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Jazmine Sullivan and the ‘Injustice’ Paid To Black Soul Singers

I love black people. I love black music. I love that Motown sound, that in the pocket, that slow groove, that bass, and that flow. I love the riffs, the runs, the scats, and the growls. I love it all. As such, I am a fierce defender of the art that we produce and of the artists that do it best. That's why Jazmine Sullivan's recent comments on the state of the music ...

Joss Stone’s Billboard “#1 Reggae Album” Is Further Evidence of Our “Adele Problem”

This week, I wrote an article that more than a few people were upset about critiquing British singer Adele. In 9 Black Soul Singers That Move Us More Than Adele Ever Could, I made the claim that even though Adele is talented, the showering praise she receives is unwarranted. And despite claims from commenters that everything doesn't have to "be about race" or that we ...

These 6 Entertainers Should Step Away From the Mic and Into the Light

There’s something about fame. Once you get it, you want to hold onto it forever. And when you lose it, you’ll damn near sell your soul to get it back. All of these artists have enjoyed success. They’ve had fame, fortune, and even legendary status. Now it is time for us, as fans, to caution them against the temptation of the reverse mortgage. They’ve got all ...