Music Archives - Wassupr

Music

Ms. Lauryn Hill brings ‘Diaspora...

Ms. Lauryn Hill brought her 'Diaspora Calling!' festival to the U.K., uniting 35,000 fans with a celebration of Black culture through music and artistry.

BY Oliver J. Jackson
August 13, 2026
0 Comment

Country Music

K. Michelle calls out Shaboozey,...

K. Michelle calls out Shaboozey for a collaboration that didn't materialize, urging Black country artists to unite and support each other in the industry.

BY Oliver J. Jackson
August 5, 2026
0 Comment

Music

By Refusing to Pay Royalties...

Tidal's refusal to pay royalties for AI-generated music sets a significant precedent, sparking debate over the value of human artistry in an increasingly automated industry.

BY Oliver J. Jackson
July 7, 2026
0 Comment

Music

Patti LaBelle headlines BRIC Celebrate...

Patti LaBelle dazzled the audience at the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! benefit concert, where she was honored with a proclamation and performed her beloved R&B and soul classics, celebrating the transformative power of music.

BY Oliver J. Jackson
July 1, 2026
0 Comment

Music

Celebrating the King of Pop’s...

Seventeen years after Michael Jackson's passing, his unparalleled influence on Black music continues to resonate.

BY Oliver J. Jackson
June 26, 2026
0 Comment

Music

Morgan Freeman announces blues album...

Oscar winner Morgan Freeman announces his first blues album 'Death Letter Blues,' released on Juneteenth, celebrating the powerful legacy of Black music with his unique interpretations alongside Taj Mahal.

BY Oliver J. Jackson
June 23, 2026
0 Comment

Record Players Wassupr Featured Image Template

Music

Are Record Players Making a...

A growing number of listeners are turning back to vinyl records for a more authentic experience, signaling a notable resurgence in this classic format.

BY Oliver J. Jackson
March 9, 2026
0 Comment

Johnny Gill Wassupr Featured Image Template

Music

RnB is Back! Johnny Gill...

Johnny Gill's single "One Night" ascends to No. 1 marking a significant milestone in his career and showcasing his enduring legacy in the R&B music industry.

BY Oliver J. Jackson
February 17, 2026
0 Comment

Music

J. Cole’s The Fall-Off: Authenticity...

J. Cole confronts the reality that maintaining his 'Top 3' status requires difficult, sometimes unpopular, decisions.

BY Oliver J. Jackson
January 21, 2026
0 Comment

Leon Thomas Wassupr Featured Image Template

Music

No Leash Needed: Leon Thomas...

Prepare for a genre-bending musical journey as Grammy-winning artist Leon Thomas unveils his “Mutts Don’t Heel Tour,” set to launch globally in October 2025.