Music
Diddy‘s victory in his preferred prison request isn’t as rosy as he may have expected. The music mogul desperately fought to serve his 50-month prison sentence in FCI Fort Dix after spending over a year incarcerated at the notorious MDC Brooklyn. However, new reports reveal he isn’t getting the royal treatment at the federal facility. […]
Song streamings for late R&B icon D’Angelo skyrocket as fans and music lovers alike revisit the singer’s soulful discography weeks after his death. According to Billboard, D’Angelo’s catalog has reached 16.1 million streams in the U.S. for the week of Oct. 10-16, surging 796% from the previous week’s total of 1.8 million streams. The three […]
10 hip-hop collabs where D’Angelo proved he’s the soul behind the bars, blending neo-soul magic with timeless rap moments.
When people think of Halloween songs, their first thoughts might be the popular “Monster Mash” or even “Thriller.” Oftentimes, rap isn’t often the focus of a spooky playlist, but why is that? Many hip-hop artists often spit lyrics with dark symbolism from mania, murder, or mysterious and eerie storytelling. Many artist use harmonious, yet spooky […]
Explore iconic R&B and hip-hop songs that immortalize specific calendar dates, blending storytelling, culture, and history into timeless tracks.
These songs aren’t just about great music; they’re a tribute to Frankie Beverly and Maze’s ability to tell stories of love, life, and resilience through song. music that relates to community, inspiration, togetherness, and proof of his indelible legacy. We honor a man who once said he saw his retirement not as an end, but […]
Jazz got a little less soulful after the death of vibraphonist Roy Ayers this past March. Roy Ayers was a musician who pioneered a new, funkier strain of jazz and became one of the most sampled musicians by hip-hop artists with his hit “Everybody Loves The Sunshine.” Ayers incorporated electronic instruments and rhythm and Blues […]
Kendrick Lamar snagged his second Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, advancing toward EGOT status.
As we head into our weekend, there has been another wave of new music drops from several artists. After the announcement of his highly anticipated new album, Miguel returns to the music scene with the release of his new single “New Martyrs (Ride 4 U).” With the speculation of a feud, rappers Latto and Ice […]
Drake may have been the laughingstock of many rap fans since his beef with Kendrick Lamar wrapped up, but numbers don’t lie.
Join NewsOne as we celebrate New Orleans’ music culture—20 years after Hurricane Katrina.
Fantasia has joined fellow Carolina native 803Fresh on the trail ride for the remix of the viral smash hit "Boots On The Ground."
