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Black Magic is here—the first drop from Black Life Everywhere’s upcoming freedom mixtape. It’s Chicago’s legendary Step Music, carried forward and reborn by the BLE Chicago Music Collective.It’s the sway of our elders, the laughter in basement parties, the slow glide across dance floors that have always been ours. This track is music and memory […]

By Jared Alexander Let me tell you, chatting with HAILES will immediately put a smile on your face and set you at ease. Her entire vibe is welcoming, warm and chill, even in a Zoom call while she sets up in a recording studio in Bedstuy. Although she dropped her amazing debut single Come Thru […]

Kui Mwai On October 12, Howard students awoke to a 6 AM email from the university’s administration with a special announcement. Controversial rap legend Kanye West would be performing his infamous Sunday Service, a choral performance of his gospel-infused discography, in the Yard that very morning, in accompaniment with the many celebrities that perform during […]

There have always been stories of people becoming seriously disillusioned when they reach a certain level of fame. Part of this may be because they’re living a level of privilege most of us will never reach. But that doesn’t justify being so out of touch that you’re convinced racism doesn’t exist. Unfortunately, that’s the predicament Lil […]

Frank Ocean’s follow-up album has been so highly sought after for so long that it made its way into urban legend territory. After four long years, the singer has finally ended his long-term test of the world’s patience and delivered new music in two projects. The first was 45-minute visual album entitled Endless, which can be streamed […]

Say baby… can I be your slave? If that line just sent you down a nostalgic trip of bliss, we’ve got some good news for you. Love Jones, the cult-classic romance film starring Larenz Tate as Darius Lovehall and Nia Long as Nina Mosley, is getting a musical. 

For as long as rap has existed, there’s been a population of people that look at and only see something negative. While there are absolutely some parts of hip-hop culture that are concerning and problematic, there are also many good. But, recent words from a New York City Officer is casting doubt on the entire […]

  Chicago-based artist Hebru Brantley brings his Afro-Futuristic character “Flyboy” to life in this short animated video set to Yasiin Bey’s song, “Revelations”. Photo: Hebru Brantley/Youtube

By Sam Fleming   Kendrick Lamar, ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’: The Compton MC, Kendrick Lamar has taken over mainstream rap in the past few years with two albums that have been dubbed instant classics and a mixtape. He has established himself as one of the most lyrical and versatile MCs in modern rap, as well […]

“Run Baby Run” is the latest track from Toro y Moi. The single is from his What For? LP which drops on April 7th. Listen below: Photo: Toro y Ma/Facebook

  The following piece is from the Huffington Post. It was written by Malek Mouzon. By: Malek Mouzon I hope that by the time this article posts it no longer applies. But as of its writing, the following is a small list of musicians who have yet to make a public statement or acknowledgement of […]

  Artist Paul “PR” Robinson’s aim is to create awareness and speak on issues that affect the urban community in a creative, relevant way. His new track, “Catch Em,” speaks to the younger generation that frequent clubs and bars. The song promotes responsible fun and mutual respect.