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Tribute: James Mtume went from jazz virtuoso and activist to “sophistifunk” creator who made hits for some of the most tragic figures in Black music history
(January 19, 2022). He couldn’t have predicted this fate at the time, but legendary soul/funk producer James Mtume, who got his start in jazz, would eventually write for, produce, or…
2022 “Rap-port card”: Here’s what Kool Moe Dee’s grading system might look like for today’s rappers (from best to worst). Do you agree?
(January 14, 2022). You knew it would happen. After a couple of rap “report cards” from 1980s hip-hop pioneer Kool Moe Dee went viral last weekend, it was only a…
Sidney Poitier and his iconic films’ No. 1 hits kicked off the rock and roll era, and helped him make history…
(January 9, 2022). That Sidney Poitier was considered a true American hero is an understatement beyond measure. He was a giant among giants who took on his acting roles with…
When it comes to actual album sales (excluding streaming), women and vinyl dominate!
(January 7, 2022). It’s likely a surprise to no one that Adele and Taylor Swift are among the top-selling artists of the current millennium in any format, whether it’s streaming,…
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The deeper meaning (assuming there is one) behind the first high-profile rap release of 2022: Antonio Brown’s “Pit Not The Palace”
(January 4, 2022). And we thought a Kanye West new project rollout was about as crazy-hyped as one could get. Ye’s months-long, pre-release promotion of his album Donda in 2021–complete…