Creative yasiin bey, still known to many as Mos Def, draws inspiration from a diverse array of creative influences—while being an influence. In an exclusive clip, he lists renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, the mystical poet Rumi and political activist El Malki Shabazz (Malcolm X), among many others, who have played a significant role in shaping
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German lords of the doomed riff, Adversvm have returned, rejuvenated and retooled in the art of mood soaked heaviness, on their latest studio effort Vama Marga (released this past June from Moribund Records). Complete with a new drummer and keyboardist and expert production from Soundlodge Studio out of Rhauderfehn, Germany (Dew Scented, Anvil), Vama Marga
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Last month, Donna Missal released her third studio album, Revel. Coming in at just over 31 minutes, there’s no filler. Each track builds on the momentum of the last. It sounds like an artist with the freedom to do what they want. The opener “Flicker” is a skittering dance song with late night synths. The
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Fans believe in the magic of Hallmark programming. It’s feel-good, heartwarming entertainment that often reminds you of the beauty in this world. It’s also one of the few options available if you’re looking for a little old-fashioned romance. It’s the on-screen counterpart of Harlequin Romance novels, which bypass sex for love. Hallmark movies give us
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Grammy winner Fantasia has announced that her bourgeoning business, Addies Place, will be releasing a line of swimwear. The inspiration for this line comes from her grandmother, Apostle Addie Collins, who passed away in 2015. “Do you remember when swimwear was sexy, yet classy? I want to bring that vibe back with an exclusive Nightgowns,
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U.S. melodic black metal kings UADA return with Crepuscule Natura, their fourth record for Eisenwald and first new LP in three years, and Decibel has conjured an exclusive deluxe edition on heavy-weight Translucent Orange wax, limited to just 100 copies! We’re so excited about this release that we also have a tantalizing track-by-track breakdown of the immensely-anticipated album right here. Spanning 41 minutes
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Jazmine Sullivan has a new award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her single “Girl Like Me” featuring H.E.R. is now certified platinum. The acoustic-driven track, produced by Bongo ByTheWay, has sold more than one million equivalent units. It previously went gold in February 2022 after selling 500,000 units.  “Girl Like Me,” which
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Have you ever wondered what makes fireworks different colors? Apparently it all has to do with what metals are chosen to go along with the black power that makes everything go “boom”: They all have the main ingredient — black powder — and are then combined with a certain chemical or mineral. That chemical or
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