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Afropunk Festival 2015 Day One: Lauryn Hill, Grace Jones, Kelis & More Deliver Good Vibes [EXCLUSIVE]
From Lauryn Hill's tardy performance to Kelis' big pregnancy news and more, check out what went down on day one at Afropunk festival in Brooklyn, N.Y.
10 Best R&B Albums of 2014
From funk to hip-hop and blues to electronic inspiration, check out the 10 Best R&B Albums of 2014.
10 Best R&B Songs of 2014
Not too long ago, folks were wondering if R&B could ever make a comeback, and it's safe to say this year, there were more songs to go around from the club to the bedroom. The Boombox highlights the 10 Best R&B Songs of 2014.
D’Angelo and the Vanguard, ‘Black Messiah’ [ALBUM REVIEW]
D'Angelo's third album, 'Black Messiah,' is here nearly 15 years after the release of 'Voodoo.' Find out if the singer's project is worthy of your time.
Kickin’ It in Croatia With Action Bronson & DJ Premier: One Writer’s Experience at 2014 Outlook Festival [EXCLUSIVE]
This is a travel diary of select performances, sights and sounds from the musical extravaganza that is the 2014 Outlook Festival featuring DJ Premier, Barrington Levy and Action Bronson.
A Sneak Peek at One Writer’s Experience at 2014 Outlook Festival in Croatia [EXCLUSIVE]
One writer heads to Croatia for the 2014 Outlook Festival. Check out a sneak peek of the experience before the travel diary debuts.
Luke James Speaks on Connecting Through Music, Lessons From Beyonce and New Album [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Luke James opens up about connecting through music, the lessons he's learned from Beyonce while on tour and the songs his fans can expect on his new self-titled album, arriving Sept. 23.
25 Hip-Hop and R&B Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
Do you think you know everything about your favorite hip-hop and R&B artists? Think again. Here are 25 Hip-Hop and R&B Facts That Will Blow Your Mind.
Pleasure P Talks Love, Pretty Ricky, and ‘Break Up to Makeup’ [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Marcus Cooper aka Pleasure P wants to bring R&B back to its roots with his latest mixtape 'Break Up To Make Up'
Why Black Theaters Still Matter in 21st Century America
Do we still need historically black venues for hip-hop and R&B artists in a "post-racial" America?