About Matthew Allen

Matthew Allen is a Brooklyn-based TV producer, director and award-winning music journalist. He’s interviewed the likes of Quincy Jones, Jill Scott, Smokey Robinson and more for publications such as Ebony, Jet, The Root, Village Voice, Wax Poetics, Revive Music and Soulhead. His video work can be seen on PBS/All Arts, Brooklyn Free Speech TV and BRIC TV.

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Sounds of Blackness thegrio.com
February 22, 2022
Members of Sounds of Blackness speak with theGrio about their NAACP Image Award nominated single, 'Time for Reparations.'
February 18, 2022
The new Starz documentary, 'Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back' follows the life of the Tony-nominated dancer/actor
Beenie Man thegrio.com
February 18, 2022
TheGrio breaks down how hip-hop culture and the Verzuz series were heavily influenced by the sound clash, originating from 1950s…
NMAAHC thegrio.com
February 17, 2022
theGrio talks about the National Museum of African American History and Culture and how it demands multiple visits for maximum…
Oscar Peterson thegrio.com
February 17, 2022
The new Oscar Peterson documentary on Hulu shows the far-reaching importance, and the toil, of being a legendary jazz pianist.
Quincy Jones theGrio.com
February 16, 2022
theGrio compiled its list of the 10 best Black music producers in history, excluding Quincy Jones, but only because he's…
Mary J. Blige thegrio.com
February 16, 2022
Mary J. Blige's new album, 'Good Morning, Gorgeous,' finds the 51-year-old R&B singer embracing her body and spirit.
Los Angeles Lakers v Houston Rockets
February 15, 2022
Simone Biles announced her engagement to Jonathan Owens and posted photographs of the proposal to her social media accounts.
Jhene Aiko Mickey Guyton thegrio.com
February 14, 2022
NBC mixes up Mickey Guyton and Jhene Aiko names during Super Bowl, putting up Aiko's name with Guyton's face.
Lord of the Rings thegrio.com
February 11, 2022
First looks at Prime Video series ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ have been revealed and ignited a…
Mary J. Blige Album Release Party For "Good Morning Gorgeous"
February 11, 2022
Nine-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Mary J. Blige released her 15th studio album, 'Good Morning, Gorgeous.'
February 11, 2022
Madame Tussauds London has revealed the wax figure of Emmy-winning actress Zendaya, and fans are responding on social media.
February 10, 2022
Grammy-nominated Rapper Snoop Dogg has purchased Death Row Records, the label that he was signed to from 1992 to 1998
February 10, 2022
TheGrio examines the recently departed singer/songwriter Betty Davis' vast influence on female performers like Nicki Minaj and Janet Jackson.
Chadwick Boseman thegrio.com
February 8, 2022
Phylicia Rashad, Howard Students, honor legacy Chadwick Boseman during Oscar nomination announcements on Tuesday
Sherri Shepherd thegrio.com
February 8, 2022
Sherri Shephard will reportedly become permanent guest host of 'Wendy Williams Show' starting in September 2022
Dr. Dre thegrio.com
February 8, 2022
Dr. Dre has added two deaf rappers, Sean Forbes and Warren “WaWa” Snipe, as ASL interpreters for the Super Bowl…
The World Music Awards - Arrivals
February 8, 2022
A Michael Jackson biopic is coming from distributor Lionsgate, with 'Bohemian Rhapsody' producer, Graham King, attached
Miriam Makeba Zenzile thegrio.com
February 8, 2022
TheGrio reviews 'Dreaming Zenzile,' a stage play starring and written by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Somi Kakoma.
Double Play thegrio.com
February 7, 2022
Allen Media Group acquires the VOD rights for Ernest Dickerson's film, 'Double Play,' premiering via Freestyle Digital Media on Feb.…