Musicians
Black Musicians Are Mediocre Now (They Don’t Sell)
Why aren’t black artists selling like their white counterparts; Are the new upcoming black artists mediocre? In this video I’m gonna also give my take on why black acts tend to fall short in the sales...
Guitar virtuoso Mdou Moctar gets political after home country experiences coup
Guitarist Mdou Moctar has been bringing a new kind of music to the world steeped in his cultural heritage. His latest album strikes a decidedly political chord in response to upheaval and a military c...
Challenges Facing Artists in Authoritarian Regimes
Shirin Neshat examines the profound impact of authoritarianism on artistic expression, as well as the resilience and resistance shown by artists in the face of adversity in a conversation with Artists...
The Problem with Hip Hop Artists Empty Promises & Broken Trust
Dr. Boyce Watkins, a renowned finance professor and founder of The Black Business School, is a trailblazer in promoting economic empowerment within the black community. With a PhD in Finance, Dr. Watk...
Mark Anthony Neal, “Black Ephemera: The Crisis and Challenge of the Musical Archive” (NYU Press, …
We are living in an era of unprecedented access to popular culture: contemporary digital infrastructure provides anyone with an internet connection access to a dizzying array of cultural objects past ...
Ne-Yo is not happy with the music industry | Amazon Music
Zeze and Sideman are joined by R&B legend Ne-Yo, who gives his opinion on the current state of R&B, talks new music and plans for the future. Ne-Yo link on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon...
Miley Cyrus Destroys Taylor Swift
Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift have a lot of beef and you won’t believe why. Miley first dissed Taylor in 2015 when she was asked if she wanted to be a part of Taylor’s famous friend group that included...