Music Ella Mai Releases New Album Do You Still Love Me? Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriterĀ Ella MaiĀ returns withĀ Do You Still Love Me?, her long-awaited third studio album, out now viaĀ 10 Summers RecordsĀ in partnership withĀ Interscope Records. Executive produced byĀ Mustard, the project is a poised, emotionally candid statement that documents Maiās continued evolution while reaffirming her place By Victor Flavius ā¢ 2 min read
Music The Man Who Captured the Stars and Sang Among Them: A Tribute to Lamonte McLemore The world knows many "double threats," but few inhabited two distinct creative universes as masterfully asĀ Lamonte McLemore. As a founding member of the legendary vocal groupĀ The 5th DimensionĀ and a prolific photographer forĀ Jet Magazine, McLemore didnāt just witness the mid-century golden age of Black By Kevin Nelson ā¢ 2 min read
Music Pusha T, Malice & Pharrellās Grammys 2026 Performance Is a Masterclass in Control The Grammy Awards have long struggled to balance legacy, relevance, and spectacle. This year, the performance byĀ Pusha T,Ā MaliceĀ (formerly No Malice), andĀ Pharrell Williamsācollectively evoking the gravity of their Clipse eraāachieved that balance with striking clarity. It was, simply put, a masterclass in control. The staging By Victor Flavius ā¢ 2 min read
Music JIVE Records Returns: RCA Taps UnitedMasters Alums to Lead Label Relaunch In a major move for the music industry,Ā RCA RecordsĀ has officially revived the legendaryĀ JIVE RecordsĀ as an independent, frontline label. Stepping in to lead the charge are co-PresidentsĀ Mike WeissĀ andĀ David Melhado, both of whom join the label following successful tenures at UnitedMasters. A Storied Legacy Returns By Kevin Nelson ā¢ 2 min read
Music Marc Anthony, Carlos Vives, MarĆa Becerra Join Growing Performer Roster for Premio Lo Nuestro 2026 TelevisaUnivisionĀ continues to raise the stakes for Latin musicās most visible awards platform, unveiling a new wave of performers set to take the stage atĀ Premio Lo NuestroĀ 2026. With its 38th edition, the long-running ceremony once again positions itself as both a celebration of legacy and a showcase By Victor Flavius ā¢ 3 min read
Music Bad Bunny Turned His Grammy Moment Into A Cultural Message of Love The Grammy Awards often reward success. Rarely do they rewardĀ clarity. Bad Bunny delivered both. BornĀ Benito Antonio MartĆnez Ocasio, the Puerto Rican superstar took the Grammy stage to accept one of the nightās top honors ā adding to a career that has already seen him recognized by the Recording By Victor Flavius ā¢ 3 min read
Music Honoring Riccardo Bray: The Unsung Guitar Force Behind Zappās Enduring Funk The music community is reflecting on the legacy of Riccardo Bray, whose recent passing marks the end of an era for fans of funk and soul. While not an original member of Zapp, Bray became a cornerstone of the bandās live performances for many years, earning respect as a By Kevin Nelson ā¢ 2 min read
Music Mike Will Made-It vs. Hit-Boy: Verzuz, Legacy, and the Weight of a Catalog The latest Verzuz wasnāt just a producer battleāit was a masterclass in modern hip-hop history. Squaring off were two of the most influential architects of the last 15 years:Ā Mike Will Made-ItĀ andĀ Hit-Boy. Before the first record dropped, Verzuz foundersĀ Swizz BeatzĀ andĀ TimbalandĀ set the tone, By Victor Flavius ā¢ 3 min read
Music Storyteller in Motion: How Lee Is Reviving Authentic Hip-Hop From The World Of An Independent Artist n a musical era where trends move fast and authenticity is often blurred by algorithms, Lee stands out as a voice rooted in truth. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, and now building his name in Charlotte, North Carolina, the independent artist blends Midwestern storytelling with southern flavor to craft By King Oāmuni Lens ā¢ 4 min read
Music LL Lil: The Rising Voice of Virginia Turning Trauma Into Art LL Lil isnāt just another melodic rapper entering the scene ā heās an artist shaped by pressure, sharpened by life, and driven by the belief that his story deserves a global stage. With his upcoming project Trauma on the way, heās stepping into a new chapter that blends By King Oāmuni Lens ā¢ 3 min read
IMG_0731 Music Alvin Garrett: Crafting a Renaissance of Love in R&B When Alvin Garrett speaks about music, his words flow with the same warmth and soul that fill his songsāunhurried, intentional, and rooted in love. The Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, and artist has carved out a rare lane in todayās musical landscape: one that centers emotional honesty, human connection, and By Datrick Davis ā¢ 3 min read
unnamed (5) Music Aklesso Dives Deep In New LP, 'Still Lonely' After a three-city string of private listening events and insightful new interview with Sway In The Morning, Miamiās own Aklesso unveils his deeply personal album Still Lonely, released via Rodney Jerkinsā Alienz Alive. A follow-up to his praised 2024 album Lonely, the project solidifies him as one of Hip-Hopā By Jake Crates ā¢ 1 min read
