J. Cole & Ed Sheeran Are Making Statements. The Music Industry Needs to Listen.

Last week (July 5) J. Cole’s Dreamville collective released their third compilation album, Revenge of the Dreamers III. Featuring contributions … More

The Top 20 Songs of 2019 So Far…

Summer Walker, “Riot” Summer Walker is best known as the songstress behind “Girls Need Love,” but “Riot” is proof that … More

Lil Nas X is 2 for 2 with “Panini”

If anyone was discounting Lil Nas X as a one hit wonder, “Panini” is proof enough that he can at … More

On Billboard, R&B and Country Music & Respecting Black Art

A couple of days ago I was scrolling down my Twitter timeline, as one does. I came across a tweet … More

Is Tyler, The Creator’s ‘IGOR’ Really That Good?

In short, yes, but contrary to popular opinion, I don’t find that it is his most accessible album. IGOR is … More

BEST NEW MUSIC (4/19)

BEST NEW ALBUM Beyoncé – HOMECOMING: THE LIVE ALBUM Only Beyoncé could have a 40-song album from a year-old live … More

GRAMMYs Watch: Who’s Winning In the Rap Categories?

Best Rap Performance The nominees: “Be Careful” (Cardi B); “Nice for What” (Drake); “Bubblin’” (Anderson .Paak); “King’s Dead” (Kendrick Lamar, … More