(ThyBlackMan.com) Macy Gray is one of those rare artists whose voice is instantly recognizable—gritty, soulful, and full of personality. When she arrived on the scene in the late ’90s, her sound stood apart from anything else in pop or R&B. She wasn’t chasing trends; she was building her own lane, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) From the first time I heard Seal’s voice, I knew it wasn’t just music—it was something more. Something spiritual. His songs didn’t just sound good; they made you feel something deeper, like he was reaching into your soul and giving your emotions a name. Whether it was love, loss, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you came up during the late ’80s and early ’90s like I did, then Guy wasn’t just a group—they were a moment. Their sound was everywhere: house parties, slow jams on the radio, the backdrop to your first dance, and maybe even your first heartbreak. Guy was the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to funk music royalty, few artists embodied the genre’s flamboyance, power, and unfiltered creativity quite like Rick James. The self-proclaimed “King of Punk Funk” brought together infectious grooves, rock star rebellion, and unapologetic sensuality, leaving behind a catalog that still sounds revolutionary today. Whether you’re vibing ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The first time I heard Brian McKnight’s voice, it didn’t just sound good—it felt like love. That voice, warm and unwavering, wrapped around every lyric like an embrace. It wasn’t just smooth or technically flawless—it was sincere, like he was singing directly to the deepest part of your heart. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Sade that feels like home. Maybe it’s the velvety calm in her voice, or the way her music wraps around you like a warm, familiar blanket on a rainy day. She doesn’t just sing—she glides, whispers, and lingers in the spaces between words. I’ve turned to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you grew up on real R&B—songs that made you feel something deep in your chest—then Jaheim is a name that likely sits somewhere close to your heart. When he first hit the scene, there was something raw and honest about his voice. It wasn’t overly polished or commercial—it ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If there was no beef with Kendrick Lamar, Drake would still be problematic. This is the biggest indictment of the fanbase and culture. How many more beefs did he need to engage in? How many more Black women would he need to drag personally? How many more childlike temper ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about James Cleveland’s voice that feels like home. Maybe it’s the way he blends sermon with song, or maybe it’s the unshakable honesty in every word he sings. For me—and for so many others—his music isn’t just gospel; it’s therapy, it’s church, it’s family, it’s healing. This ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The football world was struck with heartbreaking news this weekend, as former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was found dead Saturday night in Houston. Just 24 years old, Lacy’s sudden death has left the LSU community, his hometown of Thibodaux, Louisiana, and football fans across the country grappling with ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Billy Ocean’s music that feels like a warm breeze on a tough day—comforting, familiar, and deeply soulful. Growing up, his songs were always somewhere in the background—playing from the stereo during family gatherings, sneaking into quiet moments on late-night radio, or lifting moods during road trips. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something special about digging through old records and stumbling upon a voice that grabs you by the heart—and for me, that voice was Jackie Moore’s. The first time I heard her sing “Precious, Precious,” I stopped everything. That southern soul, the grit in her delivery, the honesty in ...