2026 is an election year for the great Golden State. Local and statewide elections are being held throughout the second half of the year. The primary elections are on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The purpose of the primary election is for voters to determine which candidates compete in the general election, which will be Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Michael was a great biopic of Michael Jackson’s legacy. Although I feel the film was in some cases a snippet into the greatness of such a prominent star the emphasis on his creativity, his heart, and intent highlight just how great of an artist and human Michael Jackson truly is. There will never be another like him. His impact will forever reign supreme.

May we always remember their contributions and continue to proliferate the art of music in their honor. Without them, there'd be no Gospel, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Disco, R and B, Grunge, House, and female presence in hip hop and rap. The courage to go first and share your art with the masses is not an easy feat.

Momo Boyd, Ebony Riley, Coco Jones, Baby Rose R&B girlies and guys are taking the cake for March Madness! They've been dominating the playlists and are on constant repeat. These R&B faves and newcomers have released a variety of jams, some of which teeter between alternative, neo-soul, and pop. Nonetheless, browse the selection, you know what to press (play). Ebony Riley is an artist I recently became privy to. Her single 'Honest' is a song about the vulnerability of keepin'

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Tiana Major9, Victoria Monet, Mya, Alex Isley This February, the lovers ruled in R&B with new music from Tiana Major9. A sophomore album from Baby Keem, collaborations in Hip Hop by Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux, and new jazz albums from Terrace Martin. Plus upcoming projects from Alex Isley, Mya, and Ye. Tiana Major9 delivered her new album, "November Scorpio," just before Valentine's Day and paired it with visuals for her lead single 'Desire.' A song of yearning and territ

West Coast Wednesday: Top of the Year & We’re Highlighting what theLadies of the West have to Say! Headlining Women-Only Rap Cyphers.

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Summer Walker completes her album trilogy with 'Finally Over It' & Wale shares 'Everything is A lot'.

As for the stars of the main event, Ms. Brandy Norwood and Ms. Monica Denise (muah, chef's kiss). Both ladies did the damn thang. They provided us with vocals, dancing, fashion (including badass boots and blazers), and a fantastic lineup of special guests, such as 50 Cent, Miguel, Ty Dolla $ign, Kehlani, who presented Brandy with flowers, and Ella Mai. I personally saw celebrity attendances by Omarion, Joie Chavis, Kayla Nicole, and Ms. Niecey Nash. Yeah, the ladies just got

This conversation led to a broader discussion of Black Californians, more specifically Black people in Los Angeles and the surrounding cities, being labeled coons and anti-black also.

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West Coast Wednesday: New Releases + Tyler Pushes the line of hip-hop’s sound w/ Don't Tap the Glass.

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The ladies in R&B have been holding things down melodically, releasing all the R&B hits. I highly recommend filling your R&B playlists with the latest tunes from some of R&B's up-and-coming and veteran artists.

West Coast music artists are dominating the Hip Hop/Rap scene. LA's (Compton) top artist is set to display dominance on the national tour.