Behind the lens: A conversation with photographer Yannis Guibinga

Yannis Davy Guibinga is a talented photographer exploring the diversity of identities and cultures on the African continent and its diaspora through visual storytelling. The Montreal-based artist serves as the focus of our weekly “Behind The Lens” feature. On a

GIF album review: The Internet’s ‘Hive Mind’

Coming off of a Grammy nomination for 2015’s breakthrough album Ego Mind, The Internet returns with Hive Mind. Armed with an increased visibility and countless co-signs from major players within the industry, The Internet is intent on showing the world that their

Behind the lens: A conversation with photographer Elle Yancy

Rolling out spotlights beauty, portrait and fashion photographer Elle Yancy for our weekly “Behind The Lens” feature. On a scale of 1 to 10, how close are you to reaching your maximum potential as an artist (with 10 being the highest). 

Model Monday: Kelsey Adams conquers NYC

Kelsey Adams is a model savant. The New York resident has overcome an impressive amount of odds to make a name for herself within the modeling industry. And now, with her eyes squarely set on climbing to even greater heights,

GIF album review: Drake’s ‘Scorpion’

The wait is over as Drake has officially released his latest album, Scorpion. The highly anticipated double album dropped at midnight on Friday, instantly dominating the conversation across all social media platforms. The buzz was certainly warranted as the project arrived

GIF album review: Teyana Taylor’s ‘K.T.S.E.’

It’s been four years since Teyana Taylor released a proper album. So when it was announced that Taylor’s long-awaited follow-up would serve as the final installment of Kayne West’s weekly rollout of G.O.O.D. Music albums, the anticipation was predictably intense.

The stunning evolution of Blac Youngsta

Blac Youngsta is an anomaly. In a world where the perception of Black men — particularly in the entertainment industry — tends to shade toward the violent images found in a stereotypical gangster flick, Blac Youngsta is currently giving none of that. He’s

GIF album review: Nas’ new album ‘Nasir’

Nas returns to the spotlight armed with a new album and a shitload of controversy. The former comes in the form of a 7 song, 26-minute album titled, Nasir. The album, which was executive produced by Kanye West, is the

GIF album review: Ne-Yo’s Good Man

Ne-Yo returns with a new album, Good Man, facing an ever-changing musical landscape that typically limits post age-30 R&B artists. Can the velvety crooner avoid the pitfalls that typically banish artists of his ilk to the adult contemporary category? Here