*As it was previously reported, Patrisse Cullors—co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation has faced heavy criticism over the last couple of weeks following a report that alleged the organization “secretly bought a $6 million house.” Cullors issued a statement back in April to address these big claims. She said at the time,…
For the last decade, the Durham NC based Collective Groove Band has been giving invigorating spins to Jazz, R&B, Neo-Soul, Pop, classic Soul and Gospel music. With a new look and an ever-evolving sound, CGB is comprised of Kensby Blount, Cameron Morgan, Antwon Timmons and Kevin Crockett. This group of stage and studio professionals are…
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Inglewood, California, native SiR is back with his new single “Satisfaction.” The mellow ballad, produced by Rascal, is punctuated by delicate acoustic guitar plucks courtesy of Steve Octave. SiR soulfully croons about a complicated relationship that certainly isn’t easy, like Sunday morning. “As much as I hope one day things could still work / We…
On her new single, “I’ll Cut Them Off For You,” rising newcomer and entrepreneur Luck holds an everything must go sale on her boy toys to focus on just one man. According to Luck, the man of her dreams is honored to be the option she is most interested in pursuing long-term. She further inflates…
“Now keep in my mind I’m an artist, and I’m sensitive about my shit,” Erykah Badu once said on the outro of “Next Lifetime (Interlude)” from her lone Live album. Although Ella Mai had just turned three when Badu first made this utterance, it is indicative of her thought process for Heart On My Sleeve, her new album…
After releasing No Church In A While, a collaborative album with two times Grammy Award-winning artist Lecrae, 1K Phew is prepping his first solo album, As I Am, and has released the first single from the album, “The Offering,” produced by Phenom. The fun and energetic music video for the new song directed by Derrell…
Brooklyn recording artist Kota the Friend rises high above hate, as evidenced by rousing new single, Up, which is an ode for everyone who is on their way up. The newest drop from forthcoming album Memo, Up speaks directly to Kota’s priorities as a father, friend, family man and entrepreneur. Vivid lyricism reinforces the importance…
Besides their military failures, the Russians entered the war believing they could persuade Ukrainians in the east to join their side. Those efforts have failed spectacularly.
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