The Meteoric Rise of Brent Faiyaz
From relative unknown to R&B underdog, the rapper turned singer Brent Faiyaz has everyone watching. Join us as we explore his career up until this point.
Let’s Stop Comparing New Artists to Musicians of the Past
Christopher K gives us an air-tight analysis of why we shouldn’t compare current artists to ones prior.
Jim Legxacy Returns with His Electrifying New Single ‘4LeafClover’
The famed underground titan Jim Legxacy wows us with his long-awaited follow-up to his acclaimed 2019 EP.
Studying Frank Ocean's Nostalgia, Ultra and His Comeup
Find out how Frank Ocean went from an introverted songwriter to the most in-demand artist of the century.
What Does DJ Khaled Actually Do?
To the untrained eye, DJ Khaled is an under-qualified hype man. In actuality, he's the secret ingredient behind some of the biggest rap songs of the past decade.
Jhené Aiko’s Evolution From Working with B2K to R&B Superstardom
From her start in music in the early 2000s to her dominance over modern R&B, this is Jhené Aiko's story.
Why Aaliyah Was So Important to the Development of Modern R&B
Remembering Aaliyah's impact on pop culture and how she helped shape the sound of modern R&B.
Why Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and TLC Were Powerful Feminist Icons in the Music Industry
Reflecting on Left Eye and TLC's boundary-breaking impact on pop culture.
How The Neptunes Redefined Cool with Both Music and Fashion
From skateboarding and fronting their own rock band to producing some of the biggest songs of the past two decades, this is the story of The Neptunes.
How Sade Have Crafted Timeless Albums for Over Three Decades
Sade has been making music since the 80s and it’s aged like fine wine, what’s their secret?
The Artistic Development of Childish Gambino
Whether it's acting, singing or rapping, Childish Gambino can do it all. We're examining how he's developed over the years.
How Jennifer Lopez Shamelessly Steals from Black Artists
Song after song, find out how J-Lo manipulated her way to the top of the music charts.
Why Lauryn Hill Virtually Disappeared at The Height of Her Popularity
From being a music A-lister to going into self-imposed exile, this is the story of Lauryn Hill.