Hailing from South Bend, Indiana, October London has become a breakout name that connects with soulful resonance and poetic craftsmanship in the R&B world. With a voice that echoes emotions and lyrics that paint narratives, London stands as a distinctive…
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Shaft and Other Black Blaxploitation Movies We Love
The death of Richard Roundtree has rocked the film industry. He was a legendary actor who helped popularize the Blaxploitation genre thanks to his role in the 1971 film, Shaft. He was our first big-screen Black superhero. Read more…
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6 Songs About Being Lucky (or Unlucky) for Your St. Patrick’s Day Playlist
Saint Patrick’s Day, outside of its historical context, is commonly associated with obtaining luck. Aside from wearing green and following time-honored traditions, many take the opportunity to get together en masse and have a merry celebration in their green and…
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10 R&B Love Songs for All Your Romantic Feels
Love songs are part of the soundtracks of lives, from classic crooners of yesteryear to modern-day R&B vibes. We love romantic songs because they say all the words we need to express our emotions, which are crafted by some of…
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Hip-Hop Songs Named After Pop Stars
Rappers love pop stars. Continue reading…
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Get Into the Groove on New Year’s Eve With These 11 Tunes, According to A.I.M by Kyle Abraham Dance Company
Having a good New Year’s Eve party is all about what’s on the playlist. You want to have the right mix of hot new tunes, classic oldies and some Whitney Houston on rotation to get everyone on their feet. Pulling…
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Janis Hunter Gaye, Ex-Wife of Marvin Gaye, Has Passed Away at 66
Janis Hunter Gaye, the second wife of Motown legend Marvin Gaye, has passed away, reports Billboard. She was 66. Nona Gaye, her daughter confirmed her mother’s passing in an official statement. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my…
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‘We’re Coming for Our 40 Acres’: Daughter of Co-Writer of ‘Let’s Get It On’ Calls Out Singer Ed Sheeran, Record Labels as Copyright Suit Nears Trial
A lawsuit involving a song that is almost synonymous with legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye is heading to court — this time with pop star Ed Sheeran. The “Shape of You” singer was accused of ripping off Gaye’s hit record “Let’s Get It…
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