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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The Dean Collection X BACARDI Untameable House Party - Day 2
August 17, 2022
The producers claim that Triller has missed payments connected to the Verzuz sale.
The 74th Annual Tony Awards - Show
August 15, 2022
Matthew Allen writes his initial thoughts on Black Thought and Danger Mouse's new album, "Cheat Codes," based on first listen.
August 11, 2022
This is the sophomore album for the three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper, who teased it days ago in a 19-second video.
Mike Tyson thegrio.com
August 8, 2022
Mike Tyson calls out Hulu over forthcoming unauthorized biographical limited series, "Mike," saying "they stole my life story."
Byron Allen, Touré, Gerren Keith Gaynor, Michael Harriot, Natasha Alford and Panama Jackson theGrio.com
August 6, 2022
TheGrio Black Podcast Network hosted a panel, "Power to the Podcast," at the 2022 NABJ Career Fair and Convention on…
Singer Beyonce
July 30, 2022
Matthew Allen writes his initial thoughts on Beyoncé's new album, "Renaissance," released on Friday, based on first listen.
2022 TIME100 Gala - Red Carpet
July 28, 2022
theGrio examines how Mary J. Blige's debut album, "What's the 411?," influenced Black music on its 30th anniversary.
COP26 Adaptation, Loss and Damage - Day Nine
July 27, 2022
Former U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled his 2022 summer playlist, including songs from Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Burna Boy and others.
Singer Beyonce
July 21, 2022
Beyoncé unveiled the track list for her forthcoming album, "Renaissance," on her Instagram stories on Wednesday.
BET Awards 2021 - Arrivals
July 13, 2022
Gospel legend Kirk Franklin addresses outcry to cancel R. Kelly's music in light of his sex trafficking conviction.
Dave Chappelle thegrio.com
July 8, 2022
In Netflix's new Dave Chappelle special, 'What's in a Name,' the comedian addresses the controversy behind his special, 'The Closer.'
July 6, 2022
Her latest hit makes Beyoncé the third artist to have 20 Top 10 Billboard 100 singles as a solo act…
European Premiere of Disney's "The Lion King"
July 1, 2022
Beyoncé posted the cover art for her forthcoming album, 'Renaissance,' as well as her intent in the creative process.
June 30, 2022
TheGrio's Matthew Allen examines how recent documentaries have helped unearth a long pattern of Black music erasure.
Michael Jackson
June 30, 2022
“Keep Your Head Up,” “Monster,” featuring 50 Cent, and “Breaking News” are no longer available for sale or streaming.
SOMETHING IN THE WATER - Day 2
June 29, 2022
With the 25th anniversary of 'Supa Dupa Fly' coming next month, theGrio's Matthew Allen explains why Missy Elliott is hip…
2013 Red Bull Music Academy - A Night Of Improvised Round Robin Duets
June 28, 2022
Roy Hargrove's widow and daughter released a statement objecting to "Hargrove" documentary that premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival.
2013 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition
June 27, 2022
'Hargrove' documentary is a bittersweet portrait of a the end of the life of the game changing trumpeter, Roy Hargrove.
2022 BET Awards - Show
June 27, 2022
TheGrio highlights five of the biggest moments from the "BET Awards 2022" on Sunday, including performances from Brandy and Kirk…
2022 BET Awards - Show
June 27, 2022
Jocedi, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West on hand for Sean “Diddy” Combs Lifetime Achievement tribute at BET Awards