Music
R&B singer Eric Benét shares excitement for One Voyage cruise, reflects on his musical legacy and impact.
I thought after presenting the Furious Five’s first unofficial wax moment, it was only right to follow the evolution of their sound the way hip-hop actually lived it—messy, fast-moving, and bigger than anyone realized at the time. It starts with We Rap More Mellow, released on Brass Records under the name The Younger Generation. This […]
Avery Wilson blessed the NBA Finals and Knicks ticker-tape parade with a soulful rendition of the National Anthem that displayed his smooth, rich and effortless vocals.
Gospel music has always been a sacred and pivotal genre, especially when it comes to its influence. Though gospel can be traced back to the early 17th century, the early moldings of gospel music began with old negro spirituals that derived from slaves creating songs from Bible verses. Gospel would later transition into a more […]
Some battles feel unfair before they even start because the artists represent different eras, different expectations and different relationships with their audiences. That’s what made today’s Kandi Crush Battle between Jazmine Sullivan and Lauryn Hill so interesting. On paper, the matchup looked like a comparison between two extraordinary vocalists. In reality, it became a conversation […]
Fresh off his collaboration with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, the timing couldn’t be better for the Atlanta superstar to announce a new project.
Some battles are loud. Some are flashy. Then there are battles like Maxwell versus Musiq Soulchild where nobody raises their voice and somehow everybody leaves emotional. Today’s week’s Kandi Crush Battle moved away from rap and stepped into the world of neo-soul, pairing two artists who helped redefine modern R&B in completely different ways. Maxwell […]
Black queer artists are redefining music, embracing their identities and talent across genres from R&B to hip hop.
GRAMMY-winning lyricist Rapsody gears up for a new album this summer with a lead single that pays homage to our cultural hair story.
The Cash Money & No Limit Tour is officially kicking off in H-Town on September 11, 2026, bringing together two of the South’s most iconic labels for one historic night. Birdman. Master P. Special guest Lil Boosie. A lineup packed with Southern hip hop royalty, all touching down in Houston to launch a tour celebrating […]
Some music battles are difficult because both artists have hits. Others become difficult because both artists changed culture. Today’s Kandi Crush Battle between Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube landed firmly in the second category. What looked like a straightforward matchup quickly became something bigger — a reminder that West Coast hip-hop was never just a […]
Maurice White’s journey from the Salty Peppers to forming Earth, Wind & Fire is explored in a new documentary by Questlove. The film delves into the band’s fusion of jazz, R&B, and funk, highlighting hits like “September” and “Shining Star.” Through candid interviews and archival footage, the documentary showcases the band’s rise to global acclaim […]
