*Last night, rapper Taylor Bennett joined FOX SOUL’s Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee Uncensored on FOX SOUL, where he discussed his upbringing in Chicago, his journey toward coming out as bisexual, his work with his brother Chance the Rapper and how his relationship with record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer, YE (formally known as Kanye…
Serial entrepreneur Chris Nettuno isn’t merely a music patron; he’s a member of the band. And when the COVID-19 lockdown threatened the livelihood of his group of full-time studio musicians and sidemen, the conga player found a way to keep the music playing. Those weekly porch concerts not only kept the musicians afloat but became the lifeblood…
Vocalist Naima Shamborguer has been an illuminating presence on Detroit’s jazz scene for decades, elevating standards with her richly textured voice and classically trained ear. … Read More “Naima Shamborguer: Naima (Shambones)” The post Naima Shamborguer: Naima (Shambones) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Ari Lennox reaches back in time and grabs hold of “A Kind of Magic,” an immortal tune from Queen’s catalog in the late ’80s. The effortless and faithful remake was produced by longtime collaborator Elite and featured in a global film titled The Conductor, honoring the iconic rock band. Lennox is one of seven artists to…
Serayah has a slight addiction and has something to do with the tool in her man’s pants. On “Revenge,” the second song released by the singer/actress this year, she sings about throwing fits and causing a toxic relationship environment to get the best makeup sex of her life. With striking lines like “I’ma block you…
LVRN/Interscope Records artist Eli Derby has released the official video for his latest single “Lately” featuring 6LACK. The Priya Minhas-directed clip starts with Derby hopping in 6LACK’s ride. But, instead of 6LACK switching gears and putting his foot on the gas, he remains parked as he and Derby reflect as men about the state of…
There is no sophomore slump for Ella Mai. The Grammy winner’s new album, Heart On My Sleeve, debuts at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart this week. Her previous best was her self-titled debut album from 2018, which charted at No. 1 in its opening week and topped for 11 non-consecutive weeks. On Billboard’s…
No one had heard a peep from THEY. following the reinvention of “Count Me In” with Kiana Ledé in February 2021. The standard version appeared on their 2020 album The Amanda Tape. But look no further, as the R&B duo is back with new music to launch a new era. The first single, “Blü Moon,”…
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member. msayles@afro.com The first cohort of University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) CURE Scholars Program recently became graduates. The 20 high […] The post University of Maryland, Baltimore’s CURE Scholars Program graduates first cohort of West Baltimore high school seniors appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers…
By AFRO Staff As the AFRO celebrates education and those who have dedicated their lives to improving educational outcomes, the work of Frances Louise Murphy, I is once again deserving […] The post Remembering Frances L. Murphy, her impact in the classroom and on the streets of Baltimore appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .