(ThyBlackMan.com) When news broke that D’Angelo, the pioneering force behind the neo-soul movement, passed away at 51 after a battle with cancer, the world of music fell silent. He was more than a singer — he was a musician’s musician, a perfectionist who sculpted sound into soul and soul into ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Janet Jackson is more than a pop icon — she is a cultural historian in motion, a mirror to generations of social change and emotional evolution. Across her career, her words have often been as impactful as her music. They capture the struggles and triumphs of identity, love, faith, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When you talk about timeless soul music, The Four Tops deserve a permanent seat at the table. Their music, led by the deep, passionate voice of Levi Stubbs, captured the heart of Motown and the sound of an entire generation. Even decades later, these records still stir emotion, spark ...
Pooh Shiesty Released Early from Federal Prison After 3 Years: What’s Next for the Memphis Rap Star.
(ThyBlackMan.com) Rapper Pooh Shiesty, born Lontrell Donell Williams Jr., has officially been released early from federal prison after serving roughly three years of a five-year sentence. His freedom marks a major turning point for both his personal life and his career—a moment fans have been waiting on since 2021 when ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Manhattans defined what it means to blend heart and harmony into pure soul. From Jersey City to stages around the world, they transformed emotion into sound — crafting songs where smooth vocals, orchestral arrangements, and slow-burning grooves met poetic storytelling. Led by Gerald Alston, their blend of silky ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Everywhere I go lately, people whisper the same question: are we sliding into another blacklist era? They point to what happened to Stephen Colbert. They point to what happened to Jimmy Kimmel. They point to other entertainers whose shows, jokes, or politics suddenly seemed to cost them work. The ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few groups in soul music history embodied the essence of smooth, romantic balladry the way The Stylistics did. Emerging in the early 1970s, the Philadelphia-bred vocal harmony group brought together soaring falsettos, lush orchestral arrangements, and lyrics that perfectly captured matters of the heart. Guided by the production brilliance ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Emotions were never just another R&B group. Formed in Chicago by the Hutchinson sisters—Sheila, Wanda, and Jeanette—they carried the gospel fire of their upbringing straight into the world of soul, funk, and disco. Their harmonies were otherworldly, blending tight church-trained vocals with the swagger of ’70s soul and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Gap Band, composed of brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson, left an indelible mark on funk, R&B, and soul. Known for their electrifying stage presence and infectious grooves, the group produced an extensive catalog that continues to inspire and entertain across generations. Their music isn’t just a soundtrack ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people talk about Curtis Mayfield, they bring up his social consciousness, his political edge, and his ability to soundtrack Black pride in the 1960s and 70s. But to limit him to that lane is to ignore another side of his artistry: the deeply personal and romantic songs he ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) 16 Black Quarterbacks started Week 1—A First in NFL History: P. S. Please don’t tell Donald Trump; he’ll say they’re DEI hires. Black athletes in the NFL have been fighting for a chance to be allowed to line up under center long before today even seemed possible. Quarterbacks like ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Gladys Knight’s legacy as the “Empress of Soul” is cemented not only by her powerhouse voice but also by her ability to make every lyric feel like lived experience. While her catalog includes numerous gospel-inspired, socially aware, and funky numbers, it is her love songs that continue to define ...