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The single, ‘93 ’til Infinity,’ from the Souls of Mischief represents the sound and feel of the early ’90s to…
1993 was a pivotal year for my hip-hop journey; it also happened to be the year several pivotal, landmark albums…
TheGrio is kicking off Black Music Month with "High Frequency," our celebration of trailblazing Black Women in music.
TheGrio's Matthew Allen examines how recent documentaries have helped unearth a long pattern of Black music erasure.
On this latest episode of the Dear Culture Podcast, Panama is joined by writer Dai Poole to talk about Brandy…
Music is a huge part of my life. I listen to it every day while working, cleaning, cooking, driving—you name…
With the 25th anniversary of 'Supa Dupa Fly' coming next month, theGrio's Matthew Allen explains why Missy Elliott is hip…
Which is better or more iconic, the 1994 Tupac Shakur, Leon and Duane Martin movie 'Above the Rim' or the…
Now it’s time to let the people speak. You’ve seen my list of the 10 Blackest songs ever, as well…
As a genre, hip-hop is worthy of analysis, debate and discussion, but I think we have a tendency to go…
Queen Latifah really deserves all of the flowers for what she’s given to Black culture, music and entertainment.Â
In honor of Black Music Month, theGrio highlights the Black music producers who’s innovative techniques had dramatic impact on music.
Last week we broke down which was better Soul Food or its soundtrack. This week, we have a new one…
Since the nation has gotten in on this Juneteenth celebration, cookouts have gotten bigger. And ain’t no cookout without some…
Dyana Williams spoke with theGrio about co-founding Black Music Month, and the importance of the business of Black music.
theGrio highlights five ways that Juneteenth is being celebrated in the word of entertainment in New York, online and on…
It’s still June in African America and that means a time-honored tradition is also upon us: Juneteenth, aka Freedom Day.
ABC to air 'Sound of Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration,' a special honoring Juneteenth and Black Music Month featuring Ciara,…
theGrio highlights 10 albums that have been reappraised as high quality and influential, despite not being positively received when released.
One of my favorite things about hip-hop and rap music, in particular, is its origins within the griot storytelling framework.Â