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UMI has unveiled her latest single and music video, “RIGHT WRONG,” the centerpiece track from her new album people stories, released today on Epic Records. The rising R&B artist showcases her hallmark vocal style on the song, layering smooth delivery over a restrained production that highlights both intimacy and clarity. “RIGHT WRONG” unfolds as a…
Singer Ledisi has released her take on “What a Difference a Day Made,” the classic song that earned Dinah Washington a Grammy Award in 1959. The release comes just ahead of what would have been Washington’s 101st birthday on Aug. 29. The track is part of Ledisi’s upcoming album For Dinah, which will be out…
Tiana Major9 is back with a new single after a two-year pause, stepping into familiar territory with a fresh perspective. The British R&B singer-songwriter has released “Shook One,” a reworking of Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones Pt II.” The track blends her vocal style with the grit of the original, creating an R&B ballad rooted in…
Filmmaker/television producer Jai Harris talks about her storytelling process and her mission to amplify marginalized voices through powerful narratives on justice reform and underserved communities. What initially sparked your interest in pursuing a career in television and film production? My grandmother was my first inspiration. She came from New Mexico and was primarily Spanish-speaking –…
The Sai Summer Cookout will return Aug. 29-31, 2025, at Texas Southern University, bringing three days of music, food, and community programming. The event was created by actress and producer Marsai Martin and will be hosted by Scott Evans, Serena Page, and Zoie Fenty. “I’m so excited to bring Sai Summer Cookout to Texas Southern,”…
Rian Wyld talks about her creative process, industry challenges, and the personal losses that fuel her music. She also addresses her viral Timbaland feud and why being authentic will always come first. You’ve been building your name in the game. What inspired you to first pick up the mic and start rapping? I wrote my…
SZA has reached a historic milestone on the Billboard charts. Her album SOS is now the first by a female artist to spend 100 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, according to chart data released this week. The record, released in December 2022, debuted at No. 1 and spent 10 nonconsecutive weeks…
Jeremiyah Love, a Division I football player at Notre Dame, has transformed the discipline, grit, and resilience of his athletic journey into a bold new creative venture — Jeremonstar. Blending the high-stakes intensity of game day with the imagination and heart of anime, his comic series reimagines the athlete’s mindset as a hero’s journey. Inspired…