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R&B/Pop star on the rise Skylar Simone has unveiled her latest EP, “Shiver,” under Def Jam Recordings, accompanied by the premiere of a captivating visualizer for the album’s standout track, “Permission.” The track “Permission” distinguishes itself with a suggestive guitar riff complemented by Skylar’s smooth vocals, where she entices a potential lover to take the…
Grammy-nominated and five-time Juno-winning singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez has released her second single of 2024, titled “RIDIN,” featuring rap icon Lil Wayne. The new track, available now via FMLY / Island Records, follows the upbeat and playful “SHUT UP,” featuring Big Sean, released earlier this year. “RIDIN” showcases Reyez’s signature style, taking listeners through a moment…
A family clash over an heirloom piano explodes. The battle between brother (John David Washington) and sister (Danielle Deadwyler) — one hopes to sell it, the other refuses to give it up — unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived and who defines a family legacy. Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray…
“Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture” (2023) is a documentary that explores the rich, often overlooked history of Black surfing spanning over a millennium. The film intertwines historical narratives with contemporary stories, aiming to break down racial barriers within the predominantly white surf culture. By highlighting the legacy of…
Fast-rising Billboard and TikTok chart-topping singer, songwriter, producer, and 18-year-old, gen-z, R&B musical iconoclast LAILA! (aka “Baby Genius”) unveils the globally anticipated music video for her uber-viral summer smash single “Not My Problem” out now. The single is from Laila!’s forthcoming debut album “Gap Year!” which will release on September 6th and is available for pre-order today HERE via label IIIXL Studio distributed in partnership with Soundcloud.
Don’t ask how, but we have an exclusive clip from ALLBLK’s hit drama series, Kold & Windy. Kold x Windy season two features new characters, deepening betrayals, and a mix of conflict and desire. Kold (Sh’Kia Augustin) is grappling with the emotional turmoil of being pregnant with her late fiancé’s child. Her struggle leads her…
Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel, “Bad Monkey” follows Andrew Yancy (played by Vince Vaughn), a former Miami police officer now working as a health inspector in the Florida Keys. Yancy stumbles upon a peculiar case involving a human arm discovered by tourists. Convinced that solving the mystery could restore his career,…
Joe West, a rising hip-hop artist and model, has just released his latest single, “Dama Beuga,” through Akademy Records/Uptown Records/Republic Records. Now streaming on all major platforms, the track is a key milestone in West’s growing career. Harlem-raised and of Senegalese descent, West blends his cultural heritage to create a lively summer anthem. “Dama Beuga”…