On this day in 2003, Brooklyn’s own Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter released what was intended to be his final album, The Black Album.

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By Gail Mitchell When the name Q Parker is mentioned, the first thing that usually springs to mind for most is the Grammy-winning group 112. Between the mid-‘90s and the mid-’00s, the R&B quartet’s ...

Before becoming NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani built a multilingual rap legacy as Young Cardamom. Explore his music journey from ...

Drake has responded to an old rumor that a T.I. associated once urinated on the Canadian rapper. The incident in question became a talking point back in 2015 after Meek Mill claimed in his diss track ...

As the iconic rapper and producer prep their long-awaited album, Okayplayer revisits the songs that showcase their synergy.

ESSENCE talks to Wale about his return, the making of everything is a lot., and why this new chapter marks a major shift in ...

Wale reflects on the creative pressure and evolving music industry while preparing to release his new album everything is a lot.

Known globally for her powerful fusion of Indian classical roots with hip-hop and pop, she has been increasingly drawn to ...

Dive into the Tampa Bay music scene and learn about the artists making waves with their innovative and exciting sounds.