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13 Odd ‘Verzuz’ Matchups That Actually Make a Lot of Sense the…

On Verzuz, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland attempt to pair artists with similar career arcs and fan bases. We thought it would be fun to flip the script and to come up with list of odd Verzuz parings that would be surprisingly dope. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc globally, the live performance … Read more13 Odd ‘Verzuz’ Matchups That Actually Make a Lot of Sense the…

This is What Artists Should Know About Signing Their First Deal

We talked with Entertainment Attorney Karl Fowlkes about when artists should lawyer up and what they should look out for before signing a record deal. A seasoned coach ensures that athletes are well-trained months before kick-off. Time is used to cultivate techniques and learn strategies that prepare them to make game-winning plays on the field.  … Read moreThis is What Artists Should Know About Signing Their First Deal

This Could Have Been LeBron James’ Moment

LeBron James is seen as the face of the NBA and his refusal to play amid the recent shooting of Jacob Blake would no doubt have had huge ramifications for the league. It was the day the NBA stood still. On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, the Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trailblazers, … Read moreThis Could Have Been LeBron James’ Moment

The Essentials: Record Store Day 2020 Releases (August Edition)

Here is Okayplayer’s official Record Store Day guide for August 2020. Like seemingly anything the year has wrought, Record Store Day is hitting a little different in 2020. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this most unfortunate year’s chase is spread across three separate days at the tail-ends of August, September, and October, with drops … Read moreThe Essentials: Record Store Day 2020 Releases (August Edition)

What’s At Stake For Sampling In Tracy Chapman & Nicki Minaj’s Lawsuit?

Tracy Chapman’s lawsuit against Nicki Minaj could have real implications toward hip-hop if a ruling is made in her favor. Since hip-hop’s earliest days, experimenting with the limbs of older songs and reaminating them inside of new records has existed. This process, commonly referred to as sampling, is rap’s blood, and across the genre’s history — … Read moreWhat’s At Stake For Sampling In Tracy Chapman & Nicki Minaj’s Lawsuit?

It’s the Little Details that Make Michaela Coel’s ‘I May Destroy You’…

I May Destroy You, which recently wrapped up its first season on HBO, is a painstakingly honest portrayal of what happens when millennials try to cope with confronting their trauma. Michaela Coel — writer, creator, and star of HBO’s brilliant I May Destroy You — spares no one from her transparently objective scrutiny. Not even those … Read moreIt’s the Little Details that Make Michaela Coel’s ‘I May Destroy You’…

How the Telfar Shopping Bag Became the Most Popular Black-Owned Accessory on…

How did the Telfar become the most popular accessory of 2020? And what’s up with all the memes?  Here’s everything you need to know about the Telfar Shopping Bag. The Telfar Shopping Bag has been thrust into the mainstream. Thanks to a rise of activism and social awareness due to protests happening around the country, … Read moreHow the Telfar Shopping Bag Became the Most Popular Black-Owned Accessory on…

Yung Baby Tate Opens Up About Her Creative Upbringing, Personal Style &…

In an exclusive interview, the Georgia artist opens up about significant moments she’s experienced throughout her life and career. Yung Baby Tate is a genre-blending artist and creator who strongly believes in empowering women. Originally from Decatur, GA the rising singer has been carving her niche in the music industry for years.  As an adolescent, … Read moreYung Baby Tate Opens Up About Her Creative Upbringing, Personal Style &…

Spotify Wants Artists To Do All the Work For Very Little Pay

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has painted a picture where only the artists who constantly churn out content can survive a fulltime career in music. Streaming has changed the way we not only listen to music but how we interact with the artists who create it. From Apple Music to Spotify to YouTube, streaming is the … Read moreSpotify Wants Artists To Do All the Work For Very Little Pay

“Let’s Have A Sex Talk”: The Eras of Sex Talk By Black…

 Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s explicit anthem “WAP” is the most talked-about song of the year. But it’s not unprecedented. Hip-hop has a long history of sexual anthems from women rappers. On August 7th, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion debuted their radical, sexually explicit song “WAP.” From the beginning, the song is … Read more“Let’s Have A Sex Talk”: The Eras of Sex Talk By Black…

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