Doechii is one of the biggest names in the music industry right now, and the star herself believes that her “literal existence as a queer Black woman” is contributing positively to the hip-hop genre.

Seminal music moments that have shaped 1Xtra, Black music and culture. 1Xtra's Live Lounge Month Listen back to stellar live sets from the likes of Pa Salieu, Odeal and many more. How to listen to ...

St. Louis has been a pivotal city for remarkable Black musicians who have influenced genres, introduced innovative styles, and established benchmarks for musical excellence. From ragtime to blues to ...

As we approach Stephen Lawrence Day, we honour his memory and get an update from BBC journalist Daniel De Simone on what's happened with the case in the last 12 months. We also discuss over ...

“The Girl Is Mine” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 6th, 1982, the date on which, not coincidentally, the rebound of black music’s presence on that chart began, after a three ...

So, what does any of this have to do with Black Sabbath being funky? Just like how the motorized sound of Detroit’s Motown set the frame for early funk, so too did the heavy machinery factories ...

Twitch and Kick streamer Félix "xQc" recently gave his opinion on the music video of pop artist Doechii's hit single Anxiety. The video was released on April 18, 2025, and has accumulated over 3 ...

Video looks 4K but not refreshed as it should be. TV default Multimedia player plays them flawlessly. 8K videos are not playable. I also don't like original Home screen interface so installed KODI and ...

A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business. By Chris Eggertsen As part of our continuing efforts to serve the music industry and its creators, Billboard Pro now ...

"But country music has always had its roots and its evolution in blues." Black and Native Music It should come as no surprise that the fiddle—and folk music in general—was heavily influenced by the ...