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’70s–’00s Black R&B/Soul can’t be topped 🔥 Archivist of rare visuals, culture dives & bridges to today’s heirs
40 years ago today, Janet Jackson released Control.
• Topped the Billboard 200.
• Produced 5 singles that peaked within the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100, making her the FIRST female artist with 5 top 5 hits from one album.
• Sold 10M copies WW and was certified 5x Platinum.
• Topped the Billboard 200.
• Produced 5 singles that peaked within the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100, making her the FIRST female artist with 5 top 5 hits from one album.
• Sold 10M copies WW and was certified 5x Platinum.
February 4, 2026 at 6:12 AM
40 years ago today, Janet Jackson released Control.
• Topped the Billboard 200.
• Produced 5 singles that peaked within the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100, making her the FIRST female artist with 5 top 5 hits from one album.
• Sold 10M copies WW and was certified 5x Platinum.
• Topped the Billboard 200.
• Produced 5 singles that peaked within the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100, making her the FIRST female artist with 5 top 5 hits from one album.
• Sold 10M copies WW and was certified 5x Platinum.
Happy Black History Month! ✊🏿
February 1, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Happy Black History Month! ✊🏿
26 years ago today, D’Angelo released Voodoo.
The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, sold 320K first week, spent 33 weeks on the chart, and found global success. Led by “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” the album won Best R&B Album at the Grammys and has sold over 1.7M copies in the U.S.
The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, sold 320K first week, spent 33 weeks on the chart, and found global success. Led by “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” the album won Best R&B Album at the Grammys and has sold over 1.7M copies in the U.S.
January 25, 2026 at 7:14 PM
26 years ago today, D’Angelo released Voodoo.
The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, sold 320K first week, spent 33 weeks on the chart, and found global success. Led by “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” the album won Best R&B Album at the Grammys and has sold over 1.7M copies in the U.S.
The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, sold 320K first week, spent 33 weeks on the chart, and found global success. Led by “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” the album won Best R&B Album at the Grammys and has sold over 1.7M copies in the U.S.
50 years ago today, “Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)” by Diana Ross reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
January 24, 2026 at 5:07 AM
50 years ago today, “Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)” by Diana Ross reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Eartha Kitt photographed by Carl Van Vechten, October 1952. 🕊
Today would’ve been her 99th birthday.
Today would’ve been her 99th birthday.
January 17, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Eartha Kitt photographed by Carl Van Vechten, October 1952. 🕊
Today would’ve been her 99th birthday.
Today would’ve been her 99th birthday.
Happy Birthday to two legendary Capricorn Queens, Sade Adu, and Aaliyah Haughton!
January 16, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Happy Birthday to two legendary Capricorn Queens, Sade Adu, and Aaliyah Haughton!
34 years ago today, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson released “Remember the Time.”
January 14, 2026 at 6:37 PM
34 years ago today, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson released “Remember the Time.”
67 years ago today, Berry Gordy founded Motown Records, changing the musical and cultural landscape in America and abroad forever.
Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and The Jackson 5, to name a few, were some of the legendary acts signed to the record label.
Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and The Jackson 5, to name a few, were some of the legendary acts signed to the record label.
January 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
67 years ago today, Berry Gordy founded Motown Records, changing the musical and cultural landscape in America and abroad forever.
Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and The Jackson 5, to name a few, were some of the legendary acts signed to the record label.
Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and The Jackson 5, to name a few, were some of the legendary acts signed to the record label.
Happy 55th Birthday to the legendary Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, the incomparable Mary J. Blige!
January 11, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Happy 55th Birthday to the legendary Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, the incomparable Mary J. Blige!
33 years ago, Whitney Houston released “I’m Every Woman.”
January 5, 2026 at 5:24 AM
33 years ago, Whitney Houston released “I’m Every Woman.”
Happy Heavenly Birthday to the undisputed Queen of Disco and Mother of Modern Pop and EDM, Donna Summer! Today, she would have turned 77! 🕊️
December 31, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to the undisputed Queen of Disco and Mother of Modern Pop and EDM, Donna Summer! Today, she would have turned 77! 🕊️
Happy 71st Birthday to one of the greatest actors of all time, Denzel Washington! 🐐
December 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Happy 71st Birthday to one of the greatest actors of all time, Denzel Washington! 🐐
9 years ago today, we lost a pop culture icon and one of the best-selling musicians of all time, the legendary George Michael. ❤️🕊️
December 25, 2025 at 5:14 AM
9 years ago today, we lost a pop culture icon and one of the best-selling musicians of all time, the legendary George Michael. ❤️🕊️
17 years ago today, we lost the legendary Hollywood diva, Miss Eartha Kitt. May her soul continue to rest in peace. ❤️🕊️
December 25, 2025 at 5:03 AM
17 years ago today, we lost the legendary Hollywood diva, Miss Eartha Kitt. May her soul continue to rest in peace. ❤️🕊️
30 years ago today, Waiting to Exhale, starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine & Lela Rochon, was released. Directed by Forest Whitaker in his feature debut, it opened at #1 and grossed $81M worldwide a landmark film centering Black women’s lives in mainstream Hollywood.
December 22, 2025 at 5:08 AM
30 years ago today, Waiting to Exhale, starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine & Lela Rochon, was released. Directed by Forest Whitaker in his feature debut, it opened at #1 and grossed $81M worldwide a landmark film centering Black women’s lives in mainstream Hollywood.
Reminder: in 1997, Missy Elliott and Destiny’s Child were already doing visuals that are still considered innovative today.
December 18, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Reminder: in 1997, Missy Elliott and Destiny’s Child were already doing visuals that are still considered innovative today.
Donna Summer, 1978 / Janet Jackson, 1993.
December 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Donna Summer, 1978 / Janet Jackson, 1993.
12 years ago today, Beyoncé released her self-titled visual album, BEYONCÉ.
•Reached #1 on the Billboard 200.
•Sold 617,000 copies in the USA & 828,773 copies WW in the first 3 days.
•Revolutionized surprise releases & visual albums.
•Was certified 5× Platinum
•Sold 10M+ copies WW
•Won 3 #GRAMMYs
•Reached #1 on the Billboard 200.
•Sold 617,000 copies in the USA & 828,773 copies WW in the first 3 days.
•Revolutionized surprise releases & visual albums.
•Was certified 5× Platinum
•Sold 10M+ copies WW
•Won 3 #GRAMMYs
December 13, 2025 at 5:06 AM
12 years ago today, Beyoncé released her self-titled visual album, BEYONCÉ.
•Reached #1 on the Billboard 200.
•Sold 617,000 copies in the USA & 828,773 copies WW in the first 3 days.
•Revolutionized surprise releases & visual albums.
•Was certified 5× Platinum
•Sold 10M+ copies WW
•Won 3 #GRAMMYs
•Reached #1 on the Billboard 200.
•Sold 617,000 copies in the USA & 828,773 copies WW in the first 3 days.
•Revolutionized surprise releases & visual albums.
•Was certified 5× Platinum
•Sold 10M+ copies WW
•Won 3 #GRAMMYs
29 years ago today, The Preacher’s Wife, starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Jenifer Lewis, Gregory Hines, and Loretta Devine was released in theaters. 🔥
December 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
29 years ago today, The Preacher’s Wife, starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Jenifer Lewis, Gregory Hines, and Loretta Devine was released in theaters. 🔥
Happy 68th Birthday to the LEGENDARY Queen of Percussion, Sheila E.! 🔥🥁
December 12, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Happy 68th Birthday to the LEGENDARY Queen of Percussion, Sheila E.! 🔥🥁
Happy 85th Birthday to the First Black Female Pop Superstar, Ms. Dionne Warwick! 🥀
December 12, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Happy 85th Birthday to the First Black Female Pop Superstar, Ms. Dionne Warwick! 🥀
32 years ago today, Janet Jackson’s “Again” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
“Again” received Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song. Then-husband René Elizondo, Jr. directed the accompanying music video.
“Again” received Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song. Then-husband René Elizondo, Jr. directed the accompanying music video.
December 11, 2025 at 6:43 AM
32 years ago today, Janet Jackson’s “Again” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
“Again” received Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song. Then-husband René Elizondo, Jr. directed the accompanying music video.
“Again” received Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song. Then-husband René Elizondo, Jr. directed the accompanying music video.
47 years ago today, Chic’s “Le Freak” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. 🔥
December 9, 2025 at 5:14 AM
47 years ago today, Chic’s “Le Freak” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. 🔥
29 years ago today, Toni Braxton’s “Un-Break My Heart” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. 🎶
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
29 years ago today, Toni Braxton’s “Un-Break My Heart” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. 🎶
Black R&B girl groups serving Christmas glamour across generations. ✨
The Ronettes – 1963
The Supremes – 1965
Destiny’s Child – 2001
The Ronettes – 1963
The Supremes – 1965
Destiny’s Child – 2001
December 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Black R&B girl groups serving Christmas glamour across generations. ✨
The Ronettes – 1963
The Supremes – 1965
Destiny’s Child – 2001
The Ronettes – 1963
The Supremes – 1965
Destiny’s Child – 2001