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Chika Finds Herself on a Journey of Healing and Growth on ‘WISH YOU WERE (T)HERE’

On her latest project, Chika opens up about self-reflection, processing loss, and reclaiming her creative voice, inviting fans to experience her journey of healing and coming home to herself.
11/25/2025

Samara Cyn Came Home to Herself, and Made Music to Bring Us There Too

She went from moving around as a military kid to going viral and catching Denzel Washington’s ear. Samara Cyn’s music is all about showing up as yourself—even when it’s messy, hard, or raw.
11/11/2025

DESTIN CONRAD Is Owning His Truth and Having Fun With ‘Love on Digital’

Conrad opens up about honesty, joy, and representation in R&B, and how ‘Love on Digital’ captures his growth and creative freedom.
09/30/2025

Khamari Turns Emotion Into Art on ‘To Dry A Tear’

On his sophomore album, arriving August 22, the Boston-born R&B singer-songwriter transforms feelings into a space for awareness, release, and growth, inviting listeners to feel deeply while moving forward.
08/22/2025

Meet Elsie, the Country Star Making Space for Black Voices in Nashville

After industry setbacks and taking on motherhood, Elsie is stepping into her power — with a viral hit, an upcoming EP, and a mission to amplify Black voices in country music.
02/21/2025

Chi Ossé is inspiring a new generation of New Yorkers to get into politics

With an outside-in approach to legislative change, Ossé has taken his progressive politics from the streets to City Council, and is taking the rest of us along for the ride.
02/21/2025

Jharrel Jerome Is Here for the Long Game — And Hollywood Is Taking Notes

With an Emmy, a powerful new role, and a commitment to telling untold stories, Jharrel Jerome is building a legacy beyond the screen.
02/21/2025

Teezo Touchdown: Music’s Most Enigmatic Artist

The Beaumont, Texas native has scored a huge fanbase by letting his creativity dictate above all.
12/14/2023

Rapsody’s Forthcoming Album Is Four Years In The Making and Her Most Personal To-Date

The North Carolina rapper uses her life as inspiration for the highly-anticipated new LP.
11/17/2023

Ishmael Butler Emplores His Traditional Innovation on Shabazz Palaces’ New LP ‘Robed in Rareness’

The alternative hip-hop pioneer once again gets outlandish on his latest effort, which is both a family affair and one that reaches for that old bag of tricks.
10/30/2023

Money Man Dishes On New Album ‘CROPTOBER’ and Its Entrepreneurial Spirit

The project comes just weeks after his previous LP drop ‘Catch Me If You Can’.
10/27/2023