Beyoncé, Solange, John Legend, Nas and More Make “Ebony” Power 100 List

ABC/Ida Mae AstuteThis year, Ebony‘s Power 100 list features an impressive number of honorees from the music industry. Sisters Beyoncé and Solange, John Legend, Nas, Chance the Rapper, Lupe Fiasco, actor Donald Glover — also known as rapper Childish Gambino, Killer Mike and The Weeknd all made the prestigious list for their various artistic
Tinashe Releases Surprise Mixtape Album, “Nightride”

Dennis LeupoldTinashe fans received a surprise from the artist on Thursday with the release of a new mixtape, Nightride. The singer explained the studio project on Twitter, which comes as a precursor to her long-anticipated sophomore album, Joyride. “Nightride is my
Alicia Keys Is Feeling the Fan Love for Her New Album, “Here”
RCA RecordsThe wait is over — Alicia Keys‘ long-anticipated album, Here, is now available in stores and digital platforms everywhere and the singer is feeling the love. In an emoji-filled tweet on Friday Alicia wrote that she woke up to fans’
John Legend Unveils New Album Release Date and “Love Me Now” Video Teaser

ABC/Randy HolmesGet ready to get lifted with John Legend‘s newest album, Darkness and Light, set to officially arrive in stores and digital platforms on December 2. Also available now to pre-order, Darkness and Light will comprise of twelve tracks and guest
Nas, Alicia Keys & More Featured on “The Hamilton Mixtape” Album

Joan MarcusLin-Manuel Miranda‘s smash hit Broadway show, Hamilton, will have its very own official mixtape album, featuring some A-list musical talent. Nas, Alicia Keys, John Legend, The Roots, Common, Queen Latifah, Usher, Busta Rhymes, Jill Scott, Wiz Khalifa, Chance the Rapper, Miguel, Joell Ortiz, Andra Day, Ashanti, Ja Rule, Aloe Blacc and K’naan all make appearances on
Everybody Relax: Beyoncé CMA Promo Clip Removed Because Beyoncé Ordered It

ABC/Image Group LAOK, everybody take a breath. The Country Music Association didn’t remove an online promo clip of Beyoncé performing with the Dixie Chicks because of any backlash. They removed it because Beyoncé’s people told them to.
Alicia Keys Mixes “Personal and Political” on Her New Album, “Here”

RCA RecordsAlicia Keys‘ new album, Here, arrives in stores and on digital platforms everywhere Friday, and fans of the artist may soon recognize a mix both personal and political influences within each track, like “Holy War,” Keys explains