Watch: Tmcthedon in "Butterflies" Jake Crates April 07, 2022 – 1 min read Share this post Tmcthedon_Butterflies_1 Share this post Written by Jake Crates Jake Crates, Music journalist and industry consultant focused on talent discovery, artist development, and cultural storytelling. Comments 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 Music Ella Mai Releases New Album Do You Still Love Me? Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Ella Mai returns with Do You Still Love Me?, her long-awaited third studio album, out now via 10 Summers Records in partnership with Interscope Records. Executive produced by Mustard, the project is a poised, emotionally candid statement that documents Mai’s continued evolution while reaffirming her place By Victor Flavius • 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 as Lamonte McLemore. As a founding member of the legendary vocal group The 5th Dimension and a prolific photographer for Jet Magazine, McLemore didn’t just witness the mid-century golden age of Black By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read Travel Walt Disney World Celebrated Black History Month in a Big Way, and Toya Johnson-Rushing Was at the Center of the Magic Toya Johnson-Rushing has long been a beloved staple in Black culture. Her down-home roots and rags to riches story, coupled with her humbled personality, makes you root for her to win. Whether she’s sharing her life on reality television, through Instagram spoofs alongside her husband Robert “Red” Rushing, or By Brenda Alexander • 5 min read Chart-Topping Singer Tanya Nolan Makes History as Galveston’s First Woman to Top the Charts in Three Genres Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and author Tanya Nolan continues to break barriers and redefine what it means to be a multi-talented powerhouse in music and business. Raised in Galveston, Texas, Nolan has achieved a historic milestone. She is the first woman from Galveston to top the Billboard charts across three genres, By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read Independent Artist Lasko Bills Just Dropped New Music With Newly Signed Roc Nation Artist & Super Bowl Weekend Performer LaRussell After a year of strategic silence, Atlanta-based independent artist Lasko Bills has officially returned — and he’s doing it on his own terms. Lasko has released his latest record featuring LaRussell, the Roc Nation–signed artist who has become one of the most talked-about independent success stories in hip-hop today. By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read 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 Culture Keke Palmer Gets UNCENSORED: Redefining Power, Privacy & Purpose – Airing March 5 at 8/7C Keke Palmer’s story is one of evolution. From her early days in Chicago to becoming a recognizable force in entertainment, she has navigated fame with a level of honesty that feels rare in today’s digital age. In her revealing conversation on Uncensored, Palmer offers more than reflection—she By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read Everyday Community The Marathon Becomes a Landmark: Slauson and Crenshaw Officially Renamed Nipsey Hussle Square South Los Angeles stood still in reverence earlier today as city officials, community leaders, family members, and supporters gathered at the iconic intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue to witness a historic moment: the official renaming of the corner to Nipsey Hussle Square. For many, this was more than By Kevin Nelson • 2 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
Music Ella Mai Releases New Album Do You Still Love Me? Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Ella Mai returns with Do You Still Love Me?, her long-awaited third studio album, out now via 10 Summers Records in partnership with Interscope Records. Executive produced by Mustard, the project is a poised, emotionally candid statement that documents Mai’s continued evolution while reaffirming her place By Victor Flavius • 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 as Lamonte McLemore. As a founding member of the legendary vocal group The 5th Dimension and a prolific photographer for Jet Magazine, McLemore didn’t just witness the mid-century golden age of Black By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read
Travel Walt Disney World Celebrated Black History Month in a Big Way, and Toya Johnson-Rushing Was at the Center of the Magic Toya Johnson-Rushing has long been a beloved staple in Black culture. Her down-home roots and rags to riches story, coupled with her humbled personality, makes you root for her to win. Whether she’s sharing her life on reality television, through Instagram spoofs alongside her husband Robert “Red” Rushing, or By Brenda Alexander • 5 min read
Chart-Topping Singer Tanya Nolan Makes History as Galveston’s First Woman to Top the Charts in Three Genres Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and author Tanya Nolan continues to break barriers and redefine what it means to be a multi-talented powerhouse in music and business. Raised in Galveston, Texas, Nolan has achieved a historic milestone. She is the first woman from Galveston to top the Billboard charts across three genres, By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read
Independent Artist Lasko Bills Just Dropped New Music With Newly Signed Roc Nation Artist & Super Bowl Weekend Performer LaRussell After a year of strategic silence, Atlanta-based independent artist Lasko Bills has officially returned — and he’s doing it on his own terms. Lasko has released his latest record featuring LaRussell, the Roc Nation–signed artist who has become one of the most talked-about independent success stories in hip-hop today. By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read
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
Culture Keke Palmer Gets UNCENSORED: Redefining Power, Privacy & Purpose – Airing March 5 at 8/7C Keke Palmer’s story is one of evolution. From her early days in Chicago to becoming a recognizable force in entertainment, she has navigated fame with a level of honesty that feels rare in today’s digital age. In her revealing conversation on Uncensored, Palmer offers more than reflection—she By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read
Everyday Community The Marathon Becomes a Landmark: Slauson and Crenshaw Officially Renamed Nipsey Hussle Square South Los Angeles stood still in reverence earlier today as city officials, community leaders, family members, and supporters gathered at the iconic intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue to witness a historic moment: the official renaming of the corner to Nipsey Hussle Square. For many, this was more than By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read