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Adam Blackstone’s Reign Will Never Stop

For more than two decades, Adam Blackstone has been one of the most trusted musical architects in entertainment. As a bassist, producer, and musical director, he has helped shape some of the most memorable live performances in modern music, working alongside icons such as Rihanna, Eminem, Justin Timberlake, and Jay-Z. Most recently, Blackstone served as […]

From Dancehall to TikTok: How Caribbean Music Became the Soundtrack of Summer Again 

When the sun stays out longer and summer slips into warm, high-energy nights, Caribbean culture’s influence becomes the backdrop to the hottest season of the year. Dancehall clips dominate TikTok feeds. Soca soundtracks rooftop parties from Brooklyn to London. Carnival fashion and Y2K aesthetics pop up in nightlife and on social media nostalgia. “Caribbean people […]

Alicia Keys Closed the Tribeca Film Festival With a Doc, a Song and a New York Moment

Debuting on Broadway in 2024, Hell’s Kitchen — the thinly veiled origin story of singer Alicia Keys, which is currently touring across the country — has collected two Tonys and a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, proving that its intention to showcase the power of urban dreams was totally fulfilled.  Keys first produced, wrote (with playwright Kristoffer Diaz) and previewed the play at NYC’s Public Theater in late 2023. Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen, which closed out the Tribeca Film Festival in lower […]