R&B group Boyz II Men Announce Biopic to Celebrate 30 Years of Music Legacy
Legendary R&B group Boyz II Men are bringing their 30-year music journey to the big screen with a biopic that celebrates their legacy.
91-Year-Old Entertainment Icon Quincy Jones Has Joined the Ancestors
A life well lived! Quincy Delight Jones Jr., the legendary musical composer, producer, and filmmaker, has joined the ancestors at 91 years old, AP News reports. Born in Chicago in 1933 to humble beginnings, his early childhood was marked by his mom’s mental health struggles, a young Quincy coping by joining gangs and spending his […]
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Becomes Biggest Country Hit of the Decade Globally
There’s a new cowboy in town! Shaboozey is a country artist who credits his love for the genre to his Nigerian father. “You know, not only does he listen to, you know, traditional, like, Nigerian music, but he was playing me people like Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson and showing me all this stuff. You […]
Questlove to Direct New Documentary on Iconic Group, Earth, Wind & Fire
The story of the elements will finally be told! Six-time Grammy winner and Roots founder Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is set to direct a new documentary on the iconic group Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF), Variety reports. Questlove announced the project on social media just before the 21st night of September, emphasizing the exciting “definitive story […]
Rapper Eve Named New 2024-25 Scholar in Residence at NYU Steinhardt
The pitbull in a skirt is headed to college! Eve Jihan Cooper, professionally known as Eve, is a Grammy Award-winning artist with a celebrated rap career spanning more than two decades. A pioneer for women in hip-hop, Eve released her debut studio album, Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady, in 1999. The album debuted […]
43 Times Beyoncé Has Made History in Honor of Her 43rd Birthday
Beyoncé has left a legendary mark on the worlds of music, entertainment, and pop culture. And through her journey to pop icon greatness, the superstar has had some standout history-making moments.
9 Black Sibling Groups That Redefined Soul Music
Black music thrives on the power of connection, and what better connection is there than family? Sibling acts have long been part of Black music’s legacy. Bred and nurtured under one roof, their shared history and musical upbringing result in undeniable chemistry, producing some of the most iconic groups ever with harmonies that are nearly […]
Meet Infinity Song: The Rising Stars of Soft Rock
New York City’s very own Infinity Song is a force to be reckoned with! From singing in Central Park to collaborating with Jay-Z, Infinity Song’s journey to musical stardom is as unique as their rock ‘n’ roll-inspired sound. This NYC-based band of siblings is more than just performers; they’re a tight-knit family united by their […]
New Celia Cruz Commemorative Album Celebrates Queen of Salsa’s Upcoming 100th Birthday
A rare live recording of Celia Cruz was discovered and has just been released in time to celebrate the salsa legend’s 100th birthday, Billboard reports. South Florida radio personality Albertico Rodríguez, who emceed many of Cruz’s shows, had recorded one of Cruz’s live performances at the now-defunct Casanova Club in Miami in the 1980s. He’d […]
PJ Morton to Release New Album Inspired by His Transformational Trip Across Africa
“At times, we need things to spark new creation.” In celebration of Black Music Month, Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer PJ Morton spoke with Because of Them We Can about his upcoming album “Capetown to Cairo,” his recent trip to Africa, and the deep wellspring of Black music’s foundation. View this post on Instagram […]