Admit It: You Don’t Like Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’ Either
I’ve tried my damnedest to like Frank Ocean and his new album Blonde. But I don’t, and I’ve come to the conclusion that nothing is wrong with me for not...
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Confession: I Just Don’t Get The Frank Ocean Infatuation
It time we had an honest and frank (no pun intended) discussion about what Frank Ocean has actually accomplished and how much hype surrounds him.
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.
10 Songs To Keep You Hopeful In The Movement For Black Lives
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...
V Bozeman’s “Go” Video is a Work of Art
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.
11 Blackest Moments from the 2016 BET Awards
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.
LISTEN: 12 Songs To Get Your Summer Listening Right
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.
Watch Alicia Keys Sing A Nostalgic Prince Tribute To Celebrate His Birthday
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...
Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop The Feeling” Is Why I Hate Justin Timberlake
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.
Watch This Gospel Trio Take a Disney Medley To Church
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...
Beyoncé Embraces Her Beautiful Humanity on ‘Lemonade’
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...
4 Prince Tributes That Keep His Spirit Alive
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...
These 6 Artists Are The Future of (Good) Soulful Music
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.
8 Black Women Who Should Have Won ‘American Idol’ But Never Did
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...
Don’t Be Embarrassed About Loving the Hamburger Helper Mixtape
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....
Meet BJ The Chicago Kid: R&B Music’s Savior
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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