Black Music Month
Black Music Month
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Details Surrounding the Death of Michael Jackson, Explained
Tomorrow is the 16th anniversary of the death of he legendary "The King of Pop" passed away on June 25, 2009.
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15 Freedom Songs to Add to Your Juneteenth Playlist
From Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z to Sault and Tracy Chapman, these records are bound to put your fists in the air with pride!
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Meet the Masterminds Behind the Beats: Celebrating Black Music Producers by Region
Sure, you know the voices behind music’s biggest hits, but how well do you know the beat makers who championed their sound?
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The Outrageous Life of Sly Stone
The founding member of the legendary funk and soul band Sly and the Family Stone passed away on June 9 at age 82.
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Why Drake Might Be to Blame For Pusha T Leaving Def Jam…
After "Not Like Us," the UMG lawsuit and Pusha T's past beef with Drake, Def Jam took this major step.
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Kendrick Lamar’s ’40 Acres and a Mule’ Line at 2025 Super Bowl is Explained By Spike Lee
One of Lamar's lines might have flown over a lot of people's heads, but luckily, we're here to explain it all.
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Artists Who Could Pop Up at Kendrick Lamar’s Juneteenth Show in L.A.
With summer mere days away, the Compton rapper is about to usher in the new season and commemorate a special holiday in a big way for the culture.
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Black Music Month: The Meaning Behind Stevie Wonder’s Beautiful Song “As”
Wonder fulfilled a lifelong dream when he became a Ghanaian citizen on his 74th birthday.
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Black Music Month: The Story Behind Stevie Wonder’s ‘Isn’t She Lovely’
In honor of Black Music Month, we’re exploring some of the classic tracks that have showcased and celebrated Black culture.
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How Blonde Bombshell Farrah Fawcett Inspired Gladys Knight’s Biggest R&B Hit
The icon tune didn’t start out as an R&B song, but as a phone call.