Black Music Month

Don't tell Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter that she can't do something, because she will turn around and make a mockery of it all while uplifting others to ascend into their own success

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is an institution created to honor the titans of rock music and artists who have shaped the cultural landscape. As music evolves and hip-hop emerges as a leading genre influencing music worldwide, we’ve seen a notable increase in the induction of Black artists from hip-hop into the Rock Hall.

In honor of Black Music Month, we take a look at a few of the producers that have shaped music and formed the soundtrack of our lives.

From his public battle with Warner Bros. to working with (and against) the internet, Prince has changed the way artists look at the music industry.

To celebrate the icon's 46th birthday, we put together a gallery of some of our favorite photos of him over the years.

Black Music Month, celebrated in June, honors the profound influence of African American musicians on the global music landscape. R&B (Rhythm and Blues) has been a cornerstone of Black music, evolving from the blues and jazz traditions of the early 20th century. R&B emerged in the 1940s and has continuously shaped popular music with its […]

Black music artists have played a significant role in the film world for decades. We compiled a list of the 40 best film performances from Black artists.

Kierra Sheard joins the list of musically inclined black women for the NPR's Tiny Desk series in recognition of Black Music Month.

While having an intricate journey, Black Music broke barriers in order to be heard and bring such value to the art form.

June is Black Music Month and NPR has announced an iconic lineup to be featured on Tiny Desk this month.

A few of our favorite album sequels in Black music history, plus 5 that we're holding out hope on.

The legendary Notorious B.I.G also known as Biggie or Biggie Smalls, was one of the most important rappers of hip hop history. Although he tragically was assassinated in 1997, his impact on the rap community stil affects us today. 30 years ago, Biggie released Party and Bullshit which was a hit and still is to […]