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Where Hip-Hop Meets Worship: Reach Records Signs Atlanta's 2819 Worship

Atlanta-based worship collective becomes first worship team signed to a predominantly Christian hip-hop label Reach Records, the GRAMMY Award-winning label founded by artist Lecrae, has signed 2819 Worship — the worship collective of Atlanta's 2819 Church — to its roster. The announcement was made during the church's Good

By Victor Flavius • 1 min read

Music

1K Pson Commands the Atmosphere with “Get Up Off Me” — A Bold Declaration of Faith Over Fear

Faith-driven hip-hop continues to evolve, and 1K Pson is proving he’s one of the culture’s most fearless voices. His latest release, “Get Up Off Me,” is more than just a record — it’s a spiritual stance, a war cry, and a bold reminder of authority over opposition. Built

By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read

Music

R&B Royalty Returns: Rodney Poe Delivers "Love, Sweat & Tears"

Move over, Valentine’s Day—Milwaukee’s own "King of R&B" just gave us a reason to keep the candles lit all year long. Rodney Poe, the veteran crooner who has shared stages with icons like Keith Sweat and Brandy, has officially dropped his highly anticipated

By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read

BayRay Is Reviving Real R&B — With Soul, Substance, and Stage Presence

In an era where music often feels rushed, disposable, and built for quick attention spans, BayRay is moving in the opposite direction. He’s not chasing microwave moments — he’s building something that lasts. Rooted in soul, shaped by real life experiences, and fueled by a passion for performance, BayRay

By King O’muni Lens • 4 min read

Juju Walker Is Making Music for the Spirit — and Asking the Questions Most People Avoid

Juju Walker isn’t here to perform a persona. She’s here to tell the truth. In a music era dominated by algorithms, branding, and surface-level perfection, Juju stands out as an artist creating from a deeper place — where vulnerability, faith, identity, and emotional honesty collide. Her sound isn’t

By King O’muni Lens • 5 min read

The Major Is Building Dancehall’s Next Wave — One Feeling at a Time

The Major isn’t chasing noise — he’s chasing impact. In an era where trends come and go overnight, his approach is rooted in something more timeless: emotion, substance, and the kind of melodies that stick with you long after the song ends. Emerging with a sound shaped by early

By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read

Humanity

Du Bois - Rebel With a Cause, A Conversation with Rita Coburn.

“One ever feels his twoness, – an American, a Negro; two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings; two warring ideals in one dark body, whose strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder.” – W.E.B Du Bois, The Souls of Black Folk, 1903 When my grandfather passed on December 15th,

By Stone E. Mims • 4 min read

Tanya Nolan, Teedra Moses, Beyoncé, and Rihanna: How Boss Women Are Redefining Ownership and Keeping Their Masters

In today’s music industry, conversations around ownership have become just as important as chart success. More artists are recognizing that true power lies not only in creating hit records but in maintaining control over the masters, publishing, and intellectual property behind the music. For women in entertainment especially, ownership

By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read

Culture

One Golden Summer Forces America to Reconsider Jackie Robinson

There’s something deeply unfair about watching children become the face of a controversy adults created for them. That feeling stays with you while watching One Golden Summer, now streaming on Max and airing on OWN. The documentary revisits the rise and fallout of Jackie Robinson West’s historic 2014

By Giovanna Traconis • 4 min read