H.E.R.

Illustration of Frank Ocean by Marcus Escobar for an article on avant-garde music

Artists Like Frank Ocean and H.E.R. Are Heralds of an Avant-Garde Music Wave

With a mix of neo-soul, jazz fusion, hip-hop and pop, the rich, deep-set tones of a new genre are infiltrating popular culture.…

December 10, 2020

Instagram picture of Lil Baby's single "The Bigger Picture," a protest song

Here Are Some of the 5 Most Impactful Protest Songs of 2020

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Using beautiful melodies, catchy beats and lyrics that stick with you, this music reflects the struggles of these tumultuous times.…

July 16, 2020

In an article describing her latest album, Jhené Aiko is seen here performing on 'Saturday Night Live with Jimmy Kimmel'

Bitterness, Growth and Moving On in Jhené Aiko’s ‘Chilombo’

Victoria Acosta, Southern Adventist University

The singer-songwriter dives deep into life, post-breakup, and gives her listeners the authentic healing she discovered.…

March 17, 2020

H.E.R. Dropped the Album ‘I Used to Know Her,’ and We Are Loving It

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

This album is the comeback of R&B no one knew we needed.…

September 17, 2019

Breaking Down Ed Sheeran’s ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project’

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

Each song has something to offer listeners — whether it be positive or negative.…

July 29, 2019

The Top 5 Iconic Moments of This Year’s BET Awards

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The annual awards ceremony aims to showcase the best of black performers, and the 2019 Awards did just that, with established legends and fresh faces alike.…

July 14, 2019

6 Female Artists Who Prove Women Are Defining and Perfecting Alternative R&B

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

10/10 would recommend taking a listen.…

July 30, 2018

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