Frank Ocean’s Blond is Number One…But Was It Worth The Wait?
Some artists can release one album and have that project become so popular – and be so good – that it leaves fans clamoring for its follow-up. That first album…
Nile & ‘Nard – Too Chic For The Rock Hall?
(Editor’s Note: There’s a special countdown of the 40 Greatest Songs of the Chic Organization at the end of this article.) What took me so long to do this? Better…
Where Are This Generation’s Protest Songs (and Artists)?
Although in his July 12 speech at the memorial for the five recently slain Dallas police officers, President Barack Obama offered a glimmer of hope to a nation still reeling…
The 2016 BET Awards…There’s No Doubt Who and What This Year’s Show Was For
If there was any doubt about the target audience or message of BET’s annual celebration of excellence in African-American culture and entertainment, the 2016 version may have erased that forever.…
Beyoncé Knowles…Not a “Singles” Lady Anymore?
Will Beyoncé ever hit number one on the pop singles chart again? I’m not talking albums – every one of her six albums have not only reached number one, but…