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Drake, 21 Savage settle lawsuit over fake Vogue cover

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Trugoy the Dove, founding member of De La Soul, dead at 54

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Tune in to ‘Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music Superfest’

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Make this a super weekend with ‘Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music Superfest’

Looking forward to some fun with family and friends this weekend? Sure, you can wait to gather the crew for
/ February 10, 2023

I found my old iPod — it’s like listening to a time capsule from 2009

OPINION: Because of my phone, my iPod is obsolete, but it still works. It represents a look into my musical tastes from a version of myself from almost 15 years ago.
/ January 12, 2023

De La Soul’s early albums hitting streaming services is a huge win for hip-hop … and me, myself and I couldn’t be happier about it

OPINION: The Long Island trio’s first six albums are set to hit streaming services in March, filling a void missing from every single ’90s playlist you’ve ever made.
/ January 5, 2023

A short, but sweet Kwanzaa jams playlist for me and you, yo’ mama and yo’ cousin, too

OPINION: While there are plenty of Kwanzaa-specific bops out there at your disposal, here are some jams in the spirit of Kwanzaa to keep you moving.
/ December 26, 2022
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Christmas classics that should be on your holiday playlist (and the best renditions)

Christmas is one of the most popular holidays in the world.  It is a time when families and friends get
/ December 24, 2022

RSVP — the R&B group comprised of Ray J, Sammie, Bobby Valentino and Pleasure P — might be the most fun supergroup of all time

OPINION: I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t be more excited about this unpredictable collection of folks who decided to be an R&B group.
/ December 14, 2022

30 years ago, SWV moved into my mind with their debut album ‘It’s About Time,’ and they have been living there rent-free ever since

OPINION: The R&B trio’s debut album (plus remixes) showcased everything you could possibly need in a hip-hop/R&B album.
/ November 10, 2022