New Jersey native and rising artist Jay Watts is readying the release of his debut EP Antidote, and is giving fans a state with his latest single “Steps,” which follows his previous single “Numb.” The self-professed “King of Ratchet Pop” has confidently taken his time creating a premiere set that more […]
Rising talent Nija has songwriting credits with Beyoncé, Chloe X Halle, Ariana Grande, just to name a few. She is continuing her venture as a solo artist as well, producing a full length debut project. Nija’s Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You EP has ten songs and ten videos, all separate […]
The Roots Picnic returns after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, and its lineup is full of performers for two days, featuring headlining acts like Jazmine Sullivan, Mary J. Blige with The Roots, Wizkid and more. The cultural event that takes place in Philadelphia will take place June 4-5 in Fairmount […]
Having been held off due to COVID-19, Broccoli City Festival is returning for 2022 with Wale, Ari Lennox, Rico Nasty, 21 Savage and more. The Two-day event takes place May 7 and 8 in D.C., with Broccoli Con taking place May 6. Broccoli Con is a conference that will have explorations of wellness, […]
On Friday, the NAACP revealed the final winners in the non-televised award categories during the fifth night of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards’ Virtual Experience, hosted by Affion Crockett at naacpimageawards.net and on YouTube. Featured categories recognized top performances across television and film including: “Colin in Black & White,”, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Mary J. Blige, […]
Lifted from Eric Roberson’s 14th studio album; he said the idea of a “Lessons” remix came to him around 3 a.m. on the morning of his 13th wedding anniversary. The remix to “Lessons” features Anthony Hamilton, Raheem DeVaughn and Kevin Ross, was written by the artists and produced by Anikan & Vader and […]
On Thursday, the NAACP announced the next round of winners during the fourth night of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards non-televised award categories, which included musical acts like Jazmine Sullivan, Anthony Hamilton, Silk Sonic and more. Darnella Frazier was honored with the Humanitarian Award which was presented by NAACP Vice-Chair Karen Boykin-Towns, […]
On Tuesday, 1501 Certified Entertainment label owner Carl Crawford shared a screenshot of an article which said Megan Thee Stallion filed to dismiss a lawsuit against the label, but the rapper shot back quickly and said he is still being sued for other things. Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, […]
The Amazon Original three-part docuseries, Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy, will have stand-up comics remember the urban comedy explosion of Phat Tuesdays, an all-Black comedy night that took place at The Comedy Store. In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, Phat Tuesdays tell the […]
On Monday, the NAACP kicked-off night one of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards announcing the first round of winners in the non-televised award categories, which included literary, podcast, and youth activist of the year awards. The awards were announced tonight during the NAACP Image Awards’ Virtual Experience presented by Wells Fargo […]
After the nominees were announced for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards, the star-studded presenters will go hand in hand gracing the stage, along with the iconic Mary J. Blige. Presenters for the LIVE show include Issa Rae, Kerry Washington, LL Cool J, Michael Strahan, Morgan Freeman, Paula Patton, Questlove, Simu Liu, Tiffany […]
Philadelphia native Russell Taylor returns with his new provocative single “Cherry,” appropriately released on Valentine’s Day. It’s his first new single from his forthcoming album. It’s his first new single from the VH1 You Oughta Know Artist alum’s forthcoming album. Produced by Taylor and B. Fischer and co-written by Will Boston, Taylor says the […]
Following the release of his tenth studio album ‘Here To Stay,’ Kenny Lattimore provides a video for the contemporary single “Lose You,” which speaks from a place of gratitude and admiration for the love of a significant other. Written by Drak-Kar Wesley, Aaron W. Lindsey, Kennedy A. Lindsey, Juan Najera and Ivan Lattimore, and produced by Wesley, both Lindseys and Natural, […]
With all the love Jazmine Sullivan has received from her latest project, Heaux Tales, she’s returned with Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe. Heaux Tales cultivated its own following with its relatable messages, from the tales to the lyrics in the songs. Sullivan has been teasing the deluxe version since December […]
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, K. Michelle has delivered a flirty new single with “Scooch,” the first single during her final R&B era and sixth studio album, I’m The Problem. Produced by Lil Ronnie, this mid-tempo, feel-good song and new love anthem will have listeners wanting to create new connections. The single has […]
