Radio VH1
From Hendrix to Jay-Z we feature the most essential black artists from the last century to today.
From Hendrix to Jay-Z we feature the most essential black artists from the last century to today.
Vspot Video Playlists
Music videos and live performances from some of the best artists making music today. Watch now on Vspot!
Music videos and live performances from some of the best artists making music today. Watch now on Vspot!
Say It Loud
Artists include: Jimi Hendrix, Nina Simone
Artists include: Jimi Hendrix, Nina Simone
Jazz Essentials
Artists include: Miles Davis, John Coltrane
Artists include: Miles Davis, John Coltrane
VH1 Soul
Artists include: Alicia Keys, R. Kelly
Artists include: Alicia Keys, R. Kelly
You Oughta Know
Artists include: Leela James, Anthony Hamilton
Artists include: Leela James, Anthony Hamilton
Live @ VH1.com
Artists include: John Legend, Faith Evans
Artists include: John Legend, Faith Evans
VH1 Soul Player
Watch Prince's new video "Black Sweat!"
Watch Prince's new video "Black Sweat!"
VH1 Goes Inside: Yo! MTV Raps
Get a behind-the-scenes look at your favorite rap video moments.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at your favorite rap video moments.
VH1 Rock Doc: DMC My Adoption Journey
The heroic MC has had a rough ride. Check out our portrait of hip hop legend Darryl McDaniels.
The heroic MC has had a rough ride. Check out our portrait of hip hop legend Darryl McDaniels.
Filming Black History
Ten key African-American films, from Shaft to Do The Right Thing.
Read our feature!Ten key African-American films, from Shaft to Do The Right Thing.
African-American Soundtracks
These composers made the movies swing, strut and grind.
Check out the soundtracks you need to have!These composers made the movies swing, strut and grind.
MCs In The Movies
Hip-Hop hit Hollywood pretty hard. Cube, Luda, Bow Wow.
See which rappers are acting right!Hip-Hop hit Hollywood pretty hard. Cube, Luda, Bow Wow.
Stir It Up: 20 Great Bob Marley Songs
From "Get Up Stand Up" to "Simmer Down" we list some terrific tunes.
Get our list!From "Get Up Stand Up" to "Simmer Down" we list some terrific tunes.
All The Rage: 10 Key Songs by Nina Simone
Passion is the trademark of all the tracks on our list.
Read our feature!Passion is the trademark of all the tracks on our list.
Big Fun: 10 Key Miles Davis CDs
The jazz trumpeter cut a big swath across American music.
Check out the albums you need to own!The jazz trumpeter cut a big swath across American music.
Isaac Hayes' Digable Planet
The "Shaft" and South Park star looks over three decades of being one bad mother...
Read our feature!The "Shaft" and South Park star looks over three decades of being one bad mother...
Mary J. Blige: Having Her Cake And Eating It, Too
The R&B superstar puts the butt in action and jams with U2 -- quite a breakthrough.
Read our feature!The R&B superstar puts the butt in action and jams with U2 -- quite a breakthrough.
Bow Wow: Work, Work, Work ('Cept For St. Barts)
He's going to be fast and furious this summer, but he slowed down to talk about Madden, Batman, and Eminem.
Read our feature!He's going to be fast and furious this summer, but he slowed down to talk about Madden, Batman, and Eminem.
Black History Month
Today's hottest stars are making an impact. Flip through our photo gallery.
Today's hottest stars are making an impact. Flip through our photo gallery.
Say It Loud
See Pics of artists who have had a profound influence on American music.
See Pics of artists who have had a profound influence on American music.
