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Unpacking the Artistic Evolution of Victoria Monét: From Unsung Talent to Grammy Glory
Music, R&B, Pop Ruth Jackson-Koufie 7/11/24 Music, R&B, Pop Ruth Jackson-Koufie 7/11/24

Unpacking the Artistic Evolution of Victoria Monét: From Unsung Talent to Grammy Glory

After a watershed performance at the 2024 BET Awards, the singer-songwriter extraordinaire unofficially caps off her 'Jaguar II' era in a fiery blaze. Let's take a look back and explore how we got here…

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Beyond Virality: TikTok's Impact on Sampling and Remix Culture
Opinion Piece, Pop, Social Media Danielle Felix 5/23/24 Opinion Piece, Pop, Social Media Danielle Felix 5/23/24

Beyond Virality: TikTok's Impact on Sampling and Remix Culture

Join us as we delve into the nuanced world of remixes, experimentation, and musical mash-ups.

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EP Review: Sekou's 'Out Of Mind'
Music, Pop, Soul Janan Jama 7/3/23 Music, Pop, Soul Janan Jama 7/3/23

EP Review: Sekou's 'Out Of Mind'

Unpacking the five-track EP by the 18-year-old vocal powerhouse touted as contemporary pop's saviour.

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A Look Back at Nelly’s Style and Wardrobe
Music, Rap, Pop, R&B, Midwest Hip-Hop, Fashion, Sneakers Niall Smith 10/20/20 Music, Rap, Pop, R&B, Midwest Hip-Hop, Fashion, Sneakers Niall Smith 10/20/20

A Look Back at Nelly’s Style and Wardrobe

Nelly was undoubtfully one of the biggest rap stars of the 2000s. One aspect of his impact that is understated was Nelly's prevailing influence on black fashion.

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How The Cheetah Girls Diversified the Representation of Young Women of Colour In the Media
Movies, Musical, Throwback, Fashion, Comedy, Pop, R&B Sabrina Begum 10/17/20 Movies, Musical, Throwback, Fashion, Comedy, Pop, R&B Sabrina Begum 10/17/20

How The Cheetah Girls Diversified the Representation of Young Women of Colour In the Media

The Whitney Houston produced multimedia franchise was more than just entertainment for a generation of kids. Find out why the series resonated with so many people of colour worldwide.

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What Does DJ Khaled Actually Do?
Music, Rap, Pop, R&B Niall Smith 7/31/20 Music, Rap, Pop, R&B Niall Smith 7/31/20

What Does DJ Khaled Actually Do?

To the untrained eye, DJ Khaled is an under-qualified hype man. In actuality, he's the secret ingredient behind some of the biggest rap songs of the past decade.

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Jhené Aiko’s Evolution From Working with B2K to R&B Superstardom
Music, R&B, Pop, Neo-Soul Niall Smith 7/19/20 Music, R&B, Pop, Neo-Soul Niall Smith 7/19/20

Jhené Aiko’s Evolution From Working with B2K to R&B Superstardom

From her start in music in the early 2000s to her dominance over modern R&B, this is Jhené Aiko's story.

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Why Aaliyah Was So Important to the Development of Modern R&B
Music, R&B, Pop, Fashion Niall Smith 7/15/20 Music, R&B, Pop, Fashion Niall Smith 7/15/20

Why Aaliyah Was So Important to the Development of Modern R&B

Remembering Aaliyah's impact on pop culture and how she helped shape the sound of modern R&B.

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Why Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and TLC Were Powerful Feminist Icons in the Music Industry
Music, R&B, Pop, Rap, Fashion Niall Smith 7/14/20 Music, R&B, Pop, Rap, Fashion Niall Smith 7/14/20

Why Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and TLC Were Powerful Feminist Icons in the Music Industry

Reflecting on Left Eye and TLC's boundary-breaking impact on pop culture.

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How Sade Have Crafted Timeless Albums for Over Three Decades
R&B, Pop, Jazz, Trip Hop, Music Niall Smith 7/3/20 R&B, Pop, Jazz, Trip Hop, Music Niall Smith 7/3/20

How Sade Have Crafted Timeless Albums for Over Three Decades

Sade has been making music since the 80s and it’s aged like fine wine, what’s their secret?

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How Jennifer Lopez Shamelessly Steals from Black Artists
Music, Pop, R&B The Culture Crypt 6/23/20 Music, Pop, R&B The Culture Crypt 6/23/20

How Jennifer Lopez Shamelessly Steals from Black Artists

Song after song, find out how J-Lo manipulated her way to the top of the music charts.

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How the Black Eyed Peas Went From Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records to a Mainstream Pop Sensation
Music, Pop, Alternative Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Rap Niall Smith 6/19/20 Music, Pop, Alternative Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Rap Niall Smith 6/19/20

How the Black Eyed Peas Went From Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records to a Mainstream Pop Sensation

From their humble beginnings on Ruthless Records to becoming a neo-soul/jazz rap trio and finally transitioning into a full-blown pop group, this is the story of the Black Eyed Peas.

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How Pusha T Wrote McDonald's Infamous 'I’m Lovin' It' Jingle and No One Knew
Music, Pop, Food, Rap Niall Smith 6/5/20 Music, Pop, Food, Rap Niall Smith 6/5/20

How Pusha T Wrote McDonald's Infamous 'I’m Lovin' It' Jingle and No One Knew

How McDonald's recruited Pusha T for their biggest marketing campaign yet.

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