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Like most of the Purple Music World, we were intensely stunned by the news…

#SleptOnSoul: Res’ ‘How I Do’ by Michael A. Gonzales We are taught from a…

With the rapid proliferation of music streaming services during the past few years—including the…

By Solomon Words | @sologeeohdee Compton, California. You hear the name and automatically think…

By Justin Chadwick | @justin_chadwick The Low End Theory. Illmatic. The Chronic. Enter the…

Without a doubt, Prince’s third album Dirty Mind, which celebrates its 35th anniversary today,…

The Story of Gary Clark Jr.’s Inspirations by Michael A. Gonzales Praised by Rolling…

When I first heard pioneering Los Angeles rap crew Niggaz Wit Attitudes (N.W.A) in…

It was the winter of 1996 and Tony! Toni! Toné! was on the verge…

For those who don’t know, Kehlani is a 19 year-old R&B artist who hails…

By Justin Chadwick | @justin_chadwick Happy 35th Anniversary to Diana Ross’ LP Diana, originally…

By Justin Chadwick | @justin_chadwick Happy 25th Birthday to Tony! Toni! Toné!’s sophomore LP…

Right on the heals of seeing the upcoming N.W.A. trailer, we are super hyped…

To Pimp A Butterfly is Not an album; It’s a Manifesto Review by Yvorn…

By Justin Chadwick | @justin_chadwick Happy 15th Anniversary to Blackalicious’ debut LP Nia, originally released…

Gets a Modern Update from Producer faruhdey The great producer of soul music gets…

E s t a. Brings New Jack Sound Back, And It Sounds As Good…

Anyone who follow this site knows we have a soft spot for all things…

Each December, as Thanksgiving blurs into the rearview and the new year beckons, my…

Funky and quirky, this production is just fun to listen to. There are some…