Let me tell you something – I’ve been in this game for over 25 years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that Black music doesn’t follow trends, we create them! From the cotton fields where blues was born to the South Bronx where hip-hop exploded, to the digital studios where today’s Gen Z artists are crafting the next wave of innovation, Black creativity has been the driving force behind every major musical revolution in American history. And right now, as we celebrate Black Music Month 2025, we’re standing at another pivotal moment, one that demands we not only honor our incredible legacy but actively shape what comes next.
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The 2024 Roots Picnic kicked off June 1-2 at The Mann at Fairmount Park where a sold-out crowd of over 60,000 festivalgoers flooded the park to see their favorite artists across three stages.
African Beats took over loanDepot Park on May 28th, day two of Afro Nation.
Exclusive: Legendary Group The O’Jays Talk New Single ‘Above The Law’
written by Sibrena Stowe-Geraldino
Legendary R&B group, The O’Jays released new single “Above The Law,” a socially conscience song that can be considered an appeal to vote in the midterm elections, which many consider a volatile political period in modern American history.
When I was first introduced to Oddisee it was through Tangible Dream. After first listen, as much in love as I’d become with Oddisee as an emcee, I was rapt with the vocalist on ‘Follow You’.