Brooklyn rapper HDBeenDope has unveiled his latest single “Locked In” with multi-platinum producer Dizzy Banko. With the rapper’s signature high-energy style over booming beats and a lyric video to pair with it, the highly anticipated single arrives on the heels of its impressive viral explosion on Tik Tok which continues to amass millions of views.
Primary Wave Music is the industry’s leading publisher of iconic music worldwide. Primary Wave is also home to some of the industry’s biggest artists, producers, songwriters, and record labels, including Prince, James Brown, Aerosmith, Ray Charles, and Whitney Houston, to name a few.
Disney has always taken a unique approach when it comes to their animated television series, and their latest series, “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” is no different. The series is based on a Marvel comic with the same characters. “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” features a diverse cast including Diamond White starring as Lunella Lafayette/Moon Girl, a 13-year-old superheroine, Fred Tatasciore as Devil Dinosaur, Alfre Woodard as Mimi, Lunella’s grandmother, Libe Barer as Casey, Moon Girl’s best friend, and Lawrence Fishburne as The Beyonder.
2023’s MusiCares Person Of The Year Gala, honored Motown legends Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Gordy and Robinson were two of the most influential figures in the history of Motown, a record label and music production company founded by Gordy in Detroit, Michigan in 1959. Nearly 65 years later, the pair still has a uniquely strong friendship and partnership.
Singer, songwriter, actress, and Gospel legend, Tamela Mann has just released the follow-up to her 2021 album, “Overcomer.” To the surprise of many fans, it’s a deluxe version with several renditions and live arrangements of many of her fan favorite records from the album.
The new album not only includes fresh, new takes on many of the album’s most popular singles, but throughout the project, other artists such as Wyclef Jean, Kirk Franklin, Tim Rogers & The Fellas, and Todd Dulaney, also contributed verses. Tamela has been recording since 2005, and 2022 marks her 17th year in the industry. Alongside her phenomenal singing career, she also has made waves with her husband, David Mann, in the acting world with her extensive work with Tyler Perry.
Tamela Mann was named both the Contemporary Female Artist of the Year and the Albertina Walker Female Artist of the year at the 37th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 15 years in the industry, she’s still getting her flowers.
The Knockturnal’s correspondent, Payton Wilson, sat down exclusively with Tamela Mann to discuss her partnership with Tyler Perry, new music on ‘Overcomer,’ her long career, her husband David Mann, what’s been moving her lately, her recording process, and so much more.
Rapper, singer, and songwriter, 6lack has announced a new partnership with Johnnie Walker and Blacktag. He had a show stopping performance at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival to celebrate “Black Art is Forever”, a celebration of Black creators and Black art hosted by Kenya Barris (the creator of the ABC sitcom, Black-ish). The event also honored recipients of the First Strides Creator Grant.
The work that Johnnie Walker and partners Blacktag – a global platform that aims to create economic empowerment for Black artists and technologists –and Kenya Barris are doing to spotlight and inspire Black creators and the community resonated with 6lack, and why he wanted to partner up with them and join them in celebrating and inspiring all rising creators so that they can feel empowered in continuing their amazing work.
They have a First Strides Creator Grant program, empowering the economic advancement of Black creators as part of their ‘First Strides’ initiative, which is so important for amplifying the voices of the community and enabling future generations of artists.
The Knockturnal’s correspondent, Payton Wilson, sat down exclusively with 6lack to discuss his partnership with Johnnie Walker, new music, LVRN, working with Eli Derby, East Atlanta Love Letter, his dream collaborators, and more.
VH1’s Couple’s Retreat has returned for a second season with all-new cast members and is hosted by Micahel Blackson and Miss Rada.
Fans of VH1’s Basketball Wives should be very excited for what this season has in store. As always, this season’s cast will bring the drama, tears, and fun back to the silver screen, and while COVID severely impacted last year’s season, this year’s season is back in full swing with little to no restrictions.
Shaunie O’Neal (Shaquille O’Neal’s ex-wife), Jennifer Williams, Jackie Christie, Malaysia Pargo, Brandi Maxiell, DJ Duffey, Angel Brinks, Brittish Williams, and Brooke Bailey are all members of the cast, and even though Shaunie is taking a step back from the show, she’s still an active member of the cast. Speaking of Shaunie, she just married Pastor Keion Henderson and possibly hinted at fans getting a sneak peek of their engagement or wedding soon.
The Knockturnal’s correspondent, Payton Wilson, sat down exclusively with returning cast member, executive producer, and entrepreneur Shaunie O’Neal to see what fans can expect for the latest season, why she’ll be featured less during this season, her engagement to Pastor Keion Henderson, what it feels like to come back for the 10th season and to celebrate the show’s long run, her newest business ventures, and moving to Houston from sunny Los Angeles.
New episodes of Basketball Wives air on VH1 every Monday at 8 PM.
With the end of the iconic ABC show Black-ish this week, it concludes its run as one of the most successful and impactful shows to ever grace the airwaves.
Some talents are defined as once-in-a-generation.
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