AI-generated editorial illustration – not an official Spotify photo Spotify’s rollout of 'Messages' marks a bold move into the realm of social interaction. The platform now lets users exchange recommendations without switching apps, potentially making the listening...
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Independent Media: How The Podcast with Soul Covered Diddy’s Court Win
by Voshawn Johnson | Aug 28, 2025 | 0 Comments
AI-generated editorial illustration – this image does not contain copyrighted material or likeness, and is not affiliated with Sean Combs or any of his brands or companies. When Sean 'Diddy' Combs walked out of court with another dismissal, mainstream news offered...
Florida A&M’s Marching 100 Enters New Era Under Dupé Oloyede
by Voshawn Johnson | Aug 28, 2025 | 0 Comments
AI-generated editorial illustration – not an official FAMU photo The Marching 100 has earned global acclaim for decades as the epitome of HBCU marching band excellence. With the appointment of Dupé Oloyede as the first female head drum major, FAMU ushers in a bold...
Born in the Storm, Becoming the Storm: The Immortal Rise of Liyah The Libra
by Jonathan P-Wright | Aug 27, 2025 | 0 Comments
Liyah The Libra doesn’t just rap—she translates life. With every verse, she captures the unspoken emotions of her listeners, turning private struggles into public anthems. Her cadence is sharp and fluid, effortlessly weaving rhythm with raw honesty. Her delivery strikes with precision….
Why Indie Musicians Are Shifting Focus From Streaming to Selling Direct
by Pharron Fields | Aug 21, 2025 | 0 Comments
For over a decade, digital streaming platforms have dominated the way people discover and consume music. They’ve revolutionized access, given listeners millions of songs at their fingertips, and provided artists
Carrying the City: Young Dolph’s Unshakable Influence
by Joshua Wright | Aug 21, 2025 | 0 Comments
Every time Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., better known to the world as Young Dolph, stepped into the spotlight, he brought Memphis with him — in his cadence, in his lyrics, in his presence. He wasn’t just a rapper representing a city;
The Price of the Mic: Why Hip-Hop Keeps Burying Its Stars and How That Can ChangE
by Pharron Fields | Aug 21, 2025 | 0 Comments
Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash Hip-hop has long been the heartbeat of urban resilience—a genre born in the struggle and sculpted in survival. From its roots in the Bronx to its global dominance, it has remained one of the most honest reflections of culture,...
JaQuandice secures a mixshow partnership with 997 DA HEAT MIAMI on iHeartRadio
by Jonathan P-Wright | Jul 30, 2025 | 0 Comments
Embracing your destiny is not for the faint of heart The quest to discover and embrace your authentic self is a remarkable odyssey of self-discovery and growth. This journey demands genuine humility and unflinching introspection, establishing the foundation for...
Ayra Starr Joins Roc Nation: Nigeria’s Rising Star Enters Jay-Z’s Inner Circle
by jasmineortiz | Jul 18, 2025 | 0 Comments
Photo credit info: Photo by Clout Africa on Unsplash In a major career leap that underscores her skyrocketing international presence, Nigerian Afropop sensation Ayra Starr has inked a management deal with Roc Nation, the global entertainment powerhouse founded...
Apple Music Unveils a Game-Changing Artist Hub in Los Angeles, Celebrating 10 Years of Musical Innovation
by Jonathan P-Wright | Jul 11, 2025 | 0 Comments
Photo by Mariia Shalabaieva on Unsplash In a move that underscores its commitment to creativity and musical excellence, Apple Music has revealed a monumental new development in Los Angeles: a sprawling, next-generation studio and artist hub, unveiled to mark the...
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