Welcome to this captivating YouTube Short, where we celebrate the legendary South African group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo! Known for their rich harmonies and vibrant performances, this iconic ensemble has made an indelible mark on the world music scene. In this video, we’ll explore their incredible journey, from humble beginnings to becoming the only African act […]
Producer, singer and songwriter Leon Thomas is hotter than ever, and his critically acclaimed collaborations with artists including SZA and Ariana Grande have definitely made their mark on music. Though some may think he’s an overnight sensation, Thomas’ roots in the entertainment industry run deep. Here are five facts most don’t know about the Grammy […]
She thanked her family and gave a special shoutout to her brother, who attended the ceremony as her date. As People reports, the Bronx-bred musician, who started gaining recognition in college, went viral on TikTok in 2020 and released her latest album in 2022. That album, Linger Awhile, was also nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album, and […]
During the tribute, hip-hop artists from the ’80s, ’90s, 2000s, and 2020s came together to give a 10 minute-performance of songs that shaped the hip-hop culture. The performance included performances from hip-hop’s best of the past, present and future, including: Big Boi, Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star, De La Soul, DJ Drama, DJ Jazzy Jeff, […]
Michael Jackson and Prince, in terms of pop, the two practically defined the era and irrevocably altered the course of modern music. But with such dominant forces comes a bit of friction. There was definitely a bit of a “there can only be one” dynamic between the two. As you will soon find out, it […]
Chatting it up with LeBron James, Bad Bunny and several other big-name celebrities on the season premiere of The Shop: Uninterrupted, Jay-Z reflected on the time he boycotted the Grammys. The topic came up when Jay-Z was asked to talk about the legacy of DMX, TMZ reported. “The first time I boycotted the Grammys was for him,” the […]
Rapper Cardi B urged music fans to focus on the Black, independent artists that are being represented as the Recording Academy works to honor its commitment to diversity. In a tweet on Saturday, the rapper offered her endorsement of “the small black artist that got nominated that got overshadowed,” proclaiming, “It’s their moment finally !” […]
The Grammy Awards were a success for Megan Thee Stallion, who made the most of her first trip to the vaunted ceremony on Sunday afternoon and left with three trophies, according to Billboard and USA Today. The beloved 26-year-old rap star secured Grammys for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song from her hit “Savage […]
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating some of #TheMostSearched moments and individuals in America. To find them, we used U.S.-based Google Trends Data to identify Black American achievements that were searched more than any others between January 1, 2004 – when U.S. Search Data first became available – and July 1, 2019. Here’s to the […]