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On Anniversary of Marvin Gaye's Death, Ex-Wife Janis Speaks -- EXCLUSIVE Interview

On the 29th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's passing, we spoke to his ex-wife Janis about his lasting legacy. ...Read More »

Lenny Kravitz to Play Marvin Gaye in Biopic

Lenny Kravitz to play Marvin Gaye in new film. ...Read More »

R&B for Dummies: Guide to Understand Genre's Ups and Downs

The BoomBox presents R&B for Dummies, a guide to understand the genres ups and downs. ...Read More »

Valentine's Day Music: 10 Albums to Get You in the Mood

From Drake's Canadian crooner The Weeknd to the legendary Otis Redding, the lyrics featured on the following LPs are sure to set the mood for lovers everywhere. ...Read More »

John Legend Helps Kids Confront Social Issues With Marvin Gaye Song

Mike Coppola, Getty Images WASHINGTON (AP) - Grammy award-winning singer John Legend surprised ...Read More »

Jay-Z the Subject of Georgetown Sociology Course

The life and lyrics of Jay-Z are the subject of a new sociology course at Georgetown University. ...Read More »

Big Sean Shoots 'Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay' Video in New York

G.O.O.D Music rapper Big Sean received yet another big-league boost recently, when he landed revered video director Hype Williams to helm the visual for his Kanye West-assisted third single 'Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay.' ...Read More »

Big Sean Taps Kanye for 'Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay'

Rapper Big Sean has had a long road to success. Though he was immediately signed to G.O.O.D. Music in 2005, after kicking one freestyle in front of Kanye West, the Detroit MC has seen his 'Finally Famous: The Album' debut delayed time and again. ...Read More »

20 Best Feel-Good Songs by Great Black Artists

June 2011 marks the 32nd anniversary of Black Music Month, which gives us 30 full days to celebrate the dedicated musicians who have entertained us throughout the years. ...Read More »

Biopics We Wish Would Happen & Stars We'd Want to Star in Them

With Fantasia gearing up to play gospel legend Mahalia ...Read More »

Lil Twist Breaks Down His Three Favorite Coming of Age Rappers

Twist is set to drop his tentatively titled debut 'Don't Get It Twisted' later this year. The album's lead single features Wayne, who also made the transition from youthful MC to adult spitter. So we asked Twist, with a legendary list of rappers in mind -- LL Cool J, MC Lyte, Special Ed, Bow Wow and Wayne -- to breakdown three of the most successful acts that have grown up in the hip-hop biz. ...Read More »