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There is so much value in honest conversation and it’s truly impactful when it occurs in music. Newly signed to the house that Russell Simmons built, Def Jam artist Aliah Sheffield’s approach to R&B is not only fresh and invigorating but its honesty is reminiscent of everything great about the genre’s core sound throughout 60s,…
Antoinette Crowe-Legacy and Ilfanesh Hadera truly bring their respective Godfather of Harlem characters to life on in both powerful and subtle ways as they afford Forest Whitaker’s Bumpy Johnson opportunities to show emotional depth. Collectively, their roleplaying is authentic and their performances are so flawless, they are a major part of the show’s renowned success….
Actor Tye White stars in NBC’s comedy series American Auto which recently premiered its new season. Bringing laughs to households across the country isn’t easy. Fortunately, he is great at what he does. Tell us about the latest season of American Auto.“American Auto” is short and funnier, therefore; if you liked the first season which…
After amassing 2.7 million followers on TikTok with her famous “Subway Sessionz” performances, influencer/singer Raquel Reigns now focuses on leveraging her platform to better the lives of others. You are launching a new community initiative via social media. What do you hope to accomplish?I hope to reach as many aspiring artists as possible and encourage…
Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter James Worthy has teamed up Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp of for a new 5-song project, Gipp N Worthy, that gives a vivid depiction of love, relationships, and of course, life. Tell us a little more about what inspired “Gipp N Worthy.” Gipp N Worthy is a five-star EP that comes out February 25th,…
R&B singer/songwriter Caleya Black has been one of the editorial team’s favorite New York-based artist for several years. Known for her unique approach to modern soul, her music has made its way to shows on some of the most popular streaming platforms, including Urban Movie Channel, Tubi and YouTube. She is not only one of…
On February 12, Spike Lee’s second feature, School Daze, celebrated its 35th anniversary. The genre-bending musical dramedy captured the social ills of the Black experience at a fictitious HBCU in 1988, spawning on-screen replicas and homages for years to come. From A Different World to today’s grown-ish, the Black college experience became a staple of…
Memphis has given us a multitude of great artists in every single genre of music. Kendrick P. is the city’s latest rising star looking to continue its prominence. His extraordinary concoction of hip-hop infused R&B and soul has led to an ever-increasing fanbase around the globe. How does it feel to have your talent being…