Let's Talk About Laila!
At just 18, the Brooklyn singer proves her prodigy status with her self-produced debut album that captures the chaos, joy, and heartbreak of adolescence.
Album Review: Leon Thomas' 'Mutt'
Guiding us through a rich auditory landscape, the red-braided renegade explores the complexities of relationships in today's world across 14 meticulously crafted R&B tracks.
Keep it Playa: Immortalising the Legacy of Static Major
Remembering the Louisville Legend.
Unpacking the Artistic Evolution of Victoria Monét: From Unsung Talent to Grammy Glory
After a watershed performance at the 2024 BET Awards, the singer-songwriter extraordinaire unofficially caps off her 'Jaguar II' era in a fiery blaze. Let's take a look back and explore how we got here…
EP Review: Victoria Jane's 'Demos, Vol. 2'
The Manchester soul provider returns with another batch of quality demos.
Revival to Repetition: The Struggle for Originality in a Nostalgia-Driven Music Scene
Unpacking the mythology behind musical nostalgia and what originality means in the Black creative field.
Live & Alive: Bellah @ The Lower Third
The North London-based vocalist puts her star power on full display for her first headline gig.
Is R&B Dead?
We drop our two cents into the age-old debate surrounding the current R&B landscape—examining the genre from a British and American standpoint.
Jayd Ink's 'Catching Red Lights' EP is R&B BLISS
The Toronto-based R&B vocalist delivers soulful retro soundscapes.
Underground Heat: Mya K Shares Len-Assisted Remix For Her Single “Favourite”
The latest track from South London’s flagship trap-R&B star.
A Brief History Lesson on J Dilla
Looking back at the legendary Motor City beatmaker and pioneer.
‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ is a True Creative’s Vision Fully Realised
Reviewing the LA native’s latest project.
A Glance at Jorja Smith’s Artistry
Exploring Jorja Smith's sonic range and her eclectic set of influences.
Pressures From Online Classes
A brief look at how students can manage COVID-19 and their studies.
Album Review: Jim Legxacy’s ‘BTO!’
Last year, Jim Legxacy blessed the underground music circuit with his Dynasty Program. Find out how Legxacy has progressed artistically going into his sophomore project BTO!
A Look Back at Nelly’s Style and Wardrobe
Nelly was undoubtfully one of the biggest rap stars of the 2000s. One aspect of his impact that is understated was Nelly's prevailing influence on black fashion.
How The Cheetah Girls Diversified the Representation of Young Women of Colour In the Media
The Whitney Houston produced multimedia franchise was more than just entertainment for a generation of kids. Find out why the series resonated with so many people of colour worldwide.
Should We Listen to Sad Music When We’re Not Sad?
Chris K is back for another timely think-piece on whether we should listen to sad or emotive music when we feel happy.