One of today’s most influential reggae artists, Protoje, tells a tale of retribution in his brand new video for “Self Defense,” the single from his latest album In Search of Lost Time (In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records). The Jamaican lyricist addresses distrust in his country’s government and takes a vigilante approach to control the bad-minded people running the streets. […]
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James Vincent McMorrow × Paradise
James Vincent McMorrow shares the music video for Paradise from his upcoming album, Grapefruit Season, to be released on September 17. “McMorrow has a soul voice to cherish” – Guardian “The ever-shifting Irish singer-songwriter…it works” – Sunday Times, Hottest Tracks “A deft collaboration, with James pushing his music onto a different realm, whilst maintaining that recognizable […]
JON BATISTE NEW MUSIC VIDEO – FREEDOM
Today, Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe winning musician Jon Batiste releases a vibrant new music video for his single “FREEDOM,” a celebration of Black joy, independence and New Orleans culture and energy. Watch here. There is no better time for Jon Batiste’s song of the summer “FREEDOM,” a funk-driven 70s-pop banger that Entertainment Weekly called […]
Fire in Little Africa – Elevator
FIRE IN LITTLE AFRICA ALBUM OUT NOW + POWERFUL VISUAL FOR ELEVATOR VIA MOTOWN RECORDS/BLACK FORUM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOB DYLAN CENTER AND WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER, Album Brings Fresh And Important Perspective To The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre And Celebrates The City’s Vibrant Hip Hop Scene, LISTEN & STREAM FIRE IN LITTLE AFRICA HERE, […]
Joy Denalane x The Show
Today, Motown Records’ German Queen of Soul Joy Denalane unveils her new single “The Show.” This soulful slow-burn simmers over laidback guitar and a steady beat. It builds into a sweeping and soaring refrain backed by orchestral strings and cinematic horns. Joy’s vocal acrobatics uplift the hook as she confesses, “If my mistakes come to the surface, I’m sorry I […]
Terrel Hines – Who Do You Love?
On his new single “Who Do You Love?” Georgia-born, Los Angeles-based pop visionary Terrell Hines sings of an apocalyptic “war on earth” yet finds transcendence. “So much going on can’t help myself,” he wails in the chorus. “If we’re all going down then what do you desire? I’ll take you higher.” The song joyfully blurs […]
Fire in Little Africa Announces Tracklist
FIRE IN LITTLE AFRICA ALBUM ART & TRACK LIST REVEALED + CHARLIE WILSON ANNOUNCED AS GUEST FEATURE, SET FOR MAY 28 RELEASE VIA MOTOWN RECORDS/BLACK FORUM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOB DYLAN CENTER AND WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER, Album Brings Fresh And Important Perspective To The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre And Celebrates The City’s Vibrant Hip […]
Soul Icon Aretha Franklin is the Subject of Upcoming Film: Respect
Respect is a new biopic that covers an iconic female performer, Civil Rights Activist, and Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice. […]
Disney’s “Soul” Wins Academy Awards
Disney’s academy-award winning film, “Soul,” won both Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score at the Academy Awards. Disney and Pixar’s Soul Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Soul Original Score Vinyl album and Music From and Inspired by Soul vinyl album are available now. Hosted by “Soul” co-director and co-writer Kemp Powers, Soul Stories on Spotify […]
Jesse Royal Announces Sophomore Album
JESSE ROYAL ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE ALBUM ROYAL WITH THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW SINGLE RICH FOREVER FEATURING VYBZ KARTEL Pre-Order Royal out June 11 via Easy Star Records Jamaican reggae star Jesse Royal unveils his latest single “Rich Forever” featuring dancehall’s self-proclaimed “World Boss” Vybz Kartel. The song is from his anticipated sophomore album Royal, slated for June 11th, 2021 via Easy Star Records. This […]