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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November 9, 2021
VanJess' set list was comprised of their self-released 2018 debut album "Silk Canvas" as well as this year's RCA debut…
At Least 8 Killed And Dozens Injured After Crowd Surge At Astroworld Concert
November 9, 2021
A security guard at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival says the event security hired was unprepared for a crowd surge that…
Billy Porter thegrio.com
November 8, 2021
Billy Porter apologized to Harry Styles over his appearance on the cover of Vogue and clarified where he was aiming…
November 7, 2021
Amaru, a 47-year-old stand-up comic who goes by one name, says he is building the first Black-owned movie studio in…
November 7, 2021
Actor Idris Elba and his model wife Sabrina Elba spoke on behalf of small farmers at the United Nations climate…
Summer Walker thegrio.com
November 6, 2021
The stipulations of the contract with Love Renaissance have been criticized by many as Summer Walker releases second album.
November 6, 2021
Billy Preston, who passed away in 2006, was one of the most beloved and sought-after organists and keyboard players of…
Cardi B Kal Penn thegrio.com
November 5, 2021
Cardi B has offered to officiate the upcoming nuptials of 'Harold & Kumar' star Kal Penn and his partner Josh.
Michael Jordan Tiger Woods thegrio.com
November 4, 2021
Retired basketball player Michael Jordan and golfer Tiger Woods are both the highest-paid athletes in history according to a report.
Jill Scott thegrio.com
November 4, 2021
Jill Scott speaks about her role in 'Highway to Heaven' and what viewers can take away from the reimagining of…
LaTheGoat thegrio.com
November 4, 2021
LATheGoat, a protĂ©gĂ© of Jermaine Dupri, drops his debut EP, "My Time," on Friday and both men spoke to theGrio…
Kendrick Johnson thegrio.com
November 4, 2021
17-year-old Kendrick Johnson's death was swept under the rug so severely, it required an independent filmmaker to create a documentary.
2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals
November 4, 2021
Bassett Vance Productions (BVP), company founded by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, closed a deal for a reimagining The…
2015 Lollapalooza - Day 2
November 3, 2021
A new documentary on Cudi, A Man Named Scott, premiering Nov. 5 on Amazon Prime Video, examines how his debut…
BET Presents: 2019 Soul Train Awards -  Show
November 3, 2021
Nominations for the 2021 Soul Train Awards have arrived. H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan and more artists are up for multiple trophies.
November 3, 2021
Amazon Prime Video will premiere a new Black series, Harlem, this December. The show was created, written and executive produced…
Prentice Penny thegrio.com
November 2, 2021
'Insecure' showrunner Prentice Penny recently discussed the show's storylines and his mother overseeing Britney Spears' conservatorship.
Halle Berry thegrio.com
November 2, 2021
BRUISED, the forthcoming film starring Halle Berry, will be getting a soundtrack featuring Cardi B, H.E.R., and Saweetie.
BET Awards 2019 - Roaming Show
November 2, 2021
Cardi B will be the host of the 2021 American Music Awards and the news was announced on Tuesday regarding…
Cardi B thegrio.com
November 1, 2021
Cardi B took to Instagram to call out rappers who make depressing music for the clubs and claimed that more…