In the era of 60s black music, performers produced thousands of songs that still get radio play today. Some songs appeared in popular media and advertising so often that almost everyone knows them over four decades later. Enjoy this list of nine of the best songs from 60s Black music.
The 80s brought us some of the most unforgettable hits from the world’s most influential black musicians. Their genres span from classic rock to soul, jazz, and everything in between. Let’s take a look at some of the most outstanding 80s black songs.
The ’80s was a wonderful time for musicians. MTV created something special that allowed more and more black musicians to get their music out to a broader audience. Music videos from many of the black musicians on this list changed music forever. All the albums on this list have been commercial and critical successes. If…
The Sugarhill Gang’s 1979 hit “Rapper’s Delight” was the first rap song to rank in the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. This groundbreaking event opened the door for a flourishing mainstream rap culture as we headed into the 1980s. We’ve put together a list of the best Black rappers…
Today, black female musicians like Doja Cat, Beyonce, and SZA inspire young women and have a hold on the music industry. Their followings are massive, and their songs are on the radio every single day, but the road they walk on was paved by the beautiful black women of the 80s that dominated fashion and…
The 90s was one of the best eras for Black music, especially R&B. It’s hard to list all of the best Black music of the 90s because the decade saw many iconic songs. However, we’re going to try. Here’s a list showing some of the best Black songs of the 90s.
In the 1980s, black cinema found a strong voice, and the decade saw a wide range of movies written, starring, and directed by black men and women. From over-the-top comedies starring Richard Pryor and Keenan Ivory Wayans to serious dramas about slavery and gangs, no matter what you’re in the mood to watch, you’ll find…
The music scene of the 1960s was dominated by jazz, pop, gospel, and folk artists who paved the way for modern hip hop, R&B, and soft rock. Women, particularly black women, had some of the biggest hits of the decade. Today, we’re going to talk about ten of those women and their contributions to music…
The 1950s were a classic decade for black female singers, introducing the world to some of the biggest musical legends the world has ever known. Aside from incredible talent, many of the most famous women of the era were also powerful and inspiring, overcoming tremendous adversity to rise to glorious heights of stardom. Are you…