Pop Culture
Ode to Victory Lap: From Sisqo to Cardi B, 6 Artists Who Became Grammy Nominated From Their Debut Album
Ode to Victory Lap, 6 artists who received Grammy nominations from their debut albums.
Creatives
The Evolution of Rap Monikers: From Lil to Baby
If you take a cursory glance at rappers names, you’ll find those using nicknames given to them by their parents, like Lil Peep, or those using their birth names, like Kanye West. A new pattern that will quickly emerge is Read more…
Creatives
Navigating The Shadows of A Songwriting Career in The World of Hip Hop
Since the beginning of music, artists have written songs for other artists. Back in 2015, Meek Mill’s feud with Drake pulled ghostwriters into hip-hop’s center stage. As the story goes, Meek accused Drake of using a ghostwriter by the name Read more…
Business
Beyonce and Adidas Is The Athleisure Collaboration We’ve Been Waiting For
Beyonce’s Kicks Are Bey-ing Launched by Adidas While the Bey Hive is anxiously awaiting the relaunch of Bey’s athleisure line Ivy Park, they can rest assured in one fact, that it’ll be launched by Adidas. It was reported in early Read more…
Business
Sock It to Me: Artists with Sneaker Collections
As brands continue to battle for dominance they continue to recruit pop culture’s biggest stars into their marketing plans. Some special artists even get the honor of brandishing their own line. We’ve seen it with Rihanna and her immensely popular Read more…
Business
Pandora Stories Combines Playlists and Podcasts For A Unique Listening Experience
It’s like playlists and podcasts had a baby! In today’s digital age, tech companies are constantly looking for the best means to interact with one another while fostering meaningful connections. Social media has allowed us to share memorable moments with Read more…
Business
John Singleton: Showing Black Male Vulnerability Through Film
On April 28, 2019, the world lost Academy Award-nominated director and South Central, Los Angeles native, John Singleton. Singleton was an expert at depicting the nuance of Black life. He labored to show that Black people, specifically Black Men, are Read more…
Career
How Music Supervisor Gabe Hilfer Creates Historical Moments for Black-ish, Venom, and Crazy Rich Asians
Music supervisor, Gabe Hilfer commands one of the most aspirational jobs in television. Beginning his career as a college DJ at the University of Michigan, Hilfer’s transition into artist management at BMG Entertainment eventually led to him landing a role Read more…
Business
Mogul Come Up: Entrepreneur Heather Lowery on Prince, Cardi B and Her Road to Success
Negotiating contracts, strategizing marketing for festivals, managing stage production, and coordinating with artists at events is all part and parcel of the role of Live Nation Urban’s Vice President of Talent & Touring, Heather Lowery The New Castle, Delaware native Read more…
Business
Country Music Has A History of Erasing Black Artists From The Conversation
Lil Nas X proves Black artists and Country music are not mutually exclusive. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, by now you’ve heard the viral Country-Trap hit “Old Town Road (Remix)” by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. Read more…