
Ari Lennox, J. Cole, and More Shut Down BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival’s Opening Night
After a year of no official live shows, these powerhouses picked up where things left off with a night full of soul and love.

Mickey Guyton’s History-Making Country Music Grammy Nod Is Just the Beginning of Needed Change in the Industry
The voice behind “Black Like Me” is also leading the charge for this change

‘Farewell Amor’ Is A Moving Tale Of An African Immigrant Family Reconnecting After Years Of Separation
We touch base with director Ekwa Msangi on her debut feature being a timely universal account of the Black immigrant experience.

Country Star Mickey Guyton Dishes Her Grammy Nod With Rissi Palmer On Apple Music's ‘Color Me Country’
The voice behind “Black Like Me” is the first Black woman to receive a nod in the country category in 45 years.

Amaarae Makes a Bold and Fierce Debut with ‘The Angel You Don’t Know’
We touch base with the Ghanaian-American songstress on her first full-length album and how she’s pushing the needle in African pop.

Valerie June Returns With Three Enchanting Tracks Full of Evergreen Life Lessons
'Stay / Stay Meditation / You And I' is the country-soul mystic’s first release in three years.

‘RESIDUE’ Is Merawi Gerima’s Salient Archive On The DC That Once Was
We speak with the filmmaker about how his debut feature, tapped by Ava Duvernay’s ARRAY, is a necessary commentary on gentrification in Black neighborhoods

Apple Music Celebrates Soul And R&B’s Legacy With Soul September Campaign
The streaming platform is taking this month to amplify R&B icons, like Toni Braxton and John Legend, and newcomers with exclusive playlists and more.

Jonathan Majors Is Set To Take On A Lead Role In Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man 3’
The "Lovecraft Country" star is making well-deserved headway in film and TV.

5 Songs That Were Your Sound Track For The Summer
From DaBaby and Roddy Ricch to Megan Thee Stallion, hold on tight to the warmth of the summer with these chart-topping pop, rap, and R&B hits.

Reggae Crooner Tarrus Riley’s New Album, 'Healing,' Gives Needed Solace During These Trying Times
We caught up with the Jamaican artist on what inspired him to release his first project in six years.

Tiwa Savage Delivers A Soothing Approach To Afrobeat With New Album 'Celia'
The Afrobeats trailblazer, who appeared in 'Black Is King,' declares she’s here to stay with this project.

Burna Boy’s 'Twice As Tall' Is Repeat Worthy
The new album from the “African Giant” chronicles the ups and downs in the face of perseverance and enlists Sean "Diddy" Combs as executive producer.