The wait is over for fans of singer/songwriter and mental health advocate, Laurie Walker Hall. The Mississippi native released her new single, “Growth Spurts,” after teasing fans on Instagram. “November 22nd you will get to hear the first single and view the music video for the title track to my album, Growth Spurts. I’ve decided...Read More

Mississippi rapper and trumpeter Dear Silas has joined the Jackson State University anti-vape campaign, “Don’t Vape. Elevate.” This anti-vaping campaign is part of an effort by the university to curb the use of harmful substances among youth and young adults in the Metro Jackson area. Dear Silas produced and recorded his single “Pressure” for the initiatives...Read More

Dozens of young women from different HBCU’S learned life and coding skills during the kickoff weekend. The rest of the four week boot camp will be virtual. Listen to the full story below.Read More

Jackson State University’s WJSU 88.5 FM hosted their highly anticipated event, “Battle of the Saxes,” honoring Dr. Jimmy Bell on Saturday, May 18 at Duling Hall in Fondren. Music enthusiasts from Jackson and beyond gathered for the celebration of jazz, talent, and community headlined by saxophonists Theresa Grayson and Kyle Turner. Check out photos from...Read More

Nigerian songstress, Tems, has just released the self-directed music video for “Love Me JeJe,” the lead single from her upcoming debut album, Born in the Wild. The term “jeje” means “gentle” or “softly” in Nigeria and the video pays homage to Tems’ hometown of Lagos, and features the singer performing at a local karaoke spot....Read More