Jose James: Jazz Musician Collaborates With Former The Who Bassist for Blue...
Jose James' No Beginning No End was born during a dinner party. A dinner party at Pino Palladino's house, to be exact. The Minneapolis native was living in London when a friend gave him Palladino's...
View ArticleRobert Glasper Experiment, 'Golden Lady'— Video Premiere
After taking home an award for Best R&B Album at the 2013 Grammys, the Robert Glasper Experiment is back with their new video for "Golden Lady," a cover of Stevie Wonder's 1973 classic. "Stevie's...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar, David Letterman: Watch 'Poetic Justice' Performance
Kendrick Lamar brought good kid, m.A.A.d. city to the national stage last night, performing the album's third official single, "Poetic Justice," on Late Show with David Letterman. Backed by a full...
View ArticleTerrace Martin –'No Wrong, No Right' Feat. James Fauntleroy & Robert Glasper
Los Angeles rapper/singer/producer Terrace Martin's versatility has led to collaborations with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and Murs. But for Martin's new single, 'No Wrong, No Right,' he's...
View ArticleWatch Terrace Martin's 'No Wrong No Right' Video With James Fauntleroy &...
Released late last month, Terrace Martin's 'No Right No Wrong' was a soulful, sax-laced look at the complex nature of relationships. In the newly debuted video to his aforementioned single, the...
View ArticleRobert Glasper Celebrates 'Black Radio 2' With Common, Marsha Ambrosius in...
Jazz pianist and music producer Robert Glasper treated New Yorkers to a special album release show at Best Buy Theater to commemorate his newly released sixth record, ‘Black Radio 2,’ Tuesday night...
View ArticleRobert Glasper Experiment, 'Black Radio 2'– Album Review
“Jazz needs a big-ass slap,” Robert Glasper once said, commenting on the genre's fall from relevancy. And it seems Glasper's mission with ‘Black Radio 2' was to provide all the slap jazz needed and...
View Article10 Best R&B Albums of 2013
R&B didn't disappoint this year. Justin Timberlake returned from a seven-year hiatus to deliver a satisfying mix of soulful tunes and dance floor-ready songs, Ciara put out her best record to date...
View ArticleErykah Badu, Stevie Wonder, Bilal & More to Appear on Miles Davis Tribute Album
Grammy-winning artists Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder, Bilal and other artists will be featured on a Miles Tribute album called 'Everything’s Beautiful.' Continue reading…
View ArticleRobert Glasper Experiment Drops Funky New Song, 'Day To Day'
The song will be featured on Glasper's upcoming album, ArtScience which is due out on September 16. Continue reading…
View ArticleFabolous, Alicia Keys, Desiigner and More Remember 15th Anniversary of 9/11
Music artists remember the 15th anniversary of 9/11 on social media. Continue reading…
View ArticleCommon Releases Powerful New Video 'Black America Again' Featuring Stevie...
Common tackles police violence against black people in his potent new visuals. Continue reading…
View ArticleCommon Gives Soulful Performance on NPR's 'Tiny Desk Concert' with Robert...
The veteran rapper stopped by and performed mostly all new hits from his upcoming release, 'Black America Again.' Continue reading…
View ArticleRobert Glasper Releases Somber Track 'The Cross' Featuring Lianne La Havas...
Robert Glasper resurfaces with another great song. Continue reading…
View ArticleCommon, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins Form Super Group August Greene
Their self-titled album will be available on March 9. Continue reading…
View ArticleAugust Greene Salutes Mississippi Activists, Culture in 'Optimistic' Video...
Brandy, Robert, Common and Karriem show us how to be optimistic in new visual. Continue reading…
View ArticleWatch Common & Robert Glasper's Supergroup, August Greene, Perform With...
The supergroup delivered soul-tinged renditions of their tracks, 'Black Kennedy,' 'Optimistic,' and more. Continue reading…
View ArticleWatch Common, Robert Glasper & Karriem Riggins Perform 'Black Kennedy' on...
Dope performance from Common, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins aka August Greene. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow the Soulquarians Changed Hip-Hop and Soul Music During The Turn of The...
The soulful, late '90s collaboration between the diversely talented musicians who made up the Soulquarian collective changed the landscape of current music. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Truth Behind Robert Glasper's Claims That Lauryn Hill 'Stole''The...
Was Robert Glasper correct in his claims that Lauryn Hill "stole" her debut album? The answer isn't as black and white as you may think. Continue reading…
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