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Why did Jamie Foxx receive the Ultimate Icon award at the BET Awards 2025?

Jamie Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop, is an actor, comedian and singer who has been in the game for nearly 40 years now. The 57-year-old is known for his early comedy, and then his run of sitcoms, notably in ‘In Living Colour’ as Wanda, a recurring character in ‘Roc’, and then, in 1996, his own sitcom, ‘The Jamie Foxx Show’. After this, Foxx began starring alongside A-List actors such as Will Smith and Tom Cruise in a series of films. […]

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R'n'B

Spotlight: How Keke Palmer changed the game with her new album ‘Just Keke’

How Keke Palmer changed the game with her new album ‘Just Keke’Lauren Keyana  ‘Keke’ Palmer is a well-known television and film personality, appearing on projects such as ‘True Jackson VP’, ‘Scream Queens’, ‘Nope’, ‘Hustlers’ and more. Along with this, Palmer has had an extensive music career, dating all the way back to 2006. This A-List celebrity has always had a delightful personality, and this has resulted in many internet memes of her surfacing and making huge waves on apps such […]

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Godfather of House

Portrait of a Legend: Frankie Knuckles — The Architect of House

Portrait of a Legend: Frankie Knuckles — The Architect of House There are moments in music when a sound becomes a movement—and behind that moment, there’s often one name. For house music, that name is Frankie Knuckles. More than a DJ, more than a producer—he was a pioneer, an alchemist who transformed disco’s ashes and electronic fragments into something sacred. In the clubs he played, people didn’t just dance—they were reborn. This is the story of a man who gave […]

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Afro/Amapiano

Spotlight: TEMS — Soul, Strength, and the Sound of a New Africa

Spotlight: TEMS — Soul, Strength, and the Sound of a New Africa In a music world full of trends and turbulence, Tems is the calm at the centre of the storm. Her voice doesn’t demand attention—it draws it in. Introspective, grounded, and undeniably powerful, Tems has become one of the most vital voices in contemporary African music. She's not just part of the global Afrobeats conversation; she's expanding its vocabulary—quietly, confidently, and on her own terms. The Breakout Moment Temilade […]

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Portrait of a Legend

Portrait of a Legend: Luther Vandross – The Velvet Voice of Soul

Portrait of a Legend: Luther Vandross – The Velvet Voice of Soul In the pantheon of great voices, few shimmer as timelessly as Luther Vandross. Known for his velvety tone, effortless control, and emotional depth, Vandross wasn’t just a singer—he was a storyteller who turned love, longing, and life into melody. This is the story of a man whose voice could stop time. The Beginning of Brilliance Born on April 20, 1951, in New York City, Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. […]

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Neo Soul

“R&B Heat” – The Hottest Voices in R’&’B/Neo Soul

Neo Soul is more than just a genre — it’s a vibe, a movement, and a soulful rebellion against the overly polished pop and R&B that dominated the late ‘90s and early 2000s. At its core, Neo Soul fuses classic soul, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, funk, and even a touch of poetry. It emerged in the mid-to-late ‘90s as a way for artists to reconnect with the roots of soul music while expressing their modern, personal truths. It’s “neo” (new) — […]

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Welcome to “Queen of the Stage” – Your Ultimate Blog for Spice

A celebration of the bold, brilliant, and unstoppable Queen of Dancehall — Grace “Spice” Hamilton Music & Career Updates Born in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica, and raised in the heart of Old Braeton in Portmore, Spice’s journey from humble beginnings to global stardom is the stuff of legend. In this section, we’ll follow her career closely — from new music releases and viral singles to major performances and international tours. Whether she’s collaborating with legends like Shaggy and Sean […]

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DanceHall

The Rise from Freedom: Vybz Kartel’s Second Coming

After more than a decade behind bars, the gates of Horizon Adult Remand Centre finally opened, and Vybz Kartel — the Worl’ Boss himself — walked free. Thinner, quieter, but far from broken, his return sent shockwaves through Jamaica and the global dancehall scene. Many expected a comeback. Few were prepared for a transformation. Behind bars, Adidja Palmer had become more than an artist. He had become a symbol — of controversy, of resistance, of lyrical genius too bold for […]

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Hip Hop

The 10 UK Rap Artists Redefining the Sound in 2025

UK rap is in an exciting time as it enters a new era. It feels more raw, genre-blurring, and even more diverse than before. As legacy names like Stormzy and Dave have cemented their presence, a fresh wave of artists are rising, and they bring along bold sounds and new stories with them. Here are 10 emerging UK rap talents reshaping the scene in 2025: Pozer From Croydon, Pozer has flawlessly fused UK drill and Jersey club sounds together. With […]

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