Beyoncé’s eighth studio album, Act ii aka, “Cowboy Carter,” has seemingly ruffled a few feathers. During a Verizon Super Bowl commer…
Welcome to the Future: Meet the Black Women Taking Over Country Music
Look, we love Beyoncé Knowles-Carter — she’s Queen B. However, she is not the face of Black country music. After the release of he…
This is Not a Drill! Dolly Parton Seemingly Clears ‘Jolene’ for Beyoncé’s Upcoming Country Album
Queen Bey, aka Beyoncé, announced her eighth studio album during the 2024 Super Bowl. As expected, rumors of what the album could sound like have floa…
The Revival of Usher: One of the Last Great R&B Legends
Not many artists can maintain a 30-year career to the point where they remain a household name. Many ’90s greats, although icons, have fizzled, …
Timeless Artistry: These 5 Erykah Badu Songs Are a Testament to Her Versatility
The “Queen of Neo-Soul,” Erykah Badu, is a force to be reckoned with. She entered the music industry in the late ’90s and took off r…
Justice Is Served! A Brooklyn Federal Jury Finds Two Men Guilty of Jam Master Jay’s Murder
As one-third of the legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC, Jam Master Jay was a beloved community member. His death shocked the world, with many calling for…
#FestivalSZN: Jack Harlow Announces Inaugural Gazebo Festival With SZA as Co-Headliner
Rapper Jack Harlow has been a fixture in the music scene since 2015. However, he didn’t gain mainstream success until 2020 with his Ti…
#MarchMusicMadness: Sexyy Red’s ‘Get It Sexyy’ Release is Taking Over the Internet
March 2024 was a great month for music. With Cardi B making her solo return and Beyoncé dropping a country album, music listeners are positi…
It’s Giving New Music is OTW! Cardi B Drops New Single, “Like What (Freestyle)”
Cardi B is seemingly back to releasing her solo music. On Feb. 28, 2024, the rapper announced her new single, “Like What (Freestyle).” In …
#SpillTheTea: Here’s the 4-1-1 on Artists Who Scored Las Vegas Residencies
Las Vegas residencies started in the early 1940s and were popularized by acts like Frank Sinatra, Liberace, and Elvis Presley. In the present day, som…
Press Play: 5 Country Music Duos You Need on Your Playlist
After Beyoncé announced that she was dropping a country album on March 29, 2024, country music has been getting more attention. To prepare for the que…
Saddle up, Beloved! Here Are 5 Black Musicians That Are Reclaiming Country Music
After Beyoncé announced her upcoming country album — in a commercial during the 2024 Superbowl — discussions of Black country music artists’ con…