Music
Timed perfectly for Women's History Month, SZA steps into her role as VANS Artistic Director by modeling the "Off The Wall" spring campaign.
Women play a major role in the music we love and listen to today, and these 10 pioneering sisters across genres deserve their flowers.
Jabari Johnson on New Music, Fatherhood, and Unstoppable Praise Gospel artist Jabari Johnson is riding a wave of inspiration, and he’s bringing everyone along with him. The singer, songwriter, and guitarist recently joined Melissa Wade on The Light 103.9 to discuss his powerful new single, “Can’t Stop,” the joys of fatherhood, and exciting new beginnings. […]
With the recent success of rising rock band The Paradox, we looked back at the Black pioneers of alternative music who helped pave the way.
Miles Caton and legend Buddy Guy collaborate on a new "Tiny Desk" episode. In "Sinners" Caton plays the young version of Guy's character.
DJ Moma is stepping from behind the decks and into a more personal spotlight with Jozi Love Affair. Long known as a quiet architect of global sound, the New York-based DJ and cultural curator has built his reputation on bridging worlds, and he’s telling OkayPlayer all about it. As co-founder of the influential day party […]
The hits made them stars, but the deep cuts made us fans! See if you know any of these "B-Side Bangers" by Erykah Badu.
OJ Da Juiceman's grassroots journey from Zone 6 to Atlanta trap icon, with insights on Brick Squad and staying true to his community
Fun fact: Since the RRHOF inducted its first batch of artists in 1986, every single group of inductees has included non-rock artists.
Durand Bernarr reached a career milestone after winning his first Grammy Award, bringing national recognition back home to Cleveland. The win capped a journey defined by persistence, independence, and creative control. Bernarr earned the honor for his project BLOOM, taking home the award for Best Progressive R&B Album. The Grammy marked his first official win […]
Jadakiss may have just added fuel to the J. Cole hype train. During a recent podcast conversation with Fat Joe, Jadakiss suggested Cole has more than one project coming. According to Kiss, Cole plans to release a mixtape in addition to his long-awaited album The Fall Off. The comment caught fans off guard, especially with […]
Following her magnetic debut, Jill Scott (@missjillscott) explains the heart behind ‘Don’t Play’, and how it’s written as a guide for anyone missing the mark on love and the energy it takes to truly care for someone. Scott starts the performance with her sensual voice, whispering “Don’t play with it”, followed by instructions not to […]