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Summer Walker Demands More Respect for R&B
In a recent interview, Summer Walker shared her thoughts about the state of R&B music. R&B is better than the Hip Hop of 2020 to me because that can get super shallow and repetitive. She said Pop music gets all the credit. We’re cute over here when they want to be in their feelings but when it’s time… Read more »
Netflix adds Black Lives Matter as a new content genre on its platform
Courtesy of NetflixNetflix is bringing black narratives to the forefront. In a tweet on Wednesday the streame…
Keith Sweat Says He Respects the New R&B Game
It was during that much talked-about social media debate about who the ‘King of R&B is last year when two R&B veterans sat down with ESSENCE to chime in. Keith Sweat and Case also talked about how they were able to make their mark on the genre. It was back in December when Atlanta singer/songwriter… Read more »