We’re closing out the month with some of our favorite new releases. In this edition of our NMR, you’ll find music from Bender, Lunnari, Whipped Cream, and more.
Rain or shine, nothing could stop the energy at this year’s All About Us Festival, which returned to Jersey City’s waterfront for its third, and biggest, year yet. The event transformed the area into a vibrant celebration of Black excellence, culture, and freedom.
After solidifying his legacy with the creation of the classic “Cupid Shuffle” back in the early aughts, Bryson “Cupid” Bernard is back with another track prime for all the summer BBQs and family reunions to come this upcoming Summer season and beyond: “The Cookout.”
After a whirlwind year releasing their debut album and touring alongside The Driver Era, this band’s shared creative vision continues to take shape.
From 8 PM to 2 AM, the energy inside Avalon was electric. The night blended music, celebration, and artistry in a space that matched the bold, genre-defying spirit of Leon Thomas’ latest project.
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.
We rounded up some of our favorite releases of last month to help you build the soundtrack of your summer. Our first roundup of June includes a diverse mix of tunes, including new releases from Rob Tirea, Avalon Kane, Monkey Safari, Big Gigantic, Keinemusik, HUMS, and many more.
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.
Thursday, May 15, 2025. “Making Minds Sing!”, EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC, 2025 Gala. Park Avenue, New York City. —The Education Through Music held its annual Fund Raising Gala on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Manhattan, New York, in its continued efforts to provide music programs for the underprivileged youth in New York City.
Savannah Ré is moving differently these days—and it’s not just because her highly anticipated project Formed finally has a release date.