Friday, December 13, 2024
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10 Black Rappers Who Should Have Been Bigger Stars

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’s The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, His Legacy and Influence over Hip-Hop Music

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

16 Great 90s Black Movies That We Watched Over and Over!

90s Black Movies seemed to get it right. Many people consider the 90s the golden era for hip-hop music, but it also spawned quite a few black movies that would later become cult classics.

10 Controversial Black Male Stigmas

Stereotypes and stigmas are pervasive in many countries, including the U.S. The expected behaviors of black men are often fueled by these stereotypes, making it more difficult for black men to achieve success in education and the job market.Throughout history, the stigmatizing of the black community, particularly men, has led to discrimination and deeply hurt black families. To fight racism, we must be aware of these stereotypes and how they harm American society as a whole. [...]

Top 10 Great R&B Songs from Albums That Should Have Been Singles

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

Top 10 Best Cities For Musicians to Live

Best Cities for Musicians to Live in For Musician and Average Rent Prices per City"Back in the day on the boulevard of Linden, we use to kick routines..." Ok, I never grew up on Linden in Queens, NY as  A Tribe Called Quest did but back in the day, most musicians would tell you that you had to journey to New York or Los Angeles if were seeking that priceless record deal. [...]

Top 10 Best Spotify Playlists Indie Musician Suggestions

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. [...]

Top 10 Black Queer Celebrity Couples That Show LGBTQ Love is Flourishing

Top 10 Black Queer Celebrity Couples That Show LGBTQ Love is FlourishingBy: Princess DominikoLove is love. However, though this sentiment of love being pure and true to itself is prevalent today, in our recent past, queer love was demonized, especially within the black community, where toxic masculinity is predominant and where being a trans, black woman is equal to a death sentence. [...]