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Did Donell Jones Predict The Future With His Song “Free” Released In 2009?

In the landscape of R&B, few artists have aged as gracefully—or as quietly powerful—as Donell Jones, the Chicago-born singer, songwriter, and producer known for timeless records like “U Know What’s Up,” “Where I Wanna Be,” and “You Know That I Love You.” Emerging in

By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read

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“I Want People to Feel Seen”: Amber Renee on Purpose, Pop Culture & Becoming the Full Package

For Amber Renee, music has never been just about singing — it’s about creating moments people can feel forever. Inspired by legendary entertainers like Aaliyah, Brandy, Destiny's Child, and Britney Spears, Amber blends smooth R&B energy, pop influence, vulnerability, and star-quality ambition into music designed

By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read

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The Drake Reset: Revenge, Power & The Business of Survival

Drake’s latest musical blitz proves he is still one of the most dominant forces in modern music, but whether the culture remembers the art or the strategy behind it may become the bigger conversation. Drake has spent more than a decade doing something very few artists in modern music

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read

Tanya Nolan Celebrates First Gospel No. 1 as "Blessings" Tops Billboard Gospel Airplay and Mediabase Charts

Acclaimed Billboard chart-topping artist and celebrated singer-songwriter Tanya Nolan has reached a major career milestone as her debut gospel single, "Blessings," ascends to No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart for the week of June 15, 2026, while also claiming the top spot on the

By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read

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Lessons from Black Wall Street

How Jayme Broome and Solid Foundations Are Preparing Tulsa’s Next Generation to Lead For many Americans, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. Families gather for cookouts and festivals, communities host parades and commemorative events, and conversations turn toward the resilience of a people who endured unimaginable hardships while continuing

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 8 min read

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NPR Got It Right: Joe’s Tiny Desk Concert Is a Black Music Month Must-Watch

His voice defined grown-man R&B long before the culture gave him the credit he deserved. One of the greatest things about Black Music Month is that it gives us an opportunity to revisit artists whose contributions to the culture deserve far more recognition than they often receive.

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 8 min read

The Stellars At 41

Celebrating Gospel Music's Enduring Influence and Emerging Voices For more than four decades, the Stellar Gospel Music Awards have served as gospel music's most prestigious platform for honoring excellence, innovation, and impact. As the organization prepares for its 41st annual celebration, the event continues to recognize

By Kevin Nelson • 4 min read

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From Wendy Williams to Tasha K: Why Hollywood Keeps Creating the Women It Claims to Despise

Why Hollywood’s Most Controversial Truth-Tellers Always End Up Winning Every generation has a media personality that Hollywood claims to hate but the public refuses to stop watching. They are criticized for being too loud, too opinionated, too messy, too invasive, and too willing to say the things that

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read

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Did Donell Jones Predict The Future With His Song “Free” Released In 2009?

In the landscape of R&B, few artists have aged as gracefully—or as quietly powerful—as Donell Jones, the Chicago-born singer, songwriter, and producer known for timeless records like “U Know What’s Up,” “Where I Wanna Be,” and “You Know That I Love You.” Emerging in

By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read