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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Baltimore Ravens v Las Vegas Raiders
September 18, 2021
The "Mr. Soul!" documentary now has a soundtrack worthy of its coverage of Black artists, activists and musicians.
September 12, 2021
Genelle Guzman McMillan detailed being trapped after the World Trade Center towers collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001 in a recent…
September 12, 2021
Kerrion Franklin made wild claims against his mother, Shawn Ewing, during an appearance on Instagram Live.
September 12, 2021
Trina revealed last week that she is getting married to Raymond Taylor, a Miami rapper she has dated since 2016.
September 11, 2021
Federal pandemic aid was dispersed to help Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Black and Latino families saw an increase…
Allison Payne thegrio.com
September 11, 2021
Allison Payne, former anchor of WGN-TV News in Chicago, has died. The longtime news veteran was 57-years-old.
September 5, 2021
The Beyhive took Glamour Magazine to task after the magazine listed BeyoncĂ©'s top and worst songs to celebrate her 40th…
theGRIO.com
September 5, 2021
Countless families searched for shelter from the devastating winds of Hurricane Ida. One of them did so in a former…
September 5, 2021
Condoleezza Rice, Mia Love and Eboni K. Williams are set to appear in Meghan McCain's former seat in forthcoming "The…
uber
September 4, 2021
“Drivers shouldn’t be put at risk for getting people where they want to go," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said.
Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening Gala
September 4, 2021
Anita Baker says fans can enjoy her music again as she's now become the owner of her master recordings after…
September 4, 2021
Frances Tiafoe's early Saturday morning win against Andrey Rublev puts him in line to face Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Dwayne Johnson Alabama cop thegrio.com
August 29, 2021
Alabama cop Eric Fields is often mistaken for former wrestler turned actor Dwayne Johnson and he finds the comparison flattering.
Caleb Wallace COVID thegrio.com
August 29, 2021
Caleb Wallace, a San Angelo, Texas, resident who organized an anti-mask rally last year, has died of COVID-19.
Kanye West thegrio.com
August 29, 2021
Kanye West released his 10th studio album, Donda, after weeks of delays, massive listening parties, and song edits.
43rd Annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival - The Roots
August 28, 2021
Will a Verzuz battle ever happen between the Fugees and the Roots? Despite and online flyer, it doesn't look probable.
August 28, 2021
Two-time Emmy winner Ron Cephas Jones provide some insider intel on the new seasons of 'This is Us' and 'Law…
H.E,R. thegrio.com
August 28, 2021
H.E.R. is slated to appear in a movie musical version of 'The Color Purple' playing a role originated by Rae…
Aaliyah thegrio.om
August 27, 2021
Though released 25 years ago, Aaliyah's "One In A Million" is still viewed as innovative mostly due to producers Missy…
Aaliyah Remembered on MTV
August 25, 2021
On the 20th anniversary of Aaliyah's death, theGrio's Matthew Allen shares why her influence has been so important to the…