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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 ClarkeAll 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. [...]

Black Top 10s Spotify Playlists Indie Musician SuggestionsThe Internet has made it more feasible for rising musicians and producers to put their work out there for the world to see. As a result, indie musicians, and specifically Black talent, have been making waves in the music industry, finding new audiences. [...]

(Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)The Brilliance of Dave ChappelleSome call him the GOAT (including himself). Others label him the voice of his generation. He’s been called polarizing, divisive, transphobic, racist and cancelled. However, the appellation fans of comedy use most often is brilliant. That is a lofty and historically dangerous moniker for a stand-up comedian. [...]

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 [...]

Discover the top 10 Black Music Festivals across the US that celebrate culture and artistry. Find out where and when to experience these monumental events.

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Discover the trailblazers redefining the genre: Dive into the sounds of the top 10 Black R&B Artists shaping music in the 21st century.