Black Music Month
60 Seconds With Shaila: DJ Jazzy Jeff Exclusive In an exclusive 60 Seconds with Shaila, hip-hop pioneer DJ Jazzy Jeff pulled up for a candid, one-on-one chat that packed a massive punch. The interview was captured entirely on the move as Jazzy Jeff made his rounds serving as a Grand Marshal for this year’s Philadelphia […]
Gospel music has always been a sacred and pivotal genre, especially when it comes to its influence. Though gospel can be traced back to the early 17th century, the early moldings of gospel music began with old negro spirituals that derived from slaves creating songs from Bible verses. Gospel would later transition into a more […]
Black queer artists are redefining music, embracing their identities and talent across genres from R&B to hip hop.
Discover the surprising R&B hits that originated from iconic Black films of the 90s.
GRAMMY-winning lyricist Rapsody gears up for a new album this summer with a lead single that pays homage to our cultural hair story.
Chaka Khan and Kelly Rowland Honored at Black Women in Music There is no better way to continue the Black Music Month festivities then celebrating the Black women preserving, protecting, and driving the global music industry! BET Executive Connie Orlando hosted her second annual Black Women in Music event honoring the legendary Chaka Khan and […]
Black artists created iconic movie soundtrack songs that became cultural anthems, outgrowing their original films.
Black Music Month celebrates podcasts that amplify hip-hop, R&B, and Black culture beyond just music.
Black artists created iconic songs that have been sampled across genres, shaping modern music's sound.
GRAMMY-nominated musician Tobe Nwigwe pours his heart out on new single, "All Or Nothing," featuring Brit-soul singer Labrinth.
The 25th anniversary of Tribeca Festival kicked off with Questlove's stellar doc on Earth, Wind & Fire, including a performance by the band.
Michael Jackson fought MTV's racial bias, revolutionizing music videos and propelling his career as the 'King of Pop'.