Black Music Month

Black Music Month

Nope, R&B is still alive and going strong.  In a age of fake trappin and rappin, R&B has made a major come back everywhere.  Sold out shows, with artists like Mahalia, Ella Mai and Kiana Lede.  People are requesting slow jams or chilly vibe songs in the club which is far from a twerk session.  […]

Black Music Month

GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE 93.9 WKYS WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION HERE   Nope, R&B is still alive and going strong.  In an age of fake trapping and rapping, R&B has made a major come back everywhere.  Sold out shows, with artists like Mahalia, Ella Mai, and Kiana Lede.  People are requesting slow jams or chilly […]

For Black Music Month, Radio One Philadelphia is paying homage to some of our favorite artists with our “The Impact Of The Mixtape” series, brought to you by the PA Lotto. Paris Nicole breaks down her all time favorite mixtape So Far Gone, how she felt like the album was speaking to her younger self, […]

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In honor of Black Music Month, we asked “Shea Butter Baby” singer Ari Lennox what would be in her “Shea Butter” Playlist and it was filled with smooth grooves, hot lyrics, and ratchet activity! Lennox’s list includes: Missy Elliot Featuring Da Brat “Sock It To Me” Patrice Rushen “Remind Me” Mary J. Blige “Everything” Three […]

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June month presents a special time to appreciate Black music. President Jimmy Carter declared Black Music Month in 1979. While the sixth month of the year usually sheds a light on the artist, we went a little deeper and looked at the melanin queens that made history though musical visuals. We’re kicking it off with […]

Black Music Month

Born Prince Rogers Nelson was born June 7th , 1958.  Best known for his eclectic style , amazing music, and more. August 21st, 2016 he passed away, but we will never forget his music. Check out the playlist of Prince greatest hits.  RELATED :Prince’s Estate Demands Trump Stop Playing His Music At Rallies “How can you […]

Black Music Month

Power 107.5 106.3 and Remy Martin are celebrating Black Music Month! Create Your Own Playlist & WIN Remy Martin Headphones! What’s YOUR top 5?? Use the Playlist Maker to create your own mixtape for any occasion… cookouts, weddings, family reunions, break-ups, just riding out or WHATEVER YOU LIKE! Make your Black Music Month COVER x […]

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Like its hip-hop counterpart, Dancehall is evolving. Trap beats are replacing traditional dubbing but, the raw and unfiltered lyricism continues to keep our attention. See Also: Black Music Month: Afrobeats Bangers For Black Music Month, we’re introducing you to a new class of dancehall artists that include Shenseea, Koffee and Rygin King. Press play below. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUFrhJhf1zbSieTFw2liQpx_0Q8-OfDy3

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  It’s Black Music Month and we’ve collected the Top 10 Beyonce for women’s empowerment!  I mean she is the Queen B and she told us to get in Formation…. so let’s count them down (in no particular order) and remember fem is the future! Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your Inbox:     […]

Black Music Month

  It’s Black Music Month and we’ve collected the Top 10 Beyonce for women’s empowerment!  I mean she is the Queen B and she told us to get in Formation…. so let’s count them down (in no particular order) and remember fem is the future! Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your Inbox:     […]

Black Music Month

The world is marching to the rhythm of West Africa. Afrobeats have gone global and artists are clamoring to capitalize off of the infectious sound. Afrobeats, not to be confused with Afrobeat, created by Fela Kuti, gets its upbeat and energetic melodies from a hybrid of West African music and American jazz and funk. Wizkid, Davido […]

Black Music Month

North Carolina has been full of talent. You have 9th Wonder, J.Cole , Rapsody , and Little Brother That’s just a few that have put on for the hip-hop scene in the great state of North Carolina. Back in the day, Jodeci won your hearts with their Rhythm and Blues. Now Imani Pressley is getting her […]