After a 12-year break from his solo career, Grammy Award-winning artist Q Parker returns with his new single, “BEG.” “BEG” is Parker’s first solo release since his 2012 album, The MANual. The track showcases Parker’s smooth R&B vocals, blending deep emotion with relatable storytelling from a lover’s perspective, reminiscent of his work […]
Usher’s “Past Present Future” tour is a captivating journey through his illustrious career that showcases his evolution not only as an artist, but also as an entertainer. Without realizing it, I was automatically transported back into my childhood and formative teen years while watching Usher. I felt energetic and enthralled watching the […]
Season 2 of Reasonable Doubt, created, written and executive produced by Raamla Mohamed, is now airing on HULU. In “Reasonable Doubt” season 2 on Hulu, Jax Stewart is trying to rebuild her life after last season’s tumultuous trial and deadly affair. Jax’s world is thrown into chaos when a close friend […]
K. Michelle has been making the transition from R&B into Country for the past few years and she’s made another big step in following her dreams. She is officially signed to a new label, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The multi-talent is not only an accomplished singer, songwriter, guitarist, yodelist and pianist […]
Fantasia’s live performance at the Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore was a transcendent journey through the realms of R&B, Soul, energy and raw emotion. From the first song, the audience was transported into a world where music and storytelling intertwined. Fantasia had everyone in view standing on their feet for the […]
Ahead of the inaugural HBCU film festival in Detroit established by the Autumn Sun organization, founder and Detroit native, Bruce Clifton said the idea for the festival started in 2018 while visiting an HBCU in North Carolina. “I was visiting Greensboro and I went up to North Carolina A&T to do […]
Hip-Hop legend MC Lyte made a memorable appearance at this year’s Essence Festival when introducing the talented kid rapper Van Van to an enthusiastic crowd. The audience was thrilled to see the young artist take the stage. Van Van’s performance was energetic and showcased that even at a her age, the […]
Lucky Daye’s stop at the MGM National Harbor on “The Algorithm Tour” was truly captivating. The sold-out concert showcased why he is one of the most exciting voices in contemporary R&B. As the lights dimmed and the intro music started, the energy in the room could be felt as Lucky Daye […]
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson has international acclaim in the world of health and beauty. Her global brand marketing firm, BrainTrust Founders Studio, is the largest membership-based platform for Black beauty and wellness founders and its adjacent BrainTrust Fund. During Essence Festival, Bracken-Ferguson took part in the author’s stage with her book, “The Beauty […]
The July 6 shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman who called 911 for help in her Springfield, Illinois home, has sparked outrage and demands for justice. The Sangamon County Sheriff, Jack Campbell, took a step in acknowledging the killing and offered an apology to the community. During a gathering […]
Since his mainstream debut in 2005, Raheem DeVaughn has consistently delivered bops, reigned as a staple in R&B and has grown as an artist and businessman, all while becoming a DMV icon. During Essence Fest Weekend, DeVaughn shared insights into his creative process over the years while touching on themes of […]
In a captivating panel discussion during Essence Fest, top stars from Disney Entertainment Television delved into the significance of Black male representation on-screen and the evolving nature of their roles. The panel, moderated by the multi-talented Wayne Brady, featured prominent actors Luke James, Brian Michael Smith, McKinley Freeman, Jocko Sims, and […]
Autumn Sun, a grassroots organization supporting young, Black artists, is set to hold its inaugural, in-person HBCU Student Film Invitational in Detroit. The festival will feature 25 short films from HBCUs, with students competing for a $10,000 Jury Award. The event will be broadcast live on HBCU Go TV, part of […]
From “Chasing Destiny” on BET to working with artists like Solange, Michael Bolton, Kelly Rowland, Raye and more, to releasing her recent EP, “LATENCY,” Skye Isaac is an artist to watch on a trajectory to a flourishing career. During the 30th anniversary of Essence Festival, Isaac and I discussed her musical […]
In an enchanting family-style conversation during Essence Fest, a celebration occurred when discussing the transition of Princess Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog” from the big screen to the innovative new attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Moderated by Brooke Harper, the panel featured […]
