Top 10 Best Black Electric Bassists of All time

Everybody loves how it feels when the bass drops…but err’body ain’t able to make it happen. Here are ten of the greatest arbiters of low-end theory for your perusal. Stanley Clarke All hail the king from the streets of Philadelphia! Clarke is most responsible for bringing electric bass out of the background as a lead instrument, kicking out melodies and jaw-dropping solos - from the frenetic to the eloquent. His composition “School Days” is an all-time band jam classic. [...]

Howlin’ Wolf: Blues Legend Facts

The spirit of Howlin’ Wolf stands tall as one of the true giants of the Blues music. As a native son of the Mississippi Delta Blues who brought an authentic rural acoustic essence up from the South to the Midwest, he was a bridge to the more electrified sound of the Chicago Blues scene. American blues singer and musician Howlin' Wolf (1910 - 1976), born Chester Arthur Burnett, in concert, circa 1965. [...]

Top 10 Undeniable Best Black Speakers of All Time

Written By Kevin Ross and Darryl Littleton Throughout history oration has moved the masses more than anything else.  The use of language coupled with persuasive rhythms and vocal dynamics can elevate standard messages to rousing calls to action.  This places paramount importance on the messenger.   When a master of linguistics and human emotions steps up to the speaker’s stand it can be aptly compared to a consummate musician performing a difficult piece reserved only for the truly proficient. [...]

Potential Black Country Stars

Black Country Singers? These Black Artists Would also be Great Black Country Singers if they ever wanted to give it a shot. While country music is often disregarded within popular culture, with some insisting that “country lacks diversity and individuality” and others labeling the genre a one-dimensional, “cold beer on a Friday night, a pair of jeans that fit just right… every country song ever,” this underdog of a genre has surprisingly come a long way from its podunk roots. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 03: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lil Nas X performs onstage during iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2021 presented by Capital One at The Forum on December [...]

Top 10 Black Music Genres

The Black music genre has been a driving force in American culture for decades. From the blues to hip hop, black musicians have been shaping the sound of popular music since its inception. Today we will talk about black music genres.

TOP 10 BLACK COMEDY MOVIES OF ALL TIME

Comedy should be debated like sports.  For every fan of Jordan, there are those who feel Kobe or Lebron tops him.   For every Brady acolyte, there’s a Mahone disciple or a Rogers apostle.  That’s because comedy, like sports, is not so much a matter of stats, but also favorites.   Just as some athletes spark your imagination and inspire, comedy meets the same criteria. [...]

Celebs Embracing 4C Hair

10 Beautiful Celebs Who Celebrate Their 4C Kinks and Curls Natural hair care is trending more than ever amongst both black and white communities, alike. However, despite the record number of individuals showing off their natural tresses and curls, the people—individuals with 4c hair— who started this trend have seemingly become cast out of the growing online community through bullying. Nevertheless, a record number of black celebrities with 4C hair have decided to trash their wigs and weaves to show off their kinks and curls.  10. [...]

10 Things We Can Learn from Killer Mike

Michael Render is a complex yet interesting individual who the masses have grown to know as Killer Mike. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Mike is a proud native of the ATL. As a rapper, entrepreneur, political maven, social activist, actor, and writer, Killer Mike is not your average emcee. He is truly a Master of Ceremonies because he has learned to move the crowd in the variety of ways. Killer Mike is all about that action so there is no surprise that his first single was entitled "Akshon' off his debut album, "Monster" in 2003. [...]

The Top 10 BEST R&B Love Songs of All Time

Here is our list of black female singers and black male singers that really brought it home with these love song hits. Let us know if you agree in the comments.

Top 10 Sacred Songs of Chicago House Music

Top 10 Sacred Songs of Chicago House Music Some of our best memories include the electronic sounds from this genre of music, whether it is the untz played in festivals or the rapid hi-hats heard in clubs. [...]

10 Black Artists Who Were Also Songwriters for Other Artists

ANAHEIM, CA - JANUARY 14: Recording artist Brenda Russell attends the 2011 NAMM Show - Day 3 at the Anaheim Convention Center on January 14, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images for NAMM) It is said that when one rises, one should always reach back and help another. [...]

Berry Gordy’s Legendary Traits

Achieving success in the entertainment industry does not come easily, and achieving success in more than one of its sectors is rare. Berry Gordy's career represents one of the entertainment industry's most legendary achievements. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 08: Barry Gordy attends the Premiere Of Showtime's "Hitsville: The Making Of Motown" at Harmony Gold on August 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) What makes him even more remarkable is his ability to launch and catapult the careers of some of the legendary figures in music history. [...]

Top 10 Ways to Make Money Online

The world has become more centralized on doing things online since the pandemic stroke and it will probably continue with the manner post-pandemic. That means that almost everyone is online. If you have a business, you can now run it from your home without needing a physical store as long as your store has an online presence. It has also created a lot of online job opportunities that usually require no set qualifications. This means you can get more money without leaving the comfort of your house. [...]
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The Blues Origin and 10 Great Artists Who Shaped the Genre

The Blues Origin in Music is often duplicated but always underrated by the creators. Here are some blues music examples of the undeniable blues music history in the blues music genre. Here we explore the history as well as modern blues songs.

R&B’s Overlooked Singles

In the music business, many great R&B songs have been passed over for being selected as singles for many reasons.

8 Ways To Stop Settling

8 Reasons why you should stop Settling for Less and GET what you Deserve If you are alive and healthy you are truly blessed beyond measure already and the world, whether you believe it or not, is your canvas, not the other way around. You can do whatever you want to do and limitations are only what we place on ourselves or allow others to place on us through their limited vision and perspectives. I want to share with you 8 things that have helped me tremendously in changing and continuing to change my life for the better. [...]
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Exploring Black Cultural Pride

When it comes to cultural appropriation, it appears that Black people are the only ones who say the least and get ripped off the most. It seems that every other culture is highly protective of everything from their fashions to the food to the music. Still, if you look around, you’ll see that black culture is utilized in most other cultures free and clear and it is even, in some cases, stolen as an aspect of different cultures who claim origination. [...]

Top 10 Black Singers who are Absolute Beggars

There are some black singers who are undeniable and some who fit into a niche of singers. In this case, "Beggars"