Interview: You Should Know Singer/ Songwriter Jayla Darden

Emerging singer-songwriter Jayla Darden took the industry by storm this past year. Her breakout record “Onto Something” currently sits at half-a-million YouTube views and even more combined streams. However, there’s far more to Detroit-born R&B singer than meets the eye. At a young age, Jayla Darden got exposed to music through choir and instruments, gravitating…

BySubmissionsFebruary 29, 20200Comments

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Here’s A Valentine’s Day Playlist for All of the Lovers

From the oldies to the today's chart-toppers, here is a Valentine's day playlist for you and yours! Reasons // Earth, Wind and Fire This sweet sultry tune is such a statement song to dedicate to your significant other. Best Part // Daniel Caesar and H.E.R. This chart topper is nothing short of…

ByBianca PaulinoFebruary 14, 20200Comments

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From Bas To Wale: 6 Music Videos You Must Watch This Week!

Wale - “Love…” feat. Bryson Tiller R&B icon Wale recruits Bryson Tiller for their latest visual effort, “Love… (Her Fault).” The music video comes fresh off Wale’s sixth studio album, Wow… That’s Crazy, and catches Wale dealing with a faulty relationship while Tiller finds himself in the midst of their troubles. It’s directed by Teyana…

BySubmissionsJanuary 17, 20200Comments

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From Brent Faiyaz to Summer Walker: 6 Songs You Must Hear This Week!

Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! Don’t forget who put you on! Rehab (Winter In Paris) // Brent Faiyaz Brent is nothing short of a poet. His songs are often sparse…

ByBianca PaulinoSeptember 27, 20190Comments

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6 Songs You Must Listen To This Week

Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! Don’t forget who put you on! Holy Terrain // FKA Twigs feat. Future 2019 is full of surprising and almost uncanny musical collaborations. FKA Twigs and Future…

ByBianca PaulinoSeptember 16, 20190Comments

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MEF’s Favorite Looks from AfroPunk Brooklyn 19

This year, the MEFteam had the opportunity to not only attend AfroPunk but also bless our supporters with 50 free tickets for the weekend. During the weekend we ran into some creative souls and Olivia captured them in their essence of black beauty. Dora Owusu Duda Almeida BobbyTheModel Zigga Holmes Thaddeus William-Coates L U…

ByJoniAugust 31, 20190Comments

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From Kash Doll to Yuna: 6 Songs You Should Listen to This Week

Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! Don’t forget who put you on! Ready Set // Kash Doll feat. Big Sean It's been a while since we've heard Big Sean grace the chorus…

ByBianca PaulinoJuly 16, 20191Comment

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5 Coming Of Age Albums – An Open Letter to the Phases of Adolescence

In essence of growing up, I have found myself grateful for the music that has stayed by my side. I now would agree that music is very empowering for each phase in our lives. The soundtrack of each of our phases is what makes each moment memorable. We shed the skin of our past experiences;…

ByBianca PaulinoJuly 12, 20190Comments

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#MEFExclusive: Abby Jasmine Releases “Where U Been”

If you haven't realized that 2019 is the year of female rappers, where u been? Abby Jasmine is the fusion of everything you've been wanting to see this summer. In her latest single, Where U Been, she lyrically condenses what it is to own her sexual independence. Her ability to flaunt what she has,…

ByBianca PaulinoJuly 12, 20190Comments

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Here’s Why You Are So Drawn To Megan Thee Stallion

If you've ever roamed the internet, you know Megan Thee Stallion is rising to fame while living her best life. As we watch her grow, there is so much about her that continues to draw us to her. She is magnetic, with electric energy...but there are more structured elements to her. Here are some reasons…

ByBianca PaulinoJuly 12, 20190Comments

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From HER to Jaden & Willow- 6 Songs You Should Listen To This Week

Each week we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! Don’t forget who put you on! Racks // H.E.R. and YBN Cordae After all the praise from their BET award collaboration, H.E.R and YBN Cordae teamed…

ByBianca PaulinoJuly 9, 20190Comments

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A Conversation with Lucky Daye: A Man Driven by His Artistic Development

R&B, like any genre, has had its peaks and troughs. Having one of many moments of glory throughout the ’90s, this particular timeline of triumph splintered into the early and mid-2000s, carrying with it the likes of Usher and Brandy. Post-2010, a pandemonium manifested within the industry both about the genre broadly, and its…

ByNicolas ScottJune 25, 20190Comments

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Interview: You Should Know Singer/ Songwriter Jayla Darden

Here’s A Valentine’s Day Playlist for All of the Lovers

From Bas To Wale: 6 Music Videos You Must Watch This Week!

6 Songs You Must Listen To This Week

MEF’s Favorite Looks from AfroPunk Brooklyn 19

5 Coming Of Age Albums – An Open Letter to the Phases of Adolescence

#MEFExclusive: Abby Jasmine Releases “Where U Been”

Here’s Why You Are So Drawn To Megan Thee Stallion

From HER to Jaden & Willow- 6 Songs You Should Listen To This Week

A Conversation with Lucky Daye: A Man Driven by His Artistic Development

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