New Baltimore: Murder Down, Ravens Up And A $50 Million Grant
A new horizon is making its way over the city of Baltimore, one that’s rich in community development, hopeful in the advancement of hometown athletics and by the grace of God experiencing its lowest homicide rate in 50 years for the first half of 2025. Of course, that elevated purview in particular is being credited […]
Timbaland Starting An AI Record Label Is Bad For The Music Business
Source: Prince Williams / Getty At his best, one of the things that made Timbaland’s music so great was the way it oozed personality. Even now in 2025, his beats from the 90s and 2000s still sound ahead of their time. Splicing baby coos, Godzilla shrieks, and mouth-made percussion into his creations made for some […]
The Boy Is Still Ours: Brandy And Monica Gave Us Hope When America Couldn’t
Source: Courtesy of Tre Media / Tre Media At a time when Black millennials are watching every version of the “American Dream” fall apart, Brandy and Monica announcing their first-ever tour isn’t just an iconic moment in music; it’s a powerful reminder that some things we thought were lost can still come back to us, […]
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Reclaimed the Narrative for Black Culture
Source: Focus On Sport / Getty It’s been a year since Kendrick Lamar dropped the diss heard ’round the world and reminded folks that everyone is ”Not Like Us.” While the cultural aftershocks are still shaking the industry, what started as a lyrical boxing match with Drake quickly became something much bigger: a declaration of […]
Songwriters Hall of Fame: N.W.A, Janet Jackson Among Class of 2025 Nominees
Every year, the Songwriters Hall of Fame honors songwriters across genres who have made significant contributions to the cultural fabric of music, recognizing their creativity, impact, and influence on the industry. This year’s nominees reflect a diverse blend of styles and eras—from pop and rock to hip-hop, country, and R&B—underscoring the evolution and breadth of […]
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Reclaimed the Narrative for Black Culture
Source: Focus On Sport / Getty It’s been a year since Kendrick Lamar dropped the diss heard ’round the world and reminded folks that everyone is ”Not Like Us.” While the cultural aftershocks are still shaking the industry, what started as a lyrical boxing match with Drake quickly became something much bigger: a declaration of […]