We celebrate our women artists today, on International Women’s Day, and every day. Here’s to these trailblazers who smash barriers in the industry and pave the way forward for young dreamers!

Are you feeling drained from the constant influx of news? Learn more about the technical term for this and how you can hope to combat it. The scientific term for this detachment we feel is psychic numbing. University of Oregon psychologist Dr. Paul Slovic explains: To overcome psychic numbing, Dr. Slovic advises us to connect […]

As we continue to celebrate Black pride and excellence, it is important to spotlight mental health in the community. Here we highlight helpful resources—mental health should always be a priority. According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Black adults in the U.S. are more likely than white adults to report persistent […]

Our Media/Publicity Assistant Maria Mobley chats with us on how she celebrates Black History Month and the importance of taking pride in your culture. Continue to celebrate the Black community with us beyond February. Name: Maria MobleyJob title: Media/Publicity AssistantInstagram handle: @mariavmobleyPreferred pronouns: she/her How do you celebrate Black History Month? I support Black businesses, […]

In celebration of Mardi Gras, we’re highlighting the New Orleans origin of bounce music. Learn about what makes bounce “bounce” and tell us your favorite bounce record. Bounce music is a popular subgenre of hip hop. Source: masterclass.com, rollingstone.com

“My favorite thing is how Black people embrace the concept of family, and how we don’t limit it to people of blood relations.” — Zoë Ozochiawaeze, our Commerce and Digital Strategy Assistant. Read more about what she loves about Black culture as we celebrate throughout the year. Job title: Commerce & Digital Strategy AssistantInstagram handle: […]

Here’s what we’re holding ourselves accountable for in 2023. What are your intentions for the year?

Continue to celebrate Hip Hop History Month with us by revisiting an amazing night at Republic Records’ Hip Hop History Month Panel. A special thank you to Young Guru, Nyla Symone, Low Key, Mark Elibert, and Vanessa Satten for the enthusiasm you share for such a vibrant culture and community.

Our Associate Director of Commerce Romel Lherisson gives us some insight into what hip hop means to him, as we extend our celebration of Hip Hop History Month in preparation of 2023: hip hop’s 50th anniversary. Name: Romel Lherisson Job Title: Associate Director, Commerce Instagram Handle: @romel.mp3 Preferred pronouns: He/Him/His What do you think the […]

Zoë Ozochiawaeze, our Commerce & Digital Strategy Assistant, shares her hip hop heavy hitters and thoughts on hip hop culture. Continue to celebrate Hip Hop History Month with us year round. Name: Zoë Ozochiawaeze Job Title: Commerce & Digital Strategy Assistant Instagram Handle: @zoeozochiawaeze Preferred pronouns: She/Her/Hers Questions/Answers: What do you think the industry could […]

While it’s good to keep up to date with the news, remember to prioritize your mental health if it becomes too much. Here are some tips we’ve compiled, thanks to our friends at Mental Health Coalition. Take an exercise break or go on a walk/run. Make sure you’re getting enough rest every night.  Listen to […]

Did you vote on Tuesday? Voters aged 18-29 showed up to the polls for the midterm elections–young voter turnout averaged around 27%, increasing from 20% in midterms during the 1990s. Congratulations to our young voters for using their voices and casting their votes. Tuft’s Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) […]