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OPINION - You used to have to have a hit single to drive the sales of your debut album. Now,…
OPINION - When the Civil Rights Movement needed a soundtrack, it supplemented the hallowing sounds of gospel music to deliver…
OPINION - It's amazing how beloved they still are in a community that has only recognized a few white artists…
theGRIO Q&A - The "New Jack Swing" creator and super producer speaks with theGrio on lessons learned...
Production company Four Kings Production Inc. is claiming the singer engaged in unlawful activity to try to get out of…
theGRIO VIDEO - The former background singer turned solo star says his patience in the music industry paved the way…
theGRIO VIDEO - Christian rap has struggled to make its mark in an industry dominated by messages that have little…
theGRIO VIDEO - Simmons can't imagine his life without the dedicated team of personal assistants which make his empire a…
OPINION - The connection between hip-hop, black men and criminal activity is a powerful trinity that threatens to derail our…
theGRIO REPORT - As the brothers attempt to get clean, the show also offers a glimpse into how the music…
RIPON, California (AP) - Hawkins, who was battling pancreatic cancer, passed away at his home in Ripon, Calif..
OPINION - Being a badass, in the traditional sense, isn't appealing to consumers in the same way it used to...
VIDEO - Mary J. Blige hopes that her role in hip-hop will empower women who follow her...
OPINION - While hip-hop's critics are lament the lack of political substance in rap, some artists like Styles P find…
VIDEO - It's hard to amass a musical resume as diverse as Quincy Jones'. The famed music producer has worked…
OPINION - Even as he faced record executives who tried to shut him down, Withers' ability to be emotionally authentic…