[youtube id=”v_EUITKdQFw”]The RISE UP Project is a collective effort in support of social change using music. J.PERIOD DJ Jazzy Jeff, Young Guru, DJ Khalil, Tall Black Guy and more produced the album. “See The Light” features Andra Day and Dead Prez sharing their words about people finding their way inContinue Reading
The 2019 Grammy Awards surprised many hip-hop fans when Cardi B became the first woman to win the Best Rap Album award. The unexpectedness continued with the award for Best Rap Song was a tie and went to anderson.paak and to Kendrick Lamar, Future and Jay Rock. Drake appeared toContinue Reading
[youtube id=”RcttQDV9Lo”]Â Nina Simone was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame and Lauryn Hill performed a three-song tribute to her. She sang “Ne Me Quitte Pas,” “Black Is The Color Of My True Love’s Hair” and “Feeling Good.” Mary J. Blige gave the induction speech at the ceremonyContinue Reading
August Greene made their NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert debut with a five-song set. Common, Karriem Riggins and Robert Glasper are the core members of the group but for the performance, they added members of their collective including DJ Dummy, Burniss Travis and Samora Pinderhughes. Common explains at the beginning howContinue Reading