So Whitney Houston’s album release has been moved up to August 31st to make her eligible for Grammy consideration. In this interview, she gives her reasons why she needed to take a break.

KJ Matthews chats with LeToya Luckett about her new CD which comes out next work. Too bad folks are still interviewing her with the focus ‘what’s life like after Destiny’s Child?’. I think this sister proved her chops with her first solo disc.

Yes, a sister made this song before Elvis Presley remade it for a white audience. The duo behind the music count the original version (Big Momma’s) as one of their favorite songs of all time.

When it comes to hip-hop this song marks a seminal moment. Brothers once learned that they couldn’t talk about a sister without their words coming back to haunt them in mind blowing rhyme. Where are the new Roxanne Shanté’s now anyway?

Mariah Carey wasn’t the first to hit those high notes. Most folks think she is just trying to channel the late, great Minnie Riperton—who hit those high notes with ease. She is still missed.

We’ve been waiting a long time for Maxwell to release some new musics. YEARS!!!! But he’s finally back and he isn’t disappointing us with “Pretty Wings”.

Stephanie Mills sings the classic joint from “The Wiz” on Sinbad’s Summer Jam. Ashanti better study this tape since she’s set to fill Dorothy’s shoes in the Broadway revival.

Jill Scott talks about the making of her latest album “The Real Thing.”

This reminds us that once upon a time the only outlet black folks could count on to see their favorite artists was “Soul Train.” Here’s a classic James Brown performance.

Jill Scott’s open letter to all the people who don’t wish her well.

Another excerpt of Diana Ross’ 2 hour interview with James Lipton from “Inside The Actor’s Studio”.

Diana Ross sits with James Lipton for one of his classic softball interviews. She gives her own version of why Florence Ballards left the group and her transition to a solo career.

Her first mini video short. Starring Janet Jackson with Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jelly Bean Johnson and Ja’net DuBois 1986 A&M Records.

Aretha has been called for many years “The Queen Of Soul”, but many also call her “Lady Soul,” as well as the more affectionate “Sista Re.” She is renowned for her soul and R&B recordings but is also adept at jazz, rock, blues, pop, and gospel. She is generally regarded as one of the top [...]

A fascinating series of interviews have been conducted by The Detroit Free Press in honor of Motown’s 50th Anniversary. Here, Martha Reeves keeps it real about the racism they faced when they toured. Berry Gordy tries to make it sound all pretty but Martha keeps it real. Y’all it ain’t no joke.

Before the late Nell Carter came into our living rooms in “Gimme A Break.” She was in the hit “Ain’t Misbehavin’” which paid a rousing tribute to the songs of the one and only Fats Waller.

Here’s sweet harmony in action. The sisters of Sweet Honey in The Rock create an artistic sound with their voices that will have you on your feet.
This is a TBGS classic to remind you that we make all kinds of music.

You may not fully appreciate (or even like) opera, or classical music but you still have to give a Diva like Jessye Norman her due. An amazing talent hands down.

Here’s jazz great Nina Simone doing her thing on a German tv show circa 1967. Love, love, love the white fishnet outfit.

This clips is a little grainy but it features a tv segment about the Apollo that features the man who would become President Ronald Reagan. Dinah’s delivery is absolutely amazing.

There’s no one like Ella and I would be remiss if she didn’t have a place on TBGS. This lady can scat and sing with an effortless beauty and clarity. And we have yet to see her style replicated.

Another great video from the fabulous Keri Hilson. She is certainly doing her thing.

This song is more than a bit infectious. Keri spent so much time collaborating on other people’s CDs that she had a good lineup for her own project.

Cassie may be more famous for being Diddy’s alleged paramour than she is for her music. But now she seems to be paying attention to her work.

It may have taken forever for singer/songwriter Keri Hilson to release her first solo project but let’s just say it was well worth the wait.

Here’s a preview from the second night of Tavis Smiley’s interview with Prince. Oh so much to talk about, so little time.

The purple one made a special guest appearance on Tavis Smiley. He tackled everything from why he doesn’t vote to his childhood and his experience with record labels. Here’s an excerpt.

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