

How Do We as Black Artists Restore Our Music Publishing Rights?
Getting publishing rights back is not only about money—it’s about sovereignty.

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Sep 7


What’s New with Arrested Development?
Arrested Development drops Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop—a powerful blend of boom-bap, soul & reflection. Still touring & uplifting hip-hop…

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Aug 20


The 5% Nation of Gods and Earths: Their Heavy Influence on Hip-Hop Music
The Five Percent Nation shaped hip-hop with self-knowledge, pride, and empowerment, influencing legends like Rakim and Wu-Tang Clan.

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Aug 19


From Local to Global: Expanding Your Music Promotion Reach
Breaking out of your city and reaching a worldwide audience isn’t just a dream anymore — it’s a necessity. In today’s digital world, artists

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Aug 16


Epidemic in the 757: Our Young Gods and Goddess Are Dying — How Do We Reach Them?
In the 757, we are losing far too many young Black men and women to the streets.

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Aug 11


From the N-Word to God & Goddess: Reprogramming Hip-Hop and Our Everyday Speech
Among Indigenous people, and communities of color more broadly, this word gets tossed around like punctuation—sometimes as a term of…

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Aug 10


Erykah Badu & The Alchemist Drop Their Long-Awaited Album – But First, a Live Premiere
Neo-soul icon Erykah Badu is making a grand return with her first full-length studio project since 2010’s New Amerykah, Pt. 2—and only her..

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Aug 9


Why BET Suspended the Hip Hop Awards
BET’s CEO Scott Mills confirmed on August 5, 2025, that both the BET Hip Hop Awards and the Soul Train Awards have been “suspended…

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Aug 6


Community Engagement Through Radio: Building Stronger Connections
In an age of fast-paced digital media and algorithm-driven content, one platform has quietly maintained its power to inform, inspire, and…

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Aug 6


The Evolution of Music Streaming Platforms: From MP3s to AI-Curated Playlists
The evolution of music streaming platforms is a story of constant adaptation. From illegal file sharing to AI-curated playlists and the…

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Aug 5


The Rise of Independent Producers Crafting the Future of Music
Independent producers are not just part of the culture—they are culture.

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Aug 5


The Power of Music in Healing and Wellness
We all have a story. We all carry wounds. But through music, we find a bridge between pain and peace, chaos and clarity. In the lyrics…

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Aug 5


The Rise of Independent Artists in the Music Industry
In an era where streaming platforms, social media, and direct-to-fan models have transformed the music industry, independent artists now…

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Aug 5


Gun Violence in Our Communities: What Will It Take to Break the Cycle?
Gunshots have become a soundtrack in too many neighborhoods—interrupting dinners, ending lives, and numbing generations to trauma…

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Aug 4


Quadir Lateef: Ruff Ryders’ Conscience, Voice of Change in Hip-Hop
As a devout Muslim, he transformed spiritual discipline and spoken word stage into a poetic arsenal—eventually becoming a name recognized…

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Aug 4


Dancehall & Reggae: Then & Now
From the sun-drenched hills of Jamaica to global airwaves, Reggae and Dancehall have shaped not just music—but culture, identity, and resist

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Aug 4


Where Is the Soul in R&B?
Once upon a time, R&B was more than a genre—it was a feeling. It was that slow burn on a rainy day, that late-night phone call, that…

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Aug 4


Cas Metah: The Voice Behind the Bars
Cas Metah represents the essence of grassroots hip-hop—longevity through consistency, impact through collaboration, and integrity through…

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Aug 4


Dee‑1 — Hipocritical Hop (2025): A Bold Challenge to Hip-Hop’s Moral Compass
Hipocritical Hop isn’t designed to dominate parties or playlists—it’s meant to redirect narratives. Dee‑1 wields rap as a tool for spiritual

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Aug 4


Ghostface Killah – Set the Tone (Guns & Roses): A Tale of Resurrection and Versatility
Ghostface keeps the momentum rolling. On August 22, 2025, he’s set to drop Supreme Clientele 2, the long-awaited sequel to his legendary…

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Aug 4