Music

We get it — the Grammys definitely have a sketchy history when it comes to honoring people of color. But this year’s show is the most diverse it’s been in a while, and besides supporting our people, here are six other reasons to watch the 2018 Grammy Awards on Sunday. Hit the flip. It’s in […]

When you think of Soul music, one of the first names that come to mind is Anita Baker — hence the title “Queen Of Soul”. https://twitter.com/eb4prez/status/956875629881905152 Although the Internet generation often shows their ignorance of any music before Youtube, don’t sleep on them. Good music transcends all decades and generations.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=902cpL-iPYE   In honor […]

Back in 2011, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga were nominated for a Grammy, Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for their song “Telephone,” to be exact. They didn’t win, but it was a collab we won’t ever forget. Let’s take a trip down memory lane… video up top.

Today Alicia Keys turns 37 and the singer continues to give us tunes to inspire our daily life. From power ballads like “If I Ain’t Got You” to bangers like “In Common,” Alicia has definitely dropped music to set the mood and spark imagination. Tons of dancers have certainly been inspired and to celebrate Ms. […]

It’s been over 30 years since LL Cool J dropped his iconic song “I Need Love.” Since then, you might hear a romantic rap track every now and then, but it can be few and far between. Rapper Leek Jack definitely has love on the mind with his Instagram freestyles courting that special someone. His clips have […]

Everyone meet Darryl Sharp Jr. https://www.instagram.com/p/9SPlkjPe8c/?taken-by=darrylthesharp   He’s a Virginia raised, L.A. based designer who’s putting his own spin on pop culture. His most eye-popping work involves the animation of famous album covers. https://www.instagram.com/p/BePIPRsFUb3/?taken-by=darrylthesharp   Along with this, he’s even made funny short videos about Kanye West and Kim Kardashian for Funny or Die. Swipe […]

Youtube singer Desmond Dennis got two call backs to be in BET’s New Edition biopic last before getting the call back that he didn’t make. https://twitter.com/TheLaunchMag/status/956133312443158529 In honor of the now classic film’s one-year anniversary, check out this unbelievable mashup cover by Dennis.  Nailed it.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daEdWyxQNqY

In a brand new interview with GQ, SZA explains the process behind her song “Supermodel,” the first track on her critically acclaimed album CTRL. After finally finishing the song and working on completing the album’s tracklist with TDE, she explains that her label mate Kendrick Lamar told her some advice that she wasn’t super happy with. […]

Can you match these classic bars to the rapper who spit them?

Per usual, the alternative R&B rising star has us hooked.

The days of Country music being America’s favorite genre are officially over. Even rural fellers are riding the trap wave these days. Country music singer, Ben Hoffman, created an alter-ego just to get his hip hop fix. Meet Wheeler Walker Jr. — Hoffman’s comedic alter ego known for his unconventional, funny and sometimes obscene content. […]