Watch: RNA Keyy in "Twisted" Jake Crates February 06, 2022 โ 1 min read Share this post IMG_1501 Share this post Written by Jake Crates Jake Crates, Music journalist and industry consultant focused on talent discovery, artist development, and cultural storytelling. Comments Everyday Community 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 โ the worship collective of Atlanta's 2819 Church โ to its roster. The announcement was made during the church's Good By Victor Flavius โข 1 min read Music 1K Pson Commands the Atmosphere with โGet Up Off Meโ โ A Bold Declaration of Faith Over Fear Faith-driven hip-hop continues to evolve, andย 1K Psonย is proving heโs one of the cultureโs most fearless voices. His latest release,ย โGet Up Off Me,โย is more than just a record โ itโs a spiritual stance, a war cry, and a bold reminder of authority over opposition. Built By King Oโmuni Lens โข 3 min read Music R&B Royalty Returns: Rodney Poe Delivers "Love, Sweat & Tears" Move over, Valentineโs DayโMilwaukeeโs 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 โข 2 min read Culture Joi-Lin Hunt, Your Business Bestie, Redefines the Level Up When I sat down with Joi Hunt, what stood outย immediately wasnโt her success as a multimillionaire helping entrepreneurs structure and scale their businesses. Nor was it her beauty, poise and charisma although she possesses all of that. What resonated with me immediately was her honestly and authenticity in By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 3 min read Wealth Terrica Lynn Smithโs Masterclass on Ownership: Why Owning Is the Ultimate Power Move Talking with Terrica Lynn Smith about her journey to success ended up feeling more like a master class than interview. With more than 1,000 properties and a portfolio exceeding $60 million, Terrica has built what most would consider an empire. But she didnโt lead our conversation from that By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 3 min read Culture Queen Beyโs Triple Crown Signal: Negro League Roots, Derby Legacy, and the Clues Pointing to a Pre-Juneteenth Return Beyoncรฉ doesnโt just release music, she restores memory, and if youโve been paying attention, something is already in motion. Thereโs a certain kind of excitement building around her right now, the kind that doesnโt come from announcements, but from energy. You feel it in the return By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 4 min read Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson What Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompsonโs Breakup Reveals About How Black Men and Women See Love Differently โKlay smart. Bag Meg to get more hoes then when you tired of Meg, just cheat so she can break up with you. ๐ Very well played." That was comedian Lil Duvalโs take. Quick, matter-of-fact, and to a lot of men, completely rational. Across the timeline, a very different By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 5 min read 20 Years Later, Michael Jackson Remains #1 Proving He Mastered โThe Secretโ Before The Rhonda Byrne Ever Put It In A Book Reading a colleagues piece about the Michael biopic, introduced me to Michael Jacksonโs handwritten notes detailing his plan for his project after 'Off the Wall'. The personal manifesto affected me much more than I expected, almost like by reading these very public but very personal letters allowed By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 5 min read The Black Effect Podcast Festival Was A Reminder That Black Media Is Not Losing Our Voice, Weโre Rebuilding And Restructuring It I didnโt walk into the Black Effectย Podcast Festival this weekend expecting to feel anything beyond a good time. I came as a podcaster seeking information, not as media, not with a checklist, just to take it all in. But somewhere between the first panel and the last conversation, By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 4 min read
Everyday Community 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 โ the worship collective of Atlanta's 2819 Church โ to its roster. The announcement was made during the church's Good By Victor Flavius โข 1 min read
Music 1K Pson Commands the Atmosphere with โGet Up Off Meโ โ A Bold Declaration of Faith Over Fear Faith-driven hip-hop continues to evolve, andย 1K Psonย is proving heโs one of the cultureโs most fearless voices. His latest release,ย โGet Up Off Me,โย is more than just a record โ itโs a spiritual stance, a war cry, and a bold reminder of authority over opposition. Built By King Oโmuni Lens โข 3 min read
Music R&B Royalty Returns: Rodney Poe Delivers "Love, Sweat & Tears" Move over, Valentineโs DayโMilwaukeeโs 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 โข 2 min read
Culture Joi-Lin Hunt, Your Business Bestie, Redefines the Level Up When I sat down with Joi Hunt, what stood outย immediately wasnโt her success as a multimillionaire helping entrepreneurs structure and scale their businesses. Nor was it her beauty, poise and charisma although she possesses all of that. What resonated with me immediately was her honestly and authenticity in By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 3 min read
Wealth Terrica Lynn Smithโs Masterclass on Ownership: Why Owning Is the Ultimate Power Move Talking with Terrica Lynn Smith about her journey to success ended up feeling more like a master class than interview. With more than 1,000 properties and a portfolio exceeding $60 million, Terrica has built what most would consider an empire. But she didnโt lead our conversation from that By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 3 min read
Culture Queen Beyโs Triple Crown Signal: Negro League Roots, Derby Legacy, and the Clues Pointing to a Pre-Juneteenth Return Beyoncรฉ doesnโt just release music, she restores memory, and if youโve been paying attention, something is already in motion. Thereโs a certain kind of excitement building around her right now, the kind that doesnโt come from announcements, but from energy. You feel it in the return By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 4 min read
Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson What Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompsonโs Breakup Reveals About How Black Men and Women See Love Differently โKlay smart. Bag Meg to get more hoes then when you tired of Meg, just cheat so she can break up with you. ๐ Very well played." That was comedian Lil Duvalโs take. Quick, matter-of-fact, and to a lot of men, completely rational. Across the timeline, a very different By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 5 min read
20 Years Later, Michael Jackson Remains #1 Proving He Mastered โThe Secretโ Before The Rhonda Byrne Ever Put It In A Book Reading a colleagues piece about the Michael biopic, introduced me to Michael Jacksonโs handwritten notes detailing his plan for his project after 'Off the Wall'. The personal manifesto affected me much more than I expected, almost like by reading these very public but very personal letters allowed By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 5 min read
The Black Effect Podcast Festival Was A Reminder That Black Media Is Not Losing Our Voice, Weโre Rebuilding And Restructuring It I didnโt walk into the Black Effectย Podcast Festival this weekend expecting to feel anything beyond a good time. I came as a podcaster seeking information, not as media, not with a checklist, just to take it all in. But somewhere between the first panel and the last conversation, By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 4 min read
