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Rosie Marks for VANS Last summer, R&B’s reigning hitmaker SZA announced that she’d be taking her singing talents over to the sneaker community as the newly-appointed Artistic Director for VANS. With much anticipation built up in the time since as fans have been wondering what her role will entail, we now are getting a glimpse at her first order of business: spearheading the brand’s signature “Off The Wall” campaign for […]

Regardless of the genre, women have played a monumental role in crafting the music we know and love today. From the earliest years of folk to the current soul divas on the Billboard charts, the melodies that make up our culture just wouldn’t sound the same if not heard from the feminine perspective. As you can see from the generations of Black female music icons below, it goes without saying […]

Nigil Crawford for Coca-Cola The opening synths heard within the first 10 seconds of Van Halen’s chart-topping ’80s rock hit “Jump” make the song a classic before the beat even gets a chance to drop. It’s no wonder why Rolling Stone Magazine has it listed on its highly-coveted “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list, or why Coca-Cola would tap global music phenom J Balvin to rework the classic rock […]

Source: Heather Diehl / Getty Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has been relieved of her duties by President Donald Trump after a string of controversies followed the Cabinet member. As this is breaking, reactions to the news from talking heads and general observers alike have been robust and voluminous. Former Secretary Kristi Noem faced a flurry of tough questions this week during a House Judiciary Committee hearing that examined […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Rising star of R&B, Josh Levi, recently joined DJ Misses and Incognito on Posted on the Corner for a candid conversation about his journey, his fans, and the energy fueling his Hydraulic Tour. The interview was a mix of laughter, reflection, and insight into the mind of an artist who’s carving his own lane in the music industry. Levi’s Hydraulic Tour has been making waves, not just for its […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Darlene McCoy recently welcomed the dynamic vocal powerhouse Lasha’ Knox to The Nightly Spirit. Known for her incredible range and authentic worship, Knox brought a powerful atmosphere of praise to the broadcast. For our faith-believing community, this heartfelt interview offered much more than a simple music industry update. It delivered a timely, inspiring masterclass in trusting God’s timing and holding onto faith through life’s […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Eva Marcille, affectionately known as “Eva the Diva,” sits down with DJ Misses for a heartfelt conversation and the gems she dropped were everything. From her latest acting roles to her bold moves in the business world, Eva shared her journey of growth, resilience, and unapologetically betting on herself. The conversation kicked off with her new Lifetime movie, “Push Out of a Plane,” a […]

When most people use the term “Black music,” they’re generally referring to hip-hop, R&B and jazz for the most part. However, you might be surprised to discover just how far-reaching our culture goes when it comes to the wide spectrum of music genres. Let’s take punk rock, for example. Some names that come to mind when considering the purveyors of “amps-meet-angst” might include Dead Kennedys, blink-182, Green Day and Black […]