Music
Albums by Janet Jackson, Funkadelic, and 2Pac to Be Inducted Into Grammy Hall of Fame The Recording Academy has announced the 2026 inductees into the Grammy Hall of Fame, honoring albums and songs that are at least 25 years old and hold historical significance. This year’s inductees include Radiohead’s “OK Computer,” Funkadelic’s “Maggot Brain,” and […]
Kanye West Can No Longer Tour in US — Source Kanye West has reportedly been banned from touring in the United States by Live Nation and AEG, the two major players in the live music market. Sources indicate that West is not allowed to tour in the country, resulting in significant financial losses for the […]
Legendary producer Jimmy Jam has spent decades shaping the sound of modern music. As one half of music’s preeminent producing duo Jam & Lewis, his fingerprints are on records by Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Prince, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, New Edition, Boyz II Men, Usher, Babyface, and countless others. Entire eras of R&B and pop were built […]
Rapper Baby Keem is making his return to music, releasing a new album this month. On Feb. 10, Keem announced that he is dropping his new project, Ca$ino, on Feb. 20. The album features hip-hop mogul Kendrick Lamar, Too $hort, Che Ecru and more. Keem also released a trailer for the album, which is clips […]
Grammy-nominated rapper and DMV native Wale caught up with Little Bacon Bear for a conversation touching on his new music, DC culture, and staying grounded amidWale reflected on the reception to Everything Is a Lot, his natural creative chemistry with Leon Thomas, and his intentionally guarded, playful approach to love and relationships.
Rihanna ‘Anti’ Vinyl in Opaque Red: How to Buy Rihanna’s acclaimed eighth studio album, Anti, is now available on vinyl in opaque red. The album, which was certified platinum within two days of its release, received critical acclaim and topped the Billboard 200 chart. Anti marked a creative shift for Rihanna, showcasing her experimentation with […]
Janet Jackson celebrates the 40th anniversary of ‘Control’ “Funny how time flies.” Janet Jackson celebrated the 40th anniversary of her breakthrough album “Control” in an Instagram post. The album, released on February 4,1986, marked a new era for the artist and included hits like “Nasty”, “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” and “When I […]
New Music Fridays 2026: J. Cole Releases ‘The Fall-Off’, Ella Mai & Lecrae Drop, Vol. 2 It’s the first weekend of Black History Month, and several artists are returning to music with new drops this Friday, Feb. 6. From rap, R&B and contemporary gospel, there is a little bit of everything for people this week […]
Celebrating 40 years of 'Control', the magnum opus of pop queen Janet Jackson, we look at 40 of her hits alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Black History Month: Music Inspired By The Social Justice Movement Throughout history, Black musicians have used their platform to capture the fullness of the Black experience. From songs of overcoming, joy, to sorrow, heartbreak and pain. Many of these songs have been anthems for the Civil Rights and social justice movements. Many of these innovators […]
Mariah Carey Reveals Why She Doesn’t See Herself As A ‘Legend’ Mariah Carey, the iconic singer with 19 US Number Ones, will be honored as MusiCares’ 2026 Person of the Year. Despite her legendary status, Carey humbly avoids labeling herself as such, emphasizing her ongoing dedication to hard work. The 56-year-old star credits her longevity […]
J. Cole Tackles Kendrick Lamar Apology in New Freestyle J. Cole reflects on the impact of apologizing to Kendrick Lamar during his final Dreamville Fest performance nearly two years ago. In his surprise Birthday Blizzard ’26 EP, he mentions how the apology affected his status in the rap game and his journey back to the […]