Darius Jones is passionate about music. The alto saxophonist has received rave reviews from publications such as the New York Times and All About Jazz for his rich, soulful musical approach; and that approach is rooted in his love for expression and his respect for history.
Hip-hop fans tuned in to the highly-anticipated docu-series The Tanning of America this week. Produced by Steve Stoute and featuring commentary from luminaries ranging from
Avoids African-American History to the very end Every year you can count on the TV game show Jeopardy having their College Championship series. This week
In 2013, a list was compiled of the 10 richest black people in the world: Robert L. Johnson- $550 million Sean Combs-$550 million Michael Jordan-$650
One individual who was important to the real TLC story is Crystal Jones. Jones founded TLC (originally 2nd Nature) with Tionne Watkins and Lisa Lopes, the future T-Boz and Left-Eye, but was unceremoniously ousted early on in favor of Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. The film portrays Jones as a talentless footnote to the group’s beginnings, and she spoke to RO about the way the film portrayed TLC and her history.
There has been talk of bad blood between superstars Kanye West and Justin Timberlake ever since, Kanye dissed the hit JT single “Suit & Tie”–which, incidentally, also featured
The photographer who Kanye West attacked at LAX this past Friday (July 19th) is actually the same photographer who provoked Britney Spears to go postal with an umbrella back in 2007. Spears was in the middle of a very public meltdown six years ago, when the photographer–who simply refers to himself as “Dano”–began to get aggressive with her on the street.
The protest song has roots in the blues and folk tradition of traveling troubadours, telling stories of love — but also of unrest and confusion.
Jay-Z and Timbaland have worked together numerous times over the past decade-and-a-half, most recently on Jay’s platinum-selling new album Magna Carta Holy Grail. But shortly after the project was released, it was revealed that Jay and Tim had been estranged for several years following their work on Jay’s 2010 album The Blueprint 3.
The multiple Grammy winner posted a lengthy statement on Tumblr regarding racism.
On June 25, 2009, pop music lost its biggest icon. Michael Jackson‘s legacy has cast an enormous shadow over popular music and culture; and his
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
Nicki Minaj has no idea why fellow “American Idol” judge Mariah Carey apparently can’t stand her.
Gucci Mane was indicted on one count of aggravated assault this week, after turning himself into authorities last week following a warrant being issued for
The backlash against Rick Ross is justified. But critics shouldn’t be so quick to let hip-hop off the hook.
Bad Azz claims that he started a fight with Ray J because Ray lied to Suge Knight.
Last fall at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, rapper 50 Cent and his entourage got into with Maybach Music Group’s Gunplay. MMG, of
Check out the soulful Lolah Brown as she teams up with BJ The Chicago Kid in her latest music video, “History”.
Nelson Mandela was the first Black president of South Africa.
Chicago’s flash mobsters plan crimes on Twitter and rob rich neighborhoods.
