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Top 10 Songs of Black History MonthBy: Princess DominikoBlack History Month, while one of the most pivotal holidays in our nation's calendar, as it celebrates a group of individuals that have suffered a continuous history of trauma, is one of the shortest months and is eclipsed by a number of other holidays, including Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, and last, but certainly not least, Groundhog’s Day. While this holiday continues to be disregarded by our country, we, at BlackTop10s, choose to make it a focal point and celebrate it, by engaging in music that communicates pivotal ideas [...]

The Intruders: An American Soul Music Group from PhiladelphiaThe Intruders were an influential American soul music group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Emerging in the early...

Break-up songs have long served as powerful outlets for expressing the pain and emotions associated with the end of a relationship.From Ray Charles'...

The 1990s and 90s Rappers are often considered the "golden era" of hip-hop and rap for several reasons.One of the primary reasons is...

There is a fine line distinction between a remake of a song being different from the original as opposed to flat-out superior. Take, for...

Below is a list of the top 11 black male falsetto singers you deserve to know:Whether it's modern indie rock, Motown, or soul, the falsetto technique of vocalizing has been popular across different genres. Some singers make use of their upper-register head voice to showcase power. Others do so to show vulnerability and fragility emotionally.Eddie KendricksMichael Jackson - Falsetto Black Male SingersBorn on the 29th of August 1958 and known as the ‘King of Pop’, Michael Jackson had a multitude of talents. [...]

The 1970s was a Golden Age for R&B music especially for black female singers.  

For male singers in groups seeking recognition for their individuality, the 1970s was the decade to flourish. Every act had their own distinct sound and if they did not the listening public was spared.