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More White Songs That Are Such Bangers That Black Folks Can’t Stop Singing Every Word
Paramore, Queen and Kelly Clarkson are some of the artists whose hits we know every word to.
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As Mary J. Blige Enters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Do You Remember These Legendary Songs?
We’re celebrating the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul’s induction into the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by highlighting some of her most classic jams.
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Missy Elliott Believes Hip-Hop Is Part of Rock & Roll’s ‘Gumbo’ of Different Music Styles
‘No matter what people say, the hip-hop world is something special and unique,’ the ‘Work It’ rapper said.
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‘When You Write Music History, You Can’t Leave Us Out’: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Stake Their Claim as Music Royalty
Prior to their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, the legendary songwriting and production duo discuss their illustrious careers with The Root.
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Michael K. Williams, Star of The Wire, Dead at 54
The five-time Emmy nominee was also known for his roles in Boardwalk Empire and Lovecraft Country.
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2021 BBMAs Exclusive: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to Present Sounds of Blackness and Ann Nesby Performing 'Optimistic' at Paisley Park [Updated]
“As long as you keep your head to the sky…you will win!” I think Blackness is winning right now because we have some cool news to start your week off right! The Root has exclusively learned that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will be presenting Sounds of Blackness and Ann Nesby as they perform Sounds…
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There Will Be No Hateration Nor Holleration in This Christmas Dancery, Thanks to Mary J. Blige & Amazon
It’s about to be a very Mary Christmas, y’all! Amazon has announced that it has teamed up with Mary J. Blige for a roundup of exclusive holiday songs in tandem with its “Delivering Smiles” campaign. The queen of hip-hop soul is the latest stellar addition to a gang of other talented artists who are dedicated…
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Maxwell’s Latest Video Is a Meditation on Black Beauty
Singer-songwriter Maxwell has long been known for making beautiful songs. But his recently released ballad, “Shame,” also brings us a bevy of beautiful people, as the artist recruited some of the world’s most buzzed-about black models for his latest video, directed by writing/directing duo Bush and Renz, with Sissi Johnson as creative director. With subtle…
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5 Times George Michael Showed His ‘Blue-Eyed Soul’ to Black America
As 2016 continues to troll us with loss after loss (Muhammad Ali, Prince, Ron Glass, democracy, etc.), the news on Christmas Day that British singer George Michael died peacefully in his home at age 53 was saddening and yet strangely predictable. Michael’s greatest hits in the ’80s and ’90s made him a peer of Prince,…