Playing music as a child is a unique experience in that, more often than not, a youngster isn’t going to have the same kind of experience with heartache, hardship, and challenges that an adult would.

As entertainers and celebrities know, bad publicity is better than no publicity at all. When it comes to questionable songs lyrics or themes, that's certainly the case. The badder the better. Right?

OPINION: The R&B landscape is rich with songs that make us feel love, but have you ever really listened to what some of these singers are saying? Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and ...

Brighton, N.Y. (WHAM) - It's arguably one of the most popular holiday songs in the world, however, it will no longer be sung at Council Rock Elementary in Brighton. First reported by the online ...

The X Factor's Danny Tetley clashed with the judges on last weekend's shows over song choices, and now he's said that he isn't alone in thinking the show isn't sticking to the themes. Last weekend was ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Music is a huge part of my life. I listen to it every day while working, ...