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Video: Kamasi Washington and Jenn Nkiru Debut 'Get Lit' Short Film
by Josh Sharpe - June 20, 2024 Kamasi Washington and artist and director Jenn Nkiru have debuted the short film for “Get Lit”, starring legendary musician Saul Williams, longtime bandmember Patrice Quinn and Washington himself, with appearances from funk icon George Clinton, Inglewood rapper D Smoke, Willow Smith, Raphael Saadiq,... 
HARRISON Shares New Single Featuring Nanna. B
by Michael Major - April 19, 2023 Harrison will release his self-produced third album Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees, demonstrating the evolution of the Toronto-based artist’s sound since releasing his first two JUNO-nominated albums, as well as his recent composition work on video games (Nintendo Switch’s LOUD) and commercial... 
Morgan James Releases 'Nobody's Fool' Album; Tour Underway
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023 Morgan James' new album features collaborators like Raphael Saadiq, Memphis saxophonist Lannie McMillan (Silk Sonic, Al Green), producers/songwriters Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello (Kelly Clarkson, Anastacia), songwriter and 3x GRAMMY nominee Ryan Shaw, and Doug Wamble, Morgan’s longtime musical... 
Marvel Shares MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR Soundtrack
by Michael Major - February 10, 2023 Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur digital soundtrack features songs from the first season including the theme song, 'Moon Girl Magic,' written and produced by executive music producer Raphael Saadiq and performed by series star Diamond White (voice of Lunella aka Moon Girl).... 
Morgan James to Release 'Nobody's Fool' Album in March
by Michael Major - February 10, 2023 The album is a 90s-style R&B album, which includes collaborations with Raphael Saadiq, Memphis saxophonist Lannie McMillan (Silk Sonic, Al Green), and producers/songwriters Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello (Kelly Clarkson, Anastacia) in addition to her husband and musical collaborator Doug Wamble,... 
Beyoncé Releases 'CUFF IT' Wetter Remix on Streaming Platforms
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 Beyoncé has shared the 'Wetter Remix' for her Grammy winning single 'CUFF IT.' On Sunday, the original track won Best R&B Song at the GRAMMYs. The new remix features work by Nile Rodgers, Honey Dijon, Brittany '@Chi_Coney' Coney, Beam, Raphael Saadiq, Denisia '@Blu June' Andrews, and more.... 
Watch: Oakstop Alliance Shares New Lyric Video For 'Just Because' Off ROYALTY SUMMIT Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 01, 2023 Oakland-based nonprofit Oakstop Alliance has returned with a brand-new visual for 'Just Because' from their new album 'Royalty Summit.' ... 
Oakstop Alliance Presents 'Royalty Summit' Album
by Michael Major - December 23, 2022 Oakland, California is an undeniable breeding ground for culture and talent. The city has spawned musical greats such as Kehlani, Raphael Saadiq, Kamaiyah, Fantastic Negrito and many others. Local artists have long expressed the desire to cultivate the musical scene to provide the creative resources... 
Fuze The MC, GAM, Tone Oliver, Honest In 10land, & Michael Sneed Connect On New Single 'Programmin''
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 05, 2022 Oakland-based nonprofit Oakstop Alliance is presenting 'Programmin',' the second single from their forthcoming compilation album Royalty Summit. 'Programmin'' is a soulful laidback Rap tune produced by Michael Sneed and featuring Fuze the MC, GAM, Tone Oliver, & Honest in 10land.... 
Oakstop Alliance Unveils Debut Single 'Just Because' Ft. Homeboy Sandman, Honest In 10land, & Tone Oliver
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 18, 2022 Oakland, CA nonprofit Oakstop Alliance has announced the upcoming Royalty Summit album. Through Oakstop's newly formed Oakland Resident initiative, the nonprofit and acclaimed emcee Homeboy Sandman have curated a 12-track album showcasing the city's emerging artists.... 
VIDEO: Joss Stone Releases 'What Christmas Means To Me' Music Video
by Michael Major - November 03, 2022 The video comes ahead of the singer's busy Holiday season as she gears up to promote her debut Christmas album Merry Christmas, Love which was released in September via S-Curve/Hollywood Records. The album is available on all streaming platforms and CD. Vinyl will be released on November 11th. ... 
Raphael Saadiq Tapped as Marvel's MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR Executive Music Producer
by Michael Major - July 05, 2022 Three-time GRAMMY Award® winner Raphael Saadiq has been named executive music producer for 'Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,' the highly anticipated animated series following 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette (aka Moon Girl) and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, as they protect New Yo... 
Charlotte Dos Santos Shares New Single 'Hello Hello'
by Michael Major - May 18, 2022 On “Hello Hello” Charlotte reflects back on a toxic relationship, recalling the good and the bad times over the phone in the form of a beautiful yet poignant song. Her mezmerizing vocals soar over an effortlessly dazzling production making it the perfect introduction to this new chapter for the arti... 
John Legend To Receive Global Impact Award At Recording Academy Honors
by Michael Major - March 28, 2022 The Recording Academy announced today 12-time GRAMMY-winning artist John Legend will be honored during Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective taking place in-person during GRAMMY Week. Legend will be receiving the first-ever Recording Academy Global Impact Award for his per... 
VIDEO: Charlotte Dos Santos Shares New Video & Single 'Patience'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2021 Produced by Charlotte and Josh Crocker (Kali Uchis, Celeste, Mabel), Charlotte’s tender, welcoming lyricism floats weightlessly above an enchanting groove. The track is accompanied by an equally mesmerizing video imbued with themes of self-love and care, directed by PRETTYBIRD’s Margot Bowman (SHYGI... 
Charlotte Dos Santos Releases New Single & Video 'Away From You'
by TV News Desk - July 06, 2021 “Away From You” is the first taste of new music from Charlotte since 2020’s critically acclaimed EP Harvest Time, which featured the breathtaking lead title track, playlisted at BBC 6music, and the sonically stunning single “Helio.”... 
Recording Academy's Black Music Collective & Amazon Music Announce Scholarship Recipients
by TV News Desk - June 30, 2021 A panel of the same name featured Founder of Black Music History Library Jenzia Burgos; two-time GRAMMY Award winner Patti LaBelle; NPR Reporter and Editor Sidney Madden; GRAMMY Award-winning, GRAMMY Legend Awards® and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Smokey Robinson; and GRAMMY Award-winning ar... 
Special Guests Scheduled to Appear at the 2021 IHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS Announced
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 25, 2021 The iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2020, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2021.... 
Glasses Malone Pays Tribute to Four Decades of West Coast Rap on '6 N' the Mornin''
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 07, 2021 The single follows his jaw-dropping “2Pac Must Die,” in which Glasses’ tells the story of Tupac Shakur’s death from the perspective of Compton Crip gang member Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, whom many believe shot and killed Tupac.... 
Andra Day Shines On Original Song 'Tigress & Tweed'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 26, 2021 “How much time do you want for your progress?” The late, great James Baldwin’s question to America remains unanswered. ... 
JoJo Announces 'December Baby Livestream Concert Special'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 07, 2020 This holiday season, the gifts keep coming from acclaimed singer and songwriter JoJo, who just announced the “December Baby Livestream Concert Special,” presented by No Cap, airing live from The Roxy on Friday, December 18th at 6pm PT.... 
Raphael Saadiq, Terence Blanchard Will Provide Music For GENIUS: ARETHA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 29, 2020 National Geographic, with Fox 21 Studios and Imagine Television Studios, announced today that Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated musician Raphael Saadiq has been tapped to serve as executive music producer on GENIUS: ARETHA. Saadiq is responsible for producing, arranging and recording ... 
John Legend Takes Over KCRW Airwaves for Special Christmas Guest DJ Set
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 19, 2019 Superstar John Legend dropped by KCRW to talk with KCRW DJ Eric J. Lawrence about his love for Christmas music. Legend's conversation and guest DJ set, during which he shares some of his favorite holiday tunes, airs Tuesday, December 24, at 10AM, on the station's flagship music program, Morning Beco... 
LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Confirms Fall Season At New York's Town Hall
by Tori Hartshorn - July 29, 2019 Live from Here with Chris Thile will kick off its fourth season on September 7 from its new broadcast home, New York's The Town Hall. The shows new dates include guest performances from Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend, The Lumineers, Raphael Saadiq,Trey Anastasio, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra... 
ONE Musicfest Reveals 10th Anniversary 2019 Lineup, Featuring Wu-Tang Clan, Pharrell and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 05, 2019 Celebrating 10 YEARS with its biggest, boldest, and best billing yet, ONE Musicfest unveils a blockbuster lineup for 2019.... |
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