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 […]
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 […]
D’Wayne Edwards: The Sneaker Icon Reviving an HBCU Sneaker culture is Black culture. It’s an extension of identity and self-expression. Yet for decades, major brands heavily marketed to Black youth without offering them a seat at the design table. Enter Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, the most prominent Black designer in footwear history. Over a legendary 32+ […]
The Vault Opens: Prince Rarities Album Coming This August The Prince Estate, in partnership with Sony’s Legacy Recordings, has announced Timeless, a 10-track rarities album featuring previously unreleased material spanning from 1977 to 2016. The announcement came during “Prince Celebration Week” (June 1-7, 2026) in Minneapolis. Scheduled for release on August 28, 2026, the collection […]
Freeway Launches Career Program at Mastery Pickett Philadelphia hip-hop legend Freeway is giving back to his roots. Through his Freedom Thinkers Academy, the rap artist partnered with Mastery Charter School’s Pickett Campus in Germantown to launch a direct workforce entry program. Students receive specialized technical training and professional certification at no cost. Upon graduation, they […]
Black Music Month: Where to Catch the Best Live Music in Philly This Week Philadelphia stands tall as the nation’s first music city and the historic birthplace of Black Music Month, through the collaborative efforts of Kenny Gamble, Ed Wright, and Dyana Williams. In 1979, they successfully petitioned President Jimmy Carter to officially declare June […]
ODUNDE ’26: Your Guide to Philly’s African Culture Festival ODUNDE Festival Week is HERE and we want to make sure you know about everything happening in the city. Check out this year’s ODUNDE Festival schedule for details, including ticket and RSVP info! Tuesday, June 9th Bumi Bestie Happy Hour | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM […]
The music world is mourning the loss of legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson, who passed away on June 2, 2026, at the age of 75. For decades, Bryson’s smooth, warm voice filled the airwaves and provided the soundtrack to our most special moments. While soul music fans know his name well, many people sing along […]
Starting in fall 2027, Swarthmore College will implement the “Swarthmore Tuition Guarantee,” covering full tuition for domestic students from households earning $200,000 or less with typical assets. While aimed at simplifying financial aid and reducing barriers, the policy still requires families to cover housing, food, and student fees, which are estimated to be around $23,000 […]
Executive Director of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy, Ramon Jones. Talks Black Music Collective and 2025 Grammys + more!
Russell Thompkins, Jr. stops by the studio to talk with Shaila about the impact on Philadelphia sound in music.Â
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