#BlackMusicMonth: Ari Lennox Gives Her “Shea Butter Playlist”

In honor of Black Music Month, we asked “Shea Butter Baby” singer Ari Lennox what would be in her “Shea…
06.15.19
The 11 Most Influential Black Music Producers Of…

June is the OFFICIAL celebration of black music.  Black Music Month was originally founded by music moguls Kenny Gamble and…
06.10.19
Pride: 10 Songs By Black Queer Artists That’ll…

From Frank Ocean, to Janelle Monáe, to those you might least expect.
06.05.19
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#BlackMusicMonth: A Look At 8 Pioneers Of Black…

Here's a look at eight pioneers of Black music firsts...
06.04.19
Black Music Month: Dancehall 101

Dancehall music may have evolved in Jamaica in the late 1970s, but it didn’t hit stateside until the 1980s. By…
06.01.19
Black Music Month 2019 Playlist Maker
Create Your Own Black Music Month Playlist
06.25.19
Black Music Month - Tupac Shakur
Black Music Month Countdown: No. 2 – Tupac…

June is Black Music Month, a celebration of African-American musicians, creators, innovators and influencers. For 2018, the Urban One family…
06.28.18
Black Music Month - The Notorious B.I.G.
Black Music Month Countdown: No. 3 – The…

June is Black Music Month, a celebration of African-American musicians, creators, innovators and influencers. For 2018, the Urban One family…
06.27.18
Black Music Month Countdown: No. 4 – Eminem

Born as Marshall Bruce Mathers III but known as Eminem, in 2018 he is still considered to be one of the best…
06.26.18
Black Music Month Countdown: No. 5 – Lil…

Over the past 10 years, it’s hard to find another rapper that has influenced hip-hop (for better or worse depending…
06.25.18
Black Music Month Countdown: No. 7 – LL…

James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J stepped onto the music scene in the mid 80s with his hit single,…
06.26.18
Black Music Month Countdown: No. 8 – Snoop…

This Black Music Month we recognize the entertainment industry’s uncle, Snoop Dogg for his legendary contributions to Hip-Hop, TV &…
06.26.18
Black Music Month Countdown: No. 12 – 50…

Follow The Beat On Twitter: 50 Cent took the rap industry by storm with the release of his album Get…
06.26.18
Black Music Month Countdown: No. 13 – OutKast

From East Point, GA to world domination, rap duo Outkast changed the way we look at southern Hip Hop. André…
06.22.18
Black Music Month Countdown: No. 14 – Lil…

Born: Kimberly Jones; New York, New York, 11 July 1977 Early in her career, Lil’ Kim, was one of the…
06.22.18
Black Music Month Countdown: No. 15 – Kendrick…

Kendrick Lamar is arguably the most influential hip-hop artist of the past 10 years. He’s a throwback in the sense…
06.19.18
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