Today marks the 155th Juneteenth since June 19, 1865, a historic date the United States on which the news of the Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was delivered to slaves in Texas, declaring them free. Even though the news got to the slaves in Texas more than two years after the Proclamation was passed, they still […]
FLO MILLI RELEASES NEW TRACK “LIKE THAT BITCH” HO, WHY IS YOU HERE? EP DUE OUT IN JULY VIA RCA RECORDS CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Today, 20-year-old rising Mobile, Alabama rapper, Flo Milli releases her new track “Like That Bitch” via RCA Records. The track is currently featured on today’s Spotify New Music Friday billboard […]
Lately, significant venture funds and brands have made public statements signaling their support of the Black Lives Matter Movement. This is a huge step forward, though it’s essential that our entire ecosystem of academics, researchers, technologists, professionals, executives, big tech CEO’s, founders, funds, philanthropists, and government back up their performative rhetoric with financial resources into […]
For Teyana Taylor, not only will she be rejoicing the liberation of her race, but also the deliverance of her elusive project, The Album. A follow-up to her 2018 mini-opus KTSE, Taylor’s fourth album is a fountain of different emotions: across a 23-track effort, the Def Jam singer looks to galvanize the Black community with her candor, lucid […]
CELEBRATE BLACK MUSIC MONTH AND JUNETEENTH WITH A SPECIAL DJ SET FROM THE LEGENDARY DJ/PRODUCER CLARK KENT TODAY, JUNE 19TH @ 4PM PT/7PM ET Stream the set on YouTube here or on Instagram here. Credited for discovering Jay-Z, DJ Clark Kent has produced for some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop and R&B including Mariah […]
Grammy-award-winning music producer and artist, Mustard, continues to expand his entrepreneurial portfolio with Fishbone Seafood, a Southern-style seafood eatery co-owned with longtime friend and collaborator, YG. The native Angelenos become co-owners in the existing seven locations across LA and this week, they are partnering with Postmates to give back to their community by delivering $100,000 […]
In honor of Juneteenth, WQXR is devoting the entire day to spotlighting the work of Black composers and performers from around the globe with an all-day tribute “Music for Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black Classical Artistry.” Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19 and commemorates the date in 1865 when the Emancipation Proclamation was finally […]
Ten-time nominated/two-time Grammy Award winner H.E.R. returns tonight at 8pm ET with a special Black Music Month edition of her popular “Girls With Guitars“ Sponsored by RCA Records in conjunction with their “Black Sounds Beautiful“campaign, tonight’s guests will include label artists Miguel, Koffee, A$AP Ferg and more. H.E.R. has chosen the Rock The Vote organization […]
Cardi B, Offset, Quavo, Winnie Harlow, Lena Waithe, Terrence J, and more joined Teyana Taylor at an exclusive LA listening event for THE ALBUM. THE ALBUM, releasing Juneteenth, features special guests Rick Ross, Erykah Badu, Quavo, Missy Elliott, Future, Big Sean, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and more. About Teyana Taylor Being a jack of trades has […]
Teyana Taylor has announced her highly anticipated third LP, THE ALBUM, will be released on Juneteenth aka June 19th. THE ALBUM features special guests Rick Ross, Erykah Badu, Quavo, Missy Elliott, Future, Big Sean & more. The announcement of the album release date comes on the heels of another very special reveal: Teyana’s pregnancy with […]
