DPB (Press Photo) HIP HOP DuPont Brass Follows "Treat" With New Hit "I Deserve It" Wasting no time following the release of the Cheakaity-assisted single "Treat," DC-based eclectic ensemble DuPont Brass unloads "I Deserve It." An anthem for those who live by the mantra "work hard, play hard," this song is an effortless mix of boom bap, top-tier lyrical By Jake Crates • 1 min read
RIM (Press Pic) HIP HOP Riskyisme In His Bag In New Song "To The Money" Using Kevin Cossom's Drake-assisted smash "I Get Paper" as a muse, Canadian Hip-Hop act Riskyisme delivers his latest single "To The Money." Following the release of his well-received cut "Summer Freak!," and ahead of its visual treatment, the Toronto native's By Jake Crates • 1 min read
NayG (Alt Pic) HIP HOP NayG Rises With "For The Better" With 804Reek Producer and engineer NayG enlists fellow RVA native 804Reek for 'The Wake Up' album standout "For The Better." Co-produced with 95globoi, the song finds Reek navigating the dark corners of depression while confronting the lack of support received from his peers. Comprised of 9 cohesive cuts, By Jake Crates • 1 min read
Screenshot 2023-08-22 at 3.05.02 PM Gospel Award -Winning Artist KB releases New Album, His Glory Alone II Having recently appeared on GM3’s ‘Faith Friday’ segment and kicked off the Summer Worship Nights Tour in his hometown of Tampa, FL Dove-Award winning and Billboard chart-topping rapper KB has unveiled his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, His Glory Alone II (Sony’s RCAI/Provident Entertainment). Today also marks the By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
barbara-zandoval-w0lI3AkD14A-unsplash YouTube and Universal Music Group Join Forces to Tackle AI-Generated Music In a groundbreaking move, YouTube has recently unveiled a strategic partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG), one of the most influential names in the music industry. This collaborative effort aims to establish clear guidelines for the treatment of artificially generated music on the platform, as the realm of generative AI By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
unnamed-6 RISE UP & LET'S GO CONFERENCE Do you need innovative sound and media presentations for your worship service? Are you looking for music resources that impact powerfully and engage your congregation? Do your musicians and singers need a refreshing impartation to lead, shift and offer the transference of worship? It's time to RISE UP By Victor Flavius • 1 min read
DB7C8392-B562-4A4C-945D-9AC394B9C85A AUGUST ISSUE The 2nd Annual Women and Wine Weekend - Houston Texas Houston Texas hosted the 2nd annual Women and Wine Weekend lead by founder Tiffany Michelle and a host of female leaders and influencers. The two-day conference was comprised of workshops on everything from financial literacy to entrepreneurship and business taxes to mental health and finally to love & relationships. Married By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
Infamous Tierry - "ESPN" HIP HOP Infamous Thierry - "ESPN" Today CDG Entertainment rapper Infamous Thierry unveiled plans for his new single “ESPN,” a track that is primed for sports highlights and jam-packed sports arenas. Weaving his voice between a rumbling bass, Infamous Thierry intertwines his lyrics with a menacing beat. Keeping close ties to the sports world, Infamous Thierry By Jake Crates • 3 min read
Barbie_web AUGUST ISSUE The success of Barbie is proof of a perfection-obsessed culture that still excludes Black women The world premiere of Black Barbie: A documentary was at SXSW in March of 2023, several months before the massive BARBIE movie takeover later that year in July. The documentary focused on the absence of color in the Barbie doll world and how several key women worked behind the scenes By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
digitaloasis_web Digital Oasis An intro to some of the best podcast shows on the planet Marriage and Money Podcast with Egypt & Mike If you’re on the lookout for a captivating podcast that combines laughter, practical advice, and thought-provoking discussions on marriage and money, then “The Marriage and Money Podcast” with Egypt By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
allison-heine_web AUGUST ISSUE Take a page out of Diddy & Yung Miami’s dating playbook this summer and ‘Act Bad’ Temperatures are blazing across the country, which means summer is here, rooftop pools are open, drop tops are down and sundresses are out. This time of year is quite possibly the best time to lock in with a new bae. Studies prove that people enjoy being “outside”, and it also By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
BADU2_web AUGUST ISSUE Seduced by the Magic of Erykah Badu After her audience is plied with a musical foreplay, Erykah Badu opens the Atlanta stop on the 25-city ‘Unfollow Me’ tour with a clear directive. “Atlanta! Unfollow Me! Cuz I’m lost too. We’re all trying to find our way. And You definitely can’t go where I’m By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
