Music
Iconic editor Susan L. Taylor celebrated at gala, raising $332K for Black youth mentorship programs she founded after Hurricane Katrina.
Women play a major role in the music we love and listen to today, and these 10 pioneering sisters across genres deserve their flowers.
With the recent success of rising rock band The Paradox, we looked back at the Black pioneers of alternative music who helped pave the way.
Victoria Monét, a three-time Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer, has been a prominent figure in the music industry for over a decade. Monét first gained recognition as a songwriter, collaborating with artists like Ariana Grande, Nas, and Chloe x Halle. Her solo career took off with the critically acclaimed Jaguar series, culminating in her 2023 album Jaguar […]
Miles Caton and legend Buddy Guy collaborate on a new "Tiny Desk" episode. In "Sinners" Caton plays the young version of Guy's character.
J. Cole's new album 'The Fall-Off' debuts at #1, marking his 7th #1 album and biggest hip-hop release in a year.
Black History Month already comes with its own rhythm, soul, and ancestral bassline but this year, Jill Scott decided to slide us a gift that feels personal, intentional, and perfectly timed. After more than a decade away from the album game, Ms. Jilly from Philly is back with To Whom This May Concern, a 19-track […] The post Jill Scott’s New Album Said ‘To Whom This May Concern’ — Baby, It Concerned US Ahead Of Her Tiny Desk Debut appeared first on Bossip.
Fun fact: Since the RRHOF inducted its first batch of artists in 1986, every single group of inductees has included non-rock artists.
Rapper Baby Keem is making his return to music, releasing a new album this month. On Feb. 10, Keem announced that he is dropping his new project, Ca$ino, on Feb. 20. The album features hip-hop mogul Kendrick Lamar, Too $hort, Che Ecru and more. Keem also released a trailer for the album, which is clips […]
Almost thirty years after Public Enemy gave the world the title track of the same name to the Spike Lee Classic He Got Game, the revolutionary group have transformed the basketball anthem into a women’s empowerment jam. According to Billboard, “She Got Game” hit social media Wednesday, and it includes an intro from feminist icon […]
Celebrating 40 years of 'Control', the magnum opus of pop queen Janet Jackson, we look at 40 of her hits alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Black History Month: Music Inspired By The Social Justice Movement Throughout history, Black musicians have used their platform to capture the fullness of the Black experience. From songs of overcoming, joy, to sorrow, heartbreak and pain. Many of these songs have been anthems for the Civil Rights and social justice movements. Many of these innovators […]