Music

Talib Kweli took to social media to announce confirmation that the iconic rap group De La Soul now has control over their masters, thanks to negotiations with Reservoir Media who had purchased their former label, Tommy Boy Records two months ago.

Reactions have been nothing short of supportive for Normani and Cardi B's new song "Wild Side," which samples the 1996 hit "One In A Million" by Aaliyah, and it's even getting a co-sign from Baby Girl's former label head and notoriously quiet uncle, Barry Hankerson.

Jennifer Hudson teamed up with Carole King and Jamie Hartman to pen an original song from the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic (RESPECT) soundtrack and by the way this track sounds, we can already tell the entire body of work is going to be fire!

Fans of Wu-Tang Clan are in for a treat this fall. GZA, Raekwon And Ghostface Killah will be hitting the road together via the “3 Chambers” Tour. The 3 Chambers Tour celebrates three of the most revered Hip-Hop albums of all-time; GZA’s Liquid Swords, Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, and Ghostface’s Ironman. The 25-city […]

This Black Music Month we're reflecting on classic album art that sparked trendsetting fashion moments. From 'Lemonade' to 'Invasion Of Privacy' these major music moments have magnitude and style in common.

The LeBron James-produced documentary "Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street" arrived on CNN last night, and a song lifted from the project's soundtrack by Omarion, Lalah Hathaway, Kierra Sheard and GRAMMY-winning producer Gregory Curtis Sr. made for the perfect anthem of hope.

Fans will be able to experience one of Hip-Hop’s greatest collectives in the digital age. Death Row Records has launched a new virtual museum. Death Row Records has launched the “Death Row Experience” a virtual retrospective gallery that celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic label this year. The Los Angeles-based company catapulted gangster Rap […]

We had the opportunity to speak with DJ Cassidy ahead of the next episode of his "Pass the Mic" series about how he's created a space for virtual joy in a time of no live performances, one of his most memorable moments taping the series, and an inside look into this Sunday's special Mother's Day special. 

Willow Smith released a new track entitled "Transparent Soul" featuring Travis Barker. The song reminds us that the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. Though her father also began his career as an artist, most fans never made the connection that her mom is who she takes after musically.

The Isley Brothers faced off against Earth, Wind & Fire in a legendary Verzuz battle, but Ronald Isley's beard was the real winner.