Rap

The genres of Hip-Hop and Rap are filled with some of the world’s most talented, influential and successful lyricists. Names such as Jay-Z, Nas, Lil’ Wayne, Drake, and many others have gone on to break records and sell countless amounts of hits, making them some of the biggest names in music. Although names such as Jay-z and Lil’ Wayne sustained their success, others faded away just like the way they emerged onto the scene. [...]

Gil Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American poet, musician, and author. He was known for his unique blend of...

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

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

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. [...]

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 [...]

Black Country Singers have been around for decades but have not been at the forfront in country music as much as their white counterparts.Country music has always been about telling amazing stories. It's a genre that has diehard fans from around the globe and has changed over the years. Many don't realize the impact and participation that Black people have in country music.For example, Ray Charles' Georgia On My Mind is one of the greatest country classics of all time and has been re-recorded several times. [...]

Explore the art of storytelling in lyrics with our list of the top 10 Black singers whose powerful narratives have shaped the music industry.