Black Music Month - Page 2
To close out Black Music Month, click inside to celebrate the life of the legendary musician with a collection of her greatest tracks!
The hits made them stars, but the deep cuts made us fans! See if you know any of these "B-Side Bangers" by Michael Jackson.
Black Music Month is coming to a close, but not until we celebrate the top Black live performers of all time. Check out a gallery inside.
10 African American Artist in Country You Should Know
Alex Isley's long awaited Tiny Desk has arrived. Check out her ethereal performance and read more about it inside.
Lecrae blends faith and hip-hop with unmatched influence. From GRAMMY wins to inspiring a new wave of artists, his roots run deep in rhythm and impact.
Roots & Rhythm: Celebrating the Connection Between Black Music and Professional Athletes June is Black Music Month, a time to celebrate the profound influence of Black musicians on the global soundtrack of our lives. This year, the theme “Roots & Rhythm” highlights how music deeply intertwines with diverse cultural elements—including the world of professional sports. […]
From Mom & Pop Winans, to The Winans and BeBe & CeCe, we take a look at how the "First Family of Gospel" revolutionized the genre.
“This is a story about control. My control. Control of what I say. Control of what I do. And this time, I’m gonna do it my way.” The opening monologue of Janet Jackson’s 1986 hit “Control” was more than just a lyric. It was a mission statement. Before this point, the public mostly regarded her as […]
As we continue our Black Music Month celebration, this week's watch list is dedicated to the Black music-centric movies we love.
2024 will be remembered as the year of the diss track. In addition to Kendrick and Drake going back and forth, we saw battles between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice & Latto, Quavo & Chris Brown. Even Marlon Wayans wrote a country diss track against Soulja Boy. As we celebrate Black Music […]
Discover the history and cultural impact of Jet Magazine's Top 20 Singles chart, celebrating African American music and artistry.
