The Rolling Stones, formed in London in 1962, are a legendary rock band that has left an indelible mark on the music landscape. Comprising Mick Jagger as the charismatic frontman, Keith Richards as the iconic guitarist, Charlie Watts as the steady drummer, Ronnie Wood as the guitarist, and Bill Wyman (formerly) as the bassist, the
Led Zeppelin, formed in 1968, stands as one of the most influential and iconic rock bands in the history of music. Comprising Robert Plant as the soulful vocalist, Jimmy Page as the virtuoso guitarist, John Paul Jones as the versatile bassist and keyboardist, and John Bonham as the powerhouse drummer, Led Zeppelin blended blues, rock
Mariah Carey, affectionately known as the Queen of Christmas, appeared at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday to perform her modern classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Donning a white minidress with knee-high boots, the iconic singer delivered an enchanting rendition of her holiday song for the first time at an awards
Leela James has teamed up with fellow R&B singer Kevin Ross for a remix of her single “Right Back In It.” Ross appears in the second verse and delivers ad-libs throughout the remainder of the track. The standard version of “Right Back In It” was released as the lead single from James’ latest album, Thought U
Ciara and Chris Brown’s single “How We Roll” is now a top 10 hit at urban radio. The song moves from No. 11 to No. 10 this week, with 3,379 spins and garnering an audience impression of 6.6 million, according to Mediabase. On Billboard, “How We Roll” is No. 14 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart
Grammy-nominated artist 6LACK has achieved six new awards from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “PRBLMS,” from his 2016 debut album, FREE 6LACK, is now 4x platinum certification in the U.S., surpassing four million equivalent units sold. It’s his best-selling solo song to date. “Pretty Little Fears” and “Ex Calling” are now certified 2x
By: DaQuan LawrenceAFRO International WriterDLawrence@afro.com AFRO Exclusive Over the last month, the latest iteration of the Israel-Hamas conflict has led to thousands of casualties, with protests taking place across the globe. While the current conflict has captivated the world, many Americans are unaware of the large numbers of people of African descent in Israel, some
By Larry NeumeisterThe Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A lawsuit by singer Cassie containing allegations of beatings and abuse by music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs has been settled, the artists announced Nov. 17, one day after the lawsuit was filed. The settlement was announced in a statement sent by attorney Douglas Wigdor, who represents
By Ericka Alston Buck Special to the AFRO The world of music was hit with a devastating blow when the news of Aaron Spears’ passing reverberated across social media. Spears, a highly accomplished and respected drummer, known for his exceptional talents and contributions to the music industry, left an indelible mark during his impressive career.
The Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A suspect in Tennessee died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound while on the run Nov. 19 after a series of shootings that killed four of his female relatives and seriously injured a fifth person, police said. Officers found the body of Mavis Christian Jr., 52, in his car