In honor of the Black Lives Matter movement, BlueBeat.com has curated a stellar playlist to show our enduring support. With decades-spanning selections from Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, BB King, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Erykah Badu, Public Enemy, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Rihanna and Barack Obama. The musical experience was created to bring conscious anthems to your […]
On Wednesday, June 10th, Iggy Azalea announced via social media that she has become a mother. The rapper has been pretty quiet lately, and now we know one tiny reason why. On Iggy’s Instagram Stories, she wrote: “I have a son. I kept waiting for the right time to say something but if feels like […]
Sean Ardoin’s song “What Do You See” has become the anthem for the Twin Cities protest era, amassing viral video views, leading to it being memorialized as the top feature of Grammy.com. “What Do You See” (Zydekool Records) addresses, head-on, racism and injustice against black males in America. At a time when the nation is […]
Spanish-Harlem born singer/songwriter and producer, Lil Eddie, is excited to announce his new single, “Still”, out now. The digital release, available on all major streaming platforms, will also feature a touching and poignant music video that highlights the message that no matter how difficult a position the world finds itself in, love and positivity will […]
On Tuesday, June 2nd, Chika, Zendaya, Kehlani, SZA, Lizzo and more artists gathered outside LA Mayor Eric Garcetti’s home for a peaceful protest led by Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, BLM LA’s chapter head Melina Abdullah and Insecure actor Kendrick Sampson. This sit-in demanded to defund the police following the murder of George Floyd, […]
Over the weekend, many artists have shared their outrage over George Floyd’s death on social media by demanding justice against the police officers responsible, urging an end to racism, making donations and more, some are leaving their homes to speak out in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Protests have spread across the country, and […]
Musicians across every genre were posting black boxes yesterday, June 2nd, to disconnect from work to focus on community. The music industry is taking a pause to observe what is being called “Black Out Tuesday”, an “urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change.” In honor of yesterday’s action, dozens of artists, from Rihanna […]
Ariana Grande took to the streets of Los Angeles over the weekend, joining the Black Lives Matter protest in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The singer shared her experience at the protest on Twitter this past Sunday, May 31st. The Tweet read, “Hours and miles of peaceful protesting yesterday that got little to no […]
It has been reported that episode four of Bob Marley’s Legacy documentary series was released; this time exploring Bob’s well known love of soccer and his longstanding connection between the game and his music. Delving deep into the archives, never before told anecdotes are revealed on Bob’s life and his impact on the world. Rhythm […]
DOOi Entertainment and rap musician HeidiBe recently announced the release of her new music video to pair with her latest single, “Laughing At You.” The popular single is a sassy hit-back for those who have ever stood in another’s way for no good reason. Since 2014, HeidiBe has been writing, singing, producing, and marketing her […]