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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Soulja Boy thegrio.com
January 4, 2022
Soulja Boy announced that he is launching a new TV on Revolt TV this month called, 'Being Draco' and that…
Grammy thegrio.com
January 3, 2022
The Grammy Awards will most likely be postponed this month due to the ongoing omicron variant, according to a report.
Omarion thegrio.com
January 3, 2022
Omarion has addressed being compared to the omicron COVID variant with a series of funny TikTok videos addressing the issue.
The Weeknd thegrio.com
January 3, 2022
Multiple Grammy-winning singer/songwriter The Weeknd will be releasing his new album, 'Dawn FM,' on January 7.
December 30, 2021
TheGrio highlights some of the most shocking musical moments of the year 2021, including DaBaby's homophobic rant and the Astroworld…
Lollapalooza Buenos Aires 2019 - Day 3
December 30, 2021
TheGrio highlights singers, rappers and performers who have highly anticipated music coming for fans in 2022.
DMX thegrio.com
December 29, 2021
In 2021, there were an unprecedented number of rappers who died, and it has affected hip-hop on local and national…
Mariah Carey thegrio.com
December 23, 2021
In honor of the holiday season, theGrio ranked the 10 greatest Christmas albums by Black artists of all time
December 21, 2021
TheGrio is highlighting five of the top songs released in 2021 that celebrate the Christmas season in multiple genres.
Barack Obama Campaigns With Joe Biden In Michigan 3 Days Ahead Of Election
December 17, 2021
Former President Barack Obama lists his top films of 2021 on his Twitter page, along with his top songs of…
Burna Boy thegrio.com
December 17, 2021
Grammy Award winner Burna Boy will be the first Nigerian-born performer to headline Madison Square Garden in April.
December 17, 2021
Courtney Lowery becomes Motown's new EVP of Media Strategy and Lifestyle, bringing experience from Epic and Sony Records
Denzel Washington thegrio.com
December 16, 2021
Denzel Washington tearfully remembers recently departed mother during visit on 'The Late Show': 'A mother is a son’s first true…
The Snowy Day thegrio.com
December 16, 2021
‘The Snowy Day,’ an opera adapted from the Black children's book of the same name, recently premiered at the Houston…
Megan Thee Stallion thegrio.com
December 16, 2021
Megan Thee Stallion has signed an exclusive first look partnership with Netflix to create and executive produce new projects.
2020 Breakthrough Prize - Red Carpet
December 16, 2021
21-time Emmy winning actor LeVar Burton will host 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee in June 2022 for its televised semifinals…
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures And Universal Pictures Presents The UK Premiere Of "CYRANO" At Odeon Leicester Square
December 15, 2021
This Thursday's Los Angeles premiere of the United Artist film 'Cyrano' has been postponed due to COVID concerns
Lil Boosie, theGrio.com
December 15, 2021
Boosie Badazz is being sued for $525K after being accused of orchestrating an on-stage brawl in Atlanta that ended a…
December 15, 2021
Legendary bassist Ron Carter will celebrate his 85th birthday with a special 2022 Carnegie Hall performance this May
Zola thegrio.com
December 14, 2021
Independent Spirit Awards are announced and A24's 'Zola' leads all nominees with seven, including Best Feature