Tag: Neo Soul
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Meshell Ndegeocello on Blue Note: Synonym Interview
Meshell Ndegeocello has spent three decades proving a familiar song can still surprise you. On 'Synonym,' she pairs classics with voices you wouldn't expect: Chaka Khan on 'Islands in the Stream,' Destin Conrad and Moses Sumney trading lines on 'The Closer I Get To You,' Lianne La Havas on 'Don't Look Any Further,' and WILLOW taking on Temple of the Dog's 'Hunger Strike.'
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The Next Prince: Artists Following Steve Lacy
It has been a decade since the passing of musical icon Prince, and the music world is still searching for an heir to the Purple Rain star's throne. The Minneapolis legend redefined what it meant to be a pop sensation, leaving boots too large for any single artist to fill. However, several contemporary artists could be in the running as his successor.
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Odeal on For A Good Time: Summer Afro-R&B 2026
Odeal really doesn't miss when summer comes around. For A Good Time is seven tracks of that Afro-R&B he's perfected, from Rush to the Jorja Smith duet Coming Home to the softer, neo-soul moments like Trying Things. Every song feels made for warm nights and good company.
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Unknown Artists We Love: Bryce Wilson, Amel Larrieux, LeShaun
We explore the deep and unheralded catalogs of Trey Lorenz, Amel Larrieux, and LeShaun. Discover how their quiet brilliance shaped the sound of R&B and hip-hop.
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D’Angelo & Neo-Soul’s Eternal Rhythm | BlkCosmo Blerds
It’s hard to put into words what it means to lose d’angelo, not just the man, but the sound, the feeling, the very essence of soul that he embodied. When news broke of his passing on october 14, 2025, the collective gasp across the music world was almost tangible.
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D’Angelo Dead at 51: Neo-Soul Icon Lost
D'Angelo, neo-soul icon, has died at 51. His family requests privacy. He shaped a generation with his unique blend of gospel, funk, and hip-hop. His albums "Brown Sugar," "Voodoo," and "Black Messiah" are celebrated masterpieces.
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Ashley Walters on Empire Magazine October 2026
Ashley Walters for Empire Magazine. Styling: Leah Abbott Barber: F4Fade
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Dame Dash Sells Life Rights for $550K Amid Debt
Dame Dash's life story sold for $550,000 at a bankruptcy auction, but the proceeds will go toward paying his creditors rather than to him. The sale includes approximately 100 hours of video footage, photographs, memorabilia, and rights to an unreleased documentary project.
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HBCU Homecoming 2026: Most Unforgettable Moments
If 2026 proved anything, it's that nobody does homecoming quite like an HBCU! From celebrity sightings and showstopping marching bands to Divine Nine pride, campus royalty and edge-of-your-seat football finishes, this season delivered plenty of headline-worthy moments. Many historically Black colleges and universities celebrated major milestones, while students and alumni created new memories across their campuses.
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Snoop Dogg Biopic Cast: Who’s Playing Who
The forthcoming Snoop Dogg biopic is rounding out its cast with a pretty full picture of which stars will help bring the film to life. While recent casting news may have been met with online reactions, other choices may inspire more confidence. The film hits screens in August 2027, featuring Jonathan Daviss as Snoop Dogg, Lauren London as his mother Beverly Tate, and an ensemble including Myles Bullock as Dr. Dre, Camron Jones as Tupac Shakur, and Laya DeLeon Hayes as Snoop's wife Shante Broadus.
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Carmelo and La La Anthony Divorce Timeline
After nine years of separation, Carmelo and La La Anthony have reportedly reached a divorce settlement, bringing their 16-year marriage closer to its legal conclusion. The pair first met in 2003 through mutual friend DJ Clue, when Carmelo was establishing himself as an NBA star and La La was building her career in radio and television. Carmelo proposed on Christmas Day 2004, and they married in July 2010 in a lavish New York City ceremony documented for VH1's La La's Full Court Wedding.