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Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Few music executives have left a larger mark on popular culture than Clive Davis. The legendary record executive, who died at age 94, helped discover, develop, promote, or support some of the biggest names in music history. While artists like Usher and Whitney Houston became stars through their own talent and vision, they also benefited from an industry landscape shaped by Davis and the labels […]

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty 20 Songs You Probably Didn’t Know Tay Keith Produced The hip-hop world is mourning the loss of Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, born Brytavious Chambers, who passed away at just 29 years old. The Memphis native helped shape the sound of modern rap with his hard-hitting drums, unforgettable producer tag, and chart-topping records for some of the biggest names in music. Most fans know Tay Keith […]

Source: American Music Awards / Getty Rhythm and Blues has been a major staple in music, especially in shaping the history of Black artists and their sound. R&B came from the blending of soul genres including blues, jazz, big band swing and more. Though the sound isn’t credited to a single artist, it was reported that producer and journalist Jerry Wexler coined the name in 1948 as a marketing term […]

Source: For decades Black artists have defined genres, innovated genres, and even created them. From jazz to hip hop, they have blazed paths that new artists continue to follow. While genres have created lanes for artists to create, they have also created barriers for artists. Black acts have historically been forced into R&B and hip hop categories even when their music has shown otherwise. Beyonce’s Lemonade album famously featured a […]

It’s a night where careers are made, music icons are giving their flowers and every live performance — be it good, bad or indifferent! — will simply leave you speechless. We’re talking about the annual BET Awards, a staple in Black culture for the past 25 years and the scene for some of the biggest nights in entertainment history. The 2026 ceremony is looking to be no different, and might […]

Source: photo credit Hobson PR / Radio One Across America, Black children continue to face challenges that can shape the trajectory of their lives long before they enter the workforce. From under-resourced schools and achievement gaps to limited access to mentorship, career exposure, and enrichment opportunities, many young people encounter barriers that can make success more difficult to achieve. While no single organization can solve these systemic issues alone, community-based […]

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty For more than three decades, The LOX have made a rare kind of hip-hop history: not simply as lyricists with one of the genre’s most formidable catalogs, but as three men who have remained connected through childhood, industry battles, solo success and the seismic changes of a culture they helped shape. Before the platinum records, the Bad Boy era, Ruff Ryders, D-Block and the individual […]

Source: 97.9 The Box / The Afternoon Sauce with G-Man Legendary comedian Tommy Davidson stopped by The Afternoon Sauce with G-Man while in Houston to promote his weekend run at the Houston Improv, but it was a major TV reveal that had fans talking. RELATED: Cash Money & No Limit Tour Picks Houston As First Tour Stop During the interview, Davidson confirmed that The Varnell Hill Show — a spinoff […]

✕ R&B veteran Eric Benét stopped by The Rickey Smiley Morning Show for a conversation about his music, his legacy, and his upcoming appearance on the One Voyage cruise. Rickey jumped right in, asking about the One Voyage Cruise. Eric Benét couldn’t hide his excitement. “Man, I’ve been waiting on this,” he laughed. “There’s nothing like being out on the water with people who love the music. It’s a vibe, […]