unnamed (12) HIP HOP Jon Keith Unveils New Album 'Grow Wings' Executive produced by 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Alienz Alive's man of the hour, Jon Keith, delivers his latest body of work, GROW WINGS. The timely album includes additional instrumentation from Enzo Gran, 1995, Tenroc, and labelmate Alex Jean; meanwhile, vocal features By Jake Crates • 1 min read
1.90.5-J2JSY4MDUSHARV5E6SH5P6MBII.0.1-1 Music Judgemental Records Reign Supreme with 'Heavy is the Head' by N.O. and Krillz Founded by entrepreneur and creative visionary Zo, Judgmental Records is rooted in independence, authenticity, and artistic control. Based in Delaware, the label aims to shine a light on underrepresented voices who have something real to say—artists with grit, story, and the ability to move people beyond algorithms and metrics. By Jake Crates • 1 min read
king Music Alexus Briá Hits 10,000+ Streams with her new EP “Diary of a Loved Black Woman” — A Major Win & Confidence Booster for Independent Artist Worldwide In a music industry often driven by labels, politics, and algorithms, it's rare to see an independent artist break through organically — but Alexus Briá is proving that when the art is real and the vision is focused, the numbers will follow. Her latest EP, “Diary of a Loved By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
22TGndjWsJo-HD HIP HOP Parker Mckenna Releases New Song "Daddy (ATL)" The majority of us remember actress Parker McKenna as the precious third child, Kady Jay Kyle, of Michael and Jay Kylie from the hit sitcom My Wife and Kids. Now, all grown up, Parker adds recording artist to her resume with the release of her catchy new song "Daddy By Jake Crates • 2 min read
Anna-Wintour-2-2048x1365 Wintour Isn’t Leaving Vogue—She’s Making Space for What’s Next In a quietly momentous announcement this morning, Anna Wintour informed the Vogue team that the magazine will soon appoint a new Head of Editorial Content (HOEC) for its U.S. edition. While this marks a shift in Vogue’s day-to-day leadership, it’s not the end of an By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
HIP HOP Twan Blow - The Artist That's Just Built Different While some chase the spotlight with smoke and mirrors, Twan Blow is earning his shine with grit, bars, and truth. Straight out of Columbia, South Carolina, he’s not playing the industry’s game — he’s rewriting the rules. His voice cuts through like a blade, blending the Southern soul By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
HIP HOP CYD Tone Shows The World How To Make Diamonds From Pressure In an era where image often overshadows substance, CYD Tone is bringing the focus back to what matters: truth, hunger, and real-life resilience. Representing Tunnel Vision Entertainment and The Diamond Theory, he’s not here to follow trends — he’s here to tell stories that hit home. His music By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
unnamed (8) Music LunchMoney Lewis Pops Out With New Love Song "Buttercup" Just in time for the Juneteenth holiday weekend, MIA-based songwriter/producer LunchMoney Lewis drops his Meli Andrea-produced music video for love ballad "Buttercup." Co-directed by NTRO4K, the infomercial-style visual was edited by HRITWIK CHHABRA and personifies nostalgia. A month removed from being honored at By Jake Crates • 1 min read
unnamed Music Intercept Music Secures Indie Label Successes in Latin America Intercept Music is reinforcing its mission to take the lead in independent music marketing and distribution. Founder and chairman, Ralph Tashjian and CEO, Tod Turner announced at the beginning of the year that expanding a territorial footprint into the rapidly growing Latin music markets was a goal and brought on By Chatney Diva • 3 min read
POST COVER-17 Culture Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over – One Night Only at the Apollo Harlem is in for a night of legend and legacy. On Friday, June 27, 2025, six-time Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon Dionne Warwick returns to center stage at the historic Apollo Theater for “Don’t Make Me Over – One Night Only.” Warwick, whose By Victor Flavius • 1 min read
POST COVER-16 Education Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford, Head of the Mathematics Department at Atlanta's Ron Clark Academy (RCA), is set to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF) as part of its 2025 class. Dr. Jones Ford is the second educator from Atlanta and the fourth from By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
POST COVER-13 Music Darren Waller & JRod Embrace Self-Worth on "Choose Myself" Former NFL Pro Bowler turned recording artist Darren Waller teams up with rising producer and vocalist JRod for their latest single, “Choose Myself,” a smooth and introspective anthem that blends R&B and hip-hop with a message rooted in self-worth, healing and personal growth. “Choose Myself” is By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
