For decades now, February has been widely celebrated in North America as Black History Month. The celebration was primarily introduced in 1926 and originally took place during one week, the second one of February, which marked the anniversary of Frederick Douglass.. READ MORE >

Black History Month Compilation - Blu

Posted by Chelsea Harrisson ON Feb 21, 2012
After releasing something like over 6 full-length albums, 7 ep's, with collaborators amongst the names of Exile, Madlib, and Flying Lotus, Blu is on the most talented and hard working underground rappers of our time.  From emcee to proficient rapper to producer extraordinaire.. READ MORE >

BHM Week 3 - Joker

Posted by thierryt ON Feb 20, 2012 IN Electronic / Dance
 Joker is a dubstep artist from London, U.K. He started off his career as a DJ, but now decided to produce his own music, and decided that dubstep, the grimes, his own style of music, was the way to go. He has his own insane range of material, and his production style started at the age of 15. .. READ MORE >

BHM Artist Spotlight- Defeater

Posted by billyeff ON Feb 16, 2012
I know what you're thinking. "Those dudes aren't black". No, they're not. The concept is, however. Defeater is a hardcore band from Massachussetts, who have forged themselves a name as one of the biggest up-and-coming hardcore bands, recently playing as opening act for veterans Every Time I Die in the U.K. Defeater are, f.. READ MORE >
February means celebrating Black History Month, and to start the month right I'd like to share a simple-minded dark video directed by Aki Roukala for Mirel Wagner's heartfelt track titled "No Death". Mirel is an Ethopian born multi-talented musician who lives in Finland. Her debut album is quiet and intim.. READ MORE >