Social Media Ideas for Black Music

Melvin Gibbs Traces Black Music’s Global Influence In ‘How Black Music Took Over the World’

Bassist, composer and writer Melvin Gibbs examines the African rhythmic foundations that helped transform Black music into a global cultural force in his book ‘How Black Music Took...

Great Black Music: Hear and Now!

New music from, Nicole Mitchell, Russell Gunn, Rahsaan Barber, and William Parker and a little something from Bertha Hope. Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Russell Gunn " Folkz" from...

Indie and punk music made me feel I was betraying my race

Big Joanie's Stephanie Phillips sets out the history of black people and alternative music.

Nas urges music industry to honor and pay the Black artists who shaped generations

Nas criticized trend-driven music and urged artists, creators and executives to unite around preserving and honoring Black music’s legacy. Nas

Even better than the Real Thing? The overlooked Black music scene of 1970s Liverpool

Even better than the Real Thing? The overlooked Black music scene of 1970s Liverpool

20 Black Movie Soundtracks That Were Just As Good As The Movie

These movies gave us soundtracks that became cultural moments in their own right. Check out these 20 Black movie soundtracks.

Dolly Parton’s Impact On Black Music: Beyoncé, Whitney Houston And Beyond

How Dolly Parton's songs shaped and were transformed by Black artists like Whitney Houston and Beyoncé

Fall Culture Index 2026: Must-Have Albums to Soundtrack the Season

Discover groundbreaking albums this fall, from Chaka Khan’ and K. Michelle to Leon Bridges, redefining genres and setting the season's soundtrack.

Ahead of The Living Legends Gala, Azim Rashid Says Music Business ‘Is Where it Was 40 Years Ago’

*Azim Rashid has spent decades inside the machinery of the music business, working at Motown, MCA, Atlantic, Capitol, Roc Nation and Columbia. Now, as president of The Living Legen...

Nas Urges Artists to Honor Black Music's Roots in Open Letter

Esco wants the game to get back to the essence. Continue reading…

Malik Bey celebrates the Black roots of house music with debut EP 'SCOOBIE'

New Jersey-born, San Francisco-based DJ and producer Malik Bey celebrates the Black roots of house music with debut EP SCOOBIE, a five-track collection weaving old-school soul, gos...

Social Media Success through Songs

Music Never Dies: 10 Memorable 9/11 Tribute Songs By Black Musicians

While 9/11 can bring back heartbreaking memories of loss, we fondly remember these Black artists who gave solace with tribute songs. The post Music Never Dies: 10 Memorable 9/11 Tr...

Gary Hines Talks ‘Get Off Ya Hands & Vote’ and Why Black Radio Fears Protest Music | EUR Exclusive

*Three-time Grammy-winning group Sounds of Blackness has spent decades using music to address social justice, racial pride and community empowerment. But according to longtime dire...

The Pulse of Entertainment: Afro Beat’s Vic G Releases ‘Dat Boi’ featuring Mr. Surprise and Binghi | WATCH

*“Quincy Jones…my north star…where I want to go,” laughed Zarian Hadley (King Z) on the music and music video for the “Dat Boi Experience” (Green Boy Music) project of R&B/Regg...

New Music Mondays: A$AP Rocky, Tierra Whack, OWO And More

The official release of an A$AP Rocky deep cut, a deluxe edition by Tierra Whack and Afropop by OWO highlight this week's new music roundup.

20 Classic Album Anniversary Releases

Classic albums deserve recognition, and these anniversary releases honored the music while even giving us more to love.

Music Never Dies: 10 Memorable 9/11 Tribute Songs By Black Musicians

While 9/11 can bring back heartbreaking memories of loss, we fondly remember these Black artists who gave solace with tribute songs.

Nas Urges Artists to Stop Chasing Trends and Honor Black Music’s Roots in Open Letter

Hip-hop icon Nas has published a powerful open letter addressing the state of music, urging creators, executives, and artists to honor the pioneers of Black music rather than chasi...

Montell Jordan, Ebro and Chuck D Talk Legacy at BMAC Gala

*Montell Jordan, Ebro Darden and Public Enemy’s Chuck D brought three different perspectives on legacy and Black music’s future to the sixth annual BMAC/Black Music Action Coalitio...

Nas shares open letter on music’s foundations: ‘No knowledge of self is certain death’

Nas has shared an open letter on Instagram reflecting on the roots of music and the way the industry treats the artists who built it. The note is signed “Nasir Jones, BLAK MUSIC 20...

Clever! Brands Named After Songs By Black Musicians

Pharrell and Pusha T cleverly flipped "Grindin" by Clipse into a coffee brand, similar to many other business names inspired by Black music.

20 R&B One Hit Wonders

Here are 20 songs that hit the top of the charts back in their day!

Nas Calls Out Music Industry for Exploiting Black Legends: ‘Our Greats Have Been Ripped Off’

*Nas is calling out the music industry for failing to properly compensate the Black artists whose creativity helped build modern popular music. The legendary rapper says too many p...