Music
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 […]
The first Black woman to head a major record label will be presented with the BET Ultimate Icon award.
Leela James, a soul music powerhouse, celebrates Juneteenth with a free concert featuring a stacked lineup.
Fat Daddy, a Southern soul singer, is excited for the One Voyage Cruise and giving back to HBCUs.
Now THIS right here is what I call a feel-good battle. Some Kandi Crush Battles make you emotional. Some make you pick sides. But this one? This one made me want to get up, grab somebody’s hand and hit a two-step. This week we put Shalamar and Midnight Star head-to-head and baby… this was a […]
Today we’re celebrating one of Houston’s own and one of the most recognizable voices to come out of this generation of music — happy birthday to Don Toliver. One thing I always love seeing is when artists create a sound that becomes instantly recognizable, and Don has absolutely done that. You hear a few seconds of a […]
Before hip-hop crews were signing deals, doing world tours, and getting their names etched into history books, there were a lot of records floating around the industry that didn’t quite tell the full story. One of the most mysterious? We Rap More Mellow by The Younger Generation on Brass Records. Now here’s where it gets […]
Now THIS battle right here? This wasn’t for the playlists full of club records. This was grown music. Today’s Kandi Crush Battle paired October London against Eric Benét and somehow gave us one of the smoothest matchups we’ve had in a minute. October London has become one of those artists people are discovering and immediately […]
When you talk about real R&B royalty, the kind of queen who needs no introduction, that is, Stephanie Mills. I got to The Queen recently when she made a stop in Houston for The Queens: 4 Legends Tour with Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight about the tour and this legend lives up to […]
June is Black Music Month, and Houston creative and lifelong music lover Elliot Guidry is marking the occasion with a special series called Legends of The Lone Star. Throughout the month, Guidry will spotlight iconic Texas artists whose music, influence, and cultural contributions have helped shape not only the Lone Star State but the sound […]
NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series showcases the depth, creativity, and talent of Black artists across genres, from rap legends to R&B icons.
