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TheGrio examines why artists like Chris Brown consistently include over 20 songs on albums, weighing the pros and cons.
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Jones has gone from under the radar to a budding superstar, thanks to Peacock's "Bel-Air" and her emergence as a…
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TheGrio explores the importance of sampling on A Tribe Called Quest's "Midnight Marauders" and Wu-Tang Clan's "Enter The Wu-Tang."
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TheGrio reviews "Colours," the sixth album from independent singer-songwriter Goapele, featuring the single "Purple."
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Black Theater United threw its inaugural gala, "A Salute to Broadway Legends: Past, Present and Future," Monday in New York…
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Spears worked with famed artists like Chaka Khan, Usher, Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga. His death prompted responses of sadness
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The trailer and release date for "Thriller 40," director Nelson George's documentary about Michael Jackson's "Thriller, dropped on Friday.
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Spears' memoir, "The Woman in Me," reveals an encounter in which ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake used Black slang towards Ginuwine.
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In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Herbie Hancock's 1973 album, "Head Hunters," theGrio examines its influence on jazz fusion.
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Several celebrities posted tributes to Richard Roundtree following his death on Tuesday, including Samuel L. Jackson and Gabrielle Union.
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Williams, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland will co-executive produce Rhymes' pending 10th album, "Blockbusta," set for a Nov. 24 release.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph and her DIVAS Foundation announce the initial line-up for the annual "Divas Simply Singing: Raising Health Awareness"…
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Robinson performed a mixture of memorable old favorites and some notable jams from "Gasms" for NPR's "Tiny Desk Concert" series.
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Brooklyn Museum opens its latest major exhibition, "Spike Lee: Creative Sources," featuring over 350 artifacts on the Award-winning director.
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TheGrio dissects Drake's lyrics to diagnose the source behind his growing habit of sending superfluous dissing toward women.
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Drake sends shots at the two Grammy-winning singers on his new album, "For All the Dogs," released on Friday.
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Music superstar Drake says that he is planning to take a break from music to address health concern related to…
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The first night of the residency features Chris Spencer, Michael Che, Sherri Shepherd, and Gina Yashere, with Tisha Campbell as…
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Open Mike Eagle will dissect the career of Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson for season four of his "What Had Happened Was"…
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The RIAA certified Outkast's 2003 album, "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" 13x platinum, becoming the biggest selling hip-hop album ever.