Armanii admits he is a little nervous. Not about the interview itself, just the day in general. New York, deep into a press run, juggling schedules, adjusting to the cold temperatures, and counting down the hours until his album THE IMPACT officially drops. Though he came off as anxious, he assures me the nerves feel less like anxiety and more like awareness. He knows this is a big moment, and he’s ready for it.
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This year’s ONE Music Fest didn’t hinge on new trends or viral moments. It was all about the classics. The festival’s lineup leaned heavily on legacy acts whose hits still soundtrack cookouts and car rides decades later. From ’90s icons to early-2000s chart-toppers, the energy across both days proved that nostalgia still holds the strongest pull in music.
Bun B on 20 Years of Trill, Working With Crown Royal, and Houston’s New Generation
Two decades after releasing his debut solo album, Trill, Bun B still moves with truth and purpose at the forefront of everything he does. It’s that focus that has carried him through every chapter of his career, especially during the making of this album.
Cedric the Entertainer Reflects on The Neighborhood’s Final Season and Why He’s Ready for Broadway
Cedric the Entertainer is closing out one of his biggest TV chapters. The comedian, actor, and producer had one of the most popular TV runs with The Neighborhood, CBS’s longest-running comedy.
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Joel Kim Booster Talk New Adventures and Deeper Connections in Season 3 of Apple TV+’s Loot
The Apple TV+ hit comedy Loot is back for its third season, and things are, quite literally, taking off.
Lil Jon Brings His Signature Crunk Energy to Hyundai’s New Palisade Hybrid Campaign
For two decades, Lil Jon has been one of music’s most recognizable voices. He’s been the voice behind a soundtrack that defined the early-2000s nightlife. From clubs and festivals to college campuses nationwide, his signature “OKAY!” and “YEAH!” have become staples while solidifying the crunk era’s place in pop culture.
Inside MAGIC Nashville 2025: VP Jordan Rudow on Expanding the South’s Biggest Fashion Event
The latest edition of MAGIC Nashville wrapped on October 3, 2025, after spending two days at the Music City Center, reinforcing its role as one of the Southeast’s key fashion events.
This Ain’t Texas, This Is Atlanta: Beyoncé Shuts Down Night 1 of the Cowboy Carter Tour
The Cowboy Carter Tour made its way to Atlanta for a total of four shows at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. I attended Night 1 this past Thursday, July 10.
Atlanta’s creative scene all came together this past Saturday to meet in West Midtown for Heat Index, a prelude event to the upcoming Heat Wave ATL experience on July 12.
Exclusive: Talent Manager & CEO Ebonie Ward Unveils 550 RMG Headquarters in Atlanta
May 17 marked a major milestone for founder and CEO Ebonie Ward. The grand opening of 11th & Co.’s new headquarters, 550 RMG, in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward brought out some of the city’s most influential figures in entertainment, media, and tech for a celebration of a new creative hub for black entrepreneurs.