying with his usual themes of …
Protecting Black Art: Hip-Hop and its Connection to Police
Hip-hop artists are repeatedly charged for criminal activity at a consistent rate. This surge of back-to-back cases, most recently Young Thug and Gunna, highlight how rap and hip hop have this seeming…
Usher Raymond Appreciation: 10 Best Usher Songs
Charting for the first time in 1993, Usher Raymond has been a constant force in pop and R&B music. The Atlanta superstar is an all around entertainer. With dancing, singing, song writing and produ…
From Queen Bey to Willow Smith: This Week in Music
With the passing of outrageous gun and abortion laws, this week we grew even more embarrassed of America. But, at least the music here is good? The spring and summer seasons always bring festivals, ne…
And it Begins, Bey Is Back With “Break My Soul”
If we have retained anything from the last couple of years, it’s the ability to adapt – adapt to the curveballs of life, like unexpected music and early releases. To add to her list of rec…
Skip Marley & Kathryn Leary Inspire Wellness with OneFirelight
The power of music reaches far beyond the eardrums. It transcends time creating a spirit that lasts for generations and helps to heal on a cerebral level. It is key when navigating our complex array o…
Beyoncé is Coming, We Just Don’t know How with “RENAISSANCE”
If anyone can mobilize the masses, it’s Beyoncé. Whether it is to our computer screens, our wallets, or to learn some choreography – we move. To conclude her series of marketing hints, inc…