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Tammy Ford, Aria F. Wright, and IXP June are widely known for throwing the most highly regarded Black cultural events in New York. Last night’s Suite 29A birthday celebration for the iconic Melyssa Ford, among others, at the Ace Hotel’s Libera wine bar continued their longstanding streak of exceptional gatherings. Ford, a Canadian media personality…
Stunna Sandy’s new single, “Freakquent,” brings her together with TaTa for a track built on clear themes of worth, work, and boundaries. The song moves on a drill beat while Sandy lays out her stance through a set of lines she delivers with intent: “Got it lit because they fuck with my features, and I…
Kiana Ledé is marking the one-year anniversary of her third studio album with the release of “Cut Ties (Deluxe),” a project that revisits the themes she explored after stepping into her role as a solo independent artist. The expanded edition adds four tracks: new remixes of “Weakness” featuring Chlöe, “U Can’t Remember” featuring Queen Naija,…
OWN is bringing back its “OWN for the Holidays” tradition with three new movies, each centered on everyday people navigating love, conflict, and community during the holiday season. The first film, “Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” airing Nov. 29, follows a college professor (Kiki Layne) who tells family and colleagues she is in a…
Higher Purpose Hub said it will partner with the Royalty Firm LLC, Estate of Sam Cooke, to launch the “Change Is” Initiative in Sam Cooke’s hometown on Nov. 20. Nicole Cooke-Johnson, a granddaughter of Sam Cooke, will join residents for events centered on literacy, music, and community history. “As we approach our tenth year at…
Night Patrol tells the story of an LAPD officer who returns to the housing projects where he grew up and uncovers a secret within a police task force that puts residents at risk. Jermaine Fowler, Justin Long, RJ Cyler, Freddie Gibbs, CM Punk, YG, Flying Lotus, Dermot Mulroney, Jon Oswald, and Nicki Micheaux are among…
Nobu Woods is marking a turning point in his career. The New York alt-R&B singer, songwriter, and producer has released his new mixtape CHIMERA, arriving just after a run of singles—“YOU,” “DIRTY,” and “WHITEOUT.” The project lands with a video for “THE TIDE,” a track he says reflects some of his most personal work. Woods…
ASCAP held its 17th ASCAP Women Behind the Music event at The Fleur Room, honoring Kehlani, Kali Uchis, and EJAE for their work and leadership in the industry. The program, presented by the ASCAP Membership team, highlights women in roles across songwriting, performance, and executive leadership. Nicole George-Middleton, ASCAP’s executive vice president and head of…