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Andre Harrell was hip-hop’s blackest record man
From ghetto fabulous to new jack swing, if it was unapologetically black and cool, Harrell had a hand in it
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Little Richard whop-bopped America upside the head while inventing rock ‘n’ roll
From screaming vocals to uninhibited sexuality, he was the prototype for the modern music superstar
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The-Dream isn’t resting
The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter on his new album ‘SXTP4,’ his Instagram Live battle and COVID-19’s impact on the music industry
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Beyoncé joins Megan Thee Stallion on ‘Savage’ remix for a good cause
The remix is a charity single to raise money for Bread of Life, which is working with Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD during the COVID-19 pandemic
‘Another Act’: Rapper and reality TV star T.I. talks Atlanta Hawks, the effect of COVID-19 and his new music
Also, he opens up about the legacy of Vince Carter
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NFL Draft: Don’t expect Andrew Thomas to miss a beat in the pros
The top offensive lineman in the draft is grounded by music, family and faith
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Music to his ears: How Jackie Robinson’s love of jazz helped civil rights movement
The ‘Afternoon of Jazz’ concert hosted by Jackie and his wife Rachel was a ‘jam session for civil rights’ and raised nearly $15,000
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As Broadway pauses, Jordan Fisher of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ turns to songwriting and gaming
The first black actor to have the Broadway role full time just released a love song geared for the era of the coronavirus
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How Bill Withers, soul music’s quiet man, became a sampling favorite for R&B and hip-hop
From Blackstreet to Travis Scott, musicians of every stripe found inspiration in his songs