June Is Black Music Month — and It's More Than a Playlist
(LTR): Tierra Whack — Whack’s Museum; Hit-Boy — HITstory 2: Success Is A Dirty Word; Nia Smith — Payback Is a Dog; S!MONE — There Will Be Signs; EJ Jones — LUH Mo’ Love; Navy Blue — Sir Render; Buddy — Simmie Simms III; Imani Imani — Papercut; Jaymin — Sweet Nothings; Black Milk — Ceremonial
Every June, we pause and listen to music that serves as the soundtrack to our lives. From jazz, gospel, to rhythm and blues, black artists are the culture and foundation of every genre. Their music has the ability to transcend time and space and is constantly evolving.
Closing out Black Music Month, we reflect on familiar and emerging artists from the UK to Los Angeles. We celebrate those who transform heartbreak and betrayal into triumph and success. Black music is timeless, often duplicated yet under appreciated. Continue to enjoy, discover, support, and celebrate black music!
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Nia Smith, Payback Is A Dog
From Brixton, South London, Nia Smith has established as one of the most compelling new artists, bringing a sophisticated touch to the R&B genre. Her highly anticipated sophomore project, ‘Payback is a Dog’, arrives on June 26.
Her recent single, "High" delves into the importance of releasing things that no longer serve a purpose. The collection of stories on ‘Payback Is A Dog’ is a reflection of Nia’s journey is available Friday June 26.
Hit-Boy, HITstory 2: Success Is A Dirty Word
Hit-Boy defines success on his own terms, after eighteen years under a publishing deal signed at nineteen, Hit-Boy releases his long-awaited independent album, ‘Success Is A Dirty Word’. He offers a personal and honest look at life at the top without the facade. ‘Success Is A Dirty Word’ is a tribute to his resilience, capturing complex internal emotions and raw vulnerability on tracks like National TV he raps “I showed my dad the world and he still went back to prison, that shit fucked me up for a minute and hurt my feelings...it ain't too many walking this planet as strong as it is, my life feel like it's scripted, banned from television.”
The album serves as a revelation, proving that Hit-Boy is navigating his journey his way!
S!MONE, There Will Be Signs
Simone Joy Jones demonstrates her versatility as an artist as she makes a seamless transition from television to the recording studio. Her latest EP, ‘There Will Be Signs,’ is an emotional exploration that blends acoustic sounds with alternative R&B. Through tracks such as "Worst Part," where S!mone bared her soul with only a guitar and her vocals, she invites listeners on an intimate journey into her world.