3 Reasons The Frank Ocean Album Drop Has Gone Too Far
It was finally made official this week that Frank Ocean’s sophomore album Boys Don’t Cry will be released on Friday. And I’m not appreciating the specifications of its release.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published August 1, 2016 · Last modified December 30, 2016
It was finally made official this week that Frank Ocean’s sophomore album Boys Don’t Cry will be released on Friday. And I’m not appreciating the specifications of its release.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published July 11, 2016 · Last modified December 30, 2016
It’s been a hard week. It’s been a hard month. It’s been hard for a long time. In this fight for liberation, we all need something to recharge us and...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published July 1, 2016 · Last modified July 6, 2016
Singer V Bozeman has been poised for stardom for awhile. And in the video for her single “Go”, she proves that she is ready for the spotlight.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published June 27, 2016 · Last modified December 30, 2016
The 2016 BET Awards was the blackest yet. And we’ve pulled together a list of its blackest moments for your enjoyment. You’re welcome.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published June 9, 2016 · Last modified June 2, 2017
Summer is here. And other than sun and fun, this season is synonymous with music. And we’ve got the perfect playlist to follow you through these summer months.
It seems like nearly every musician can point to how Prince’s work influenced their’s. But Alicia Keys owes much of her success to Prince’s generosity in letting her cover one...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published May 20, 2016 · Last modified May 22, 2016
It’s hard out here in these R&B streets. And Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop The Feeling” taking the #1 spot on Billboard has me feeling some kinda way.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published April 29, 2016 · Last modified April 30, 2016
Anybody that knows me knows that I am a sucker a for a good harmony. And a gospel group called Resound made a Disney medley that is an advanced course in...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published April 25, 2016
Beyoncé sure knows how to put a project together. And when she dropped Lemonade on April 23, the jaw-dropping visuals on HBO became the main focus. But, Beyoncé is a...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published April 22, 2016
On April 21, 2016, the music industry and the entire world suffered the tragic loss of music legend Prince. He may not be here with us any longer, but his...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published April 13, 2016 · Last modified December 30, 2016
The future faces of music have arrived. With one foot in the past and one foot in the future, these up-and-coming acts are poised to change the way we groove.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published April 8, 2016 · Last modified December 30, 2016
As of April 7th, 2016 American Idol is no more. The final winner was crowned, an ungodly amount of past contestants showed up to perform in awkward medleys, and all...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published April 1, 2016 · Last modified April 4, 2016
If you didn’t know, Hamburger Helper chose April 1st (April Fools’ Day) to drop their 5 track mixtape Watch the Stove, and this lit collection of trap songs goes hard....
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published March 23, 2016 · Last modified March 24, 2016
It’s no secret that R&B is going through a bit of an identity crisis. But BJ the Chicago Kid’s In My Mind looks to reinstate everything that made the genre...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published March 3, 2016 · Last modified December 16, 2016
The blackest Black History Month is officially over. I know you’re sad. So am I. March is a tricky month. It’s just after Black History Month. It’s the month where winter tries...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published January 26, 2016
The new leader of freethinking has arrived. And his name is B.o.B.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published January 13, 2016 · Last modified December 30, 2016
In 2016, I want popular music to be better music. The only way that can happen is if the better artists give us something to listen to. So, I’ve compiled...
Brandy is taking no prisoners in 2016. On the heels of the debut of her BET sitcom Zoe Ever After, Brandy released the bluesy banger “Beggin and Pleadin” produced by...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published December 23, 2015 · Last modified August 12, 2017
This week, I wrote an article that more than a few people were upset about critiquing British singer Adele. In 9 Black Soul Singers That Move Us More Than Adele...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published December 22, 2015 · Last modified April 12, 2017
I’m sick of folk flipping out over Adele as if she is that standard under which all over voices should be evaluated. Her voice is not that great. She can...