festival review

The 2022 One Musicfest Featured Vulnerable Moments From Ms. Lauryn Hill, Jazmine Sullivan & More

The 2022 One Musicfest made its return to Atlanta this weekend and it stood out among the rest because of… Read More

October 10, 2022

Afropunk Made a Triumphant Return to Brooklyn

Afropunk finally returned to Brooklyn after three years away. Afropunk Brooklyn 2022 featured standout performances and the most gorgeous crowd… Read More

September 12, 2022

Made in America 2022: Bad Bunny and Tyler, the Creator Dominate a Mostly Repetitive Festival Experience

Although this year's Made in America Festival consisted of musical excellence from Bad Bunny, Tyler, the Creator, and Burna Boy,… Read More

September 6, 2022

Blue Note Jazz Festival 2022: Finally a Festival Where Music Was All That Mattered

While attending the Inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival, we spoke to standout artists on the bill and their relationship with… Read More

August 3, 2022

Rolling Loud Miami 2022: Kendrick Lamar, Future & Travis Scott Highlight a Weekend Full of Surprises

From Kid Cudi vs. Lil Durk and Kanye West to Future and Travis Scott, Rolling Loud Miami 2022 was dominated… Read More

July 25, 2022

Pharrell’s ‘Something in the Water’ Festival Has Potential… But Needs Work

Pharrell's Something in the Water festival took place in Washington D.C., featuring acts such as Moneybagg Yo, Chloe x Halle,… Read More

June 21, 2022

Broccoli City Festival 2022 Makes a Star-Studded Return with Ari Lennox, Wale & Summer Walker

Broccoli City Festival 2022 amplified the voices of women dominating contemporary R&B. DMV pride was on full display last weekend… Read More

May 11, 2022

NOLA’s New Rap Vanguard Shined at The 2022 BUKU Music + Art Project

The 10th annual BUKU Music + Art Project in New Orleans was brimming with saavy, skilled, and resilient rappers from… Read More

March 31, 2022

Despite its Flaws, Smokin Grooves 2022 Felt Like One Big Family Reunion

Despite Erykah Badu’s headlining slot being cut short, Smokin Grooves 2022 was a great time featuring a mix of classic… Read More

March 22, 2022

Day N Vegas 2021 Tries Stitching Together a New Normal in the Shadow of Astroworld

A week removed from the tragic events of Astroworld, Day N Vegas unmistakably reshaped its festival, prioritizing safety first. It’s… Read More

November 15, 2021

The Biggest Rappers in the Country Swarmed Rolling Loud New York [Photo Gallery]

Rolling Loud pulled up to New York City, featuring performances from J. Cole, Rico Nasty, Bobby Shmurda, and more. Despite… Read More

November 1, 2021

For Better or Worse, Governors Ball 2021 Was a Return to Pre-COVID Normalcy

With performances from A$AP Rocky, Freddie Gibbs, Kehlani, and more, Governors Ball 2021 felt as exhilarating and frustrating as it… Read More

September 27, 2021

From Ari Lennox to Big Daddy Kane: The 2019 Art of Cool Festival Was an Eclectic Mix of Veteran Legends and New Stars

The Art of Cool Festival fuses forward-thinking R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop, jazz, alternative, and spoken word greats over the course of… Read More

September 30, 2019

J. Cole’s Inaugural Dreamville Festival was One Long Dedication Towards Nipsey Hussle [Photo Essay]

Even with the death of Nipsey Hussle still lingering, J. Cole, SZA, Teyana Taylor, J.I.D, and more made sure the inaugural… Read More

April 8, 2019

What it Was Like to Watch Little Brother Reunite at the Art of Cool Festival in North Carolina [RECAP]

The 2018 Art of Cool Festival went down in Durham, NC. Legends like Nas and Erykah Badu performed, but the… Read More

October 3, 2018