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Grammy Award-winning rapper Rapsody is looking to ancestry, spirituality, and Black identity on her fifth studio album, “God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops,” a 16-track project shaped in part by time spent creating in Africa. Released through We Each Other and Roc Nation Distribution, the album marks another personal turn for the North Carolina artist,…
GRAMMY Award-winning hip-hop icon Lil’ Kim is returning to her Brooklyn roots for a one-night-only orchestral celebration of the album that helped define her career. The Queen of Rap will headline Hard Core Symphony at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, on Nov. 19, bringing her landmark 1996 debut album, Hard Core, to the stage…
Last night’s Verzuz battle between R&B legends Joe and Donell Jones was more than just a trip down memory lane; it was a masterclass in the enduring power of the genre and a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding the modern music industry. While I’ve been a devoted fan of Joe’s work for decades, I’m…
Cleo Sol is back with a new album. The British soul singer released her fifth studio album, Gentlewoman, on August 20, 2026. It marks her first solo album since Heaven and Gold, both released in 2023. In typical Cleo Sol fashion, the announcement was simple and understated. She revealed the album shortly before its release,…
Brooklyn Public Library will celebrate the life and five-decade career of soca star Machel Montano with a new exhibition highlighting his music, Caribbean heritage, and longstanding ties to Brooklyn. “Journey of a Soca King: The Exhibition” opens August 22, 2026, at the library’s Central Library and features costumes, trophies, vinyl records, and other artifacts from…
Scott Vargo, the city manager of Golden, Colorado, was fired after the city council determined the city’s response to a racist incident involving a Snoop Dogg-themed doll at a fire station “did not meet expectations for action and accountability.” The council voted unanimously Aug. 11 to terminate Vargo following a review of how city leaders…
Miami tourists can spend an afternoon on the water, wander through Wynwood’s murals or, in a new experience, step behind the decks and learn how to DJ. DJ Beauty and the Beatz, a professional DJ who began learning the craft at age 6, has launched Beatz Lab, a personalized DJ experience at Moxy Miami Wynwood…
Doing It Scared in Love & Relationships, the new book from Emmy-nominated television producer, showrunner, film producer, director, songwriter, and author erika bryant (intentionally lowercased) is now available for pre-order, offering an early chance to purchase the intimate guide to healing relationship patterns, choosing yourself, and finding the courage to experience love differently. Set for…