Thirty years ago Prince released what has arguably become his quintessential LP, the immaculate soundtrack album, Purple Rain. Dropped in the summer of 1984, The
In a matter of hours, OutKast sold out three concerts that will be held at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park in September. The shows will likely
One name that you are likely to never hear mentioned alongside the Dr. Dres and DJ Premiers is a man who was as prolific and as significant as all of those legendary beatmakers. That man is the Green-Eyed Bandit, better known as Erick Sermon.
Sly developed funk into the sound we know best today and the Family Stone were unofficially the first, real funk band–paving the way for Parliament, the Commodores, the 70s incarnation of the Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Do we celebrate Black Music Month today? What is it about black music that would make us proud today? Marvin Gaye’s question “What’s Going On?”
The songwriter is sometimes the most overlooked component in hit making. The singer gets the adulation, the producer gets the accolades–and sometimes the songwriter gets
Tupac Shakur remains hip-hop’s most iconic and mythologized figure. The rapper/actor/writer would’ve turned 42 today (June 16th) and his presence still lingers over the whole
Happy Birthday, Prince Rogers Nelson. The legendary funk-rock-pop-soul musician turns 55 today (June 7th) and there isn’t a better time to acknowledge the greatness and
The voice means so much in music. In black music, the singer is the cornerstone of musical expression; a tradition that was born in the
Hip-hop’s “true school” is the foundation on which the genre was built. The first generation of hip-hop artists, fans and creators took the music out
When Quincy Jones is bestowed the Founders Award during the ASCAP 25th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., they should check
50 Most Stylish in Black Music In honor of Black Music Month we’re going to take a look at 50 of the most stylish black
As we celebrate Black Music Month in June, rolling out is taking time to commemorate the artists who have had an indelible impact on the
Every era of music features singers who leave an unforgettable mark on their generation. In honor of Black Music Month, we have compiled a list
