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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 […]
Kanye West Claims Public Apology Isn’t About ‘Reviving’ His Career Kanye West opened up about his mental health crisis and past problematic behavior in a rare interview with Vanity Fair. He discussed his bipolar diagnosis and apologized for his antisemitic comments, attributing them to his manic episodes. While he declined to answer certain questions, West […]
Anderson .Paak, Bruno Mars ‘An Evening with Silk Sonic’ Vinyl: How to Buy Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars’ An Evening with Silk Sonic, released in 2021, is now available on vinyl. The album, born from their collaboration as Silk Sonic, blends Mars’ pop style with .Paak’s hip-hop and R&B influences. The project, which won multiple […]
Jay-Z Tops the List as the World’s Richest Musician with $2.53 Billion Jay-Z has been named the world’s richest musician with a net worth of $2.53 billion, according to Forbes. His wife, Beyoncé, recently joined the billionaire club, along with Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Rihanna. Beyoncé’s success was driven by her record-breaking live performances, […]
Mary J. Blige on working with ‘mean’ Aretha Franklin Mary J. Blige recalls the intense recording session with Aretha Franklin, describing the Queen of Soul’s intimidating presence in the studio. Franklin’s unconventional attire and demanding vocal needs created a tense atmosphere during the collaboration on the track “Don’t Waste Your Time” in 1999. Despite initial […]
New Music Fridays 2026: Ari Lennox, IDK, Flo Milli & T.I. Drop, Vol. 1 As many of us on the East Coast prepare for a wintry mix over the weekend, several artists have dropped highly-anticipated releases this week that will keep us a little busy while we’re stuck in the house during the storm. Starting […]
On June 17, Summer Walker is making her way to Dallas, Texas, for her Still Finally Over It tour. In this trilogy tour, she will be revisiting all three of her eras and all feelings. This trilogy will feature Monaleo and Odeal. Other stops on the tour include: 5.6 Toranto 5.29 Chicago 5.31 Detroit 6.02 […]
Mary J. Blige Responds to Fans Asking for Her “Sad” Music Era Back Mary J. Blige is known for her emotional and raw music, but she’s not looking to return to her “Sad Mary” persona. While fans may long for her earlier heartbreak-filled songs, Mary is focused on growth and evolution. She acknowledges the impact […]