Is Larenz Tate right about Hollywood placing a higher value on Black British actors? Are AI-generated songs of artists like Ghostwriter’s Drake and Weeknd “Heart On My Sleeve” duet really a threat to the artists whose work gets used? Did Ed Sheeran plagiarize Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get ItContinue Reading
Your browser does not support iframes. Frankie Knuckles is the subject of the current episode of Unsung. Knuckles’ rise as a Chicago house music pioneer is quickly chronicled and looked at through the eyes of those who were there. Jamie Principle, Jesse Saunders, Marshall Jefferson, Steve “Silk” Hurley and RobertContinue Reading
Chicago artist Theaster Gates has a new art exhibition focused on late house music pioneer Frankie Knuckles. The exhibition is called “How To Build A House Museum” and it’s being shown at Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario until October 30th. VICE’s Thump went to the exhibit and talked with GatesContinue Reading
How will Disney address the racist aspects of The Jungle Book remake with Idris Elba and Nupita Nyong’o? Isn’t it cool that The Obamas sent a condolence letter to the friends and family of Frankie Knuckles? Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Clippers Owner Donald Sterling to GF –Continue Reading