2026
Wongo Okon
Music Journalist
United States
Past: UPROXX, Billboard, EBONY, Pigeons & Planes, OkayPlayer, Pitchfork, REVOLT, BETMusic, 2DopeBoyz
United States
Past: UPROXX, Billboard, EBONY, Pigeons & Planes, OkayPlayer, Pitchfork, REVOLT, BETMusic, 2DopeBoyz
2026
This year's celebration of the best music videos featured performances from Madonna, RAYE, Bruno Mars, Shaboozey, Lisa, and more.
On the heels of her new single "Fantasy," the UK rising star chats about her relationship with Jim Legxacy, tax headaches, and how Big Sean inspired her new music.
STAMPED is back for its third year in celebration of Black Music Month. The 2026 edition, Gentlemen of Sound, features a dynamic selection of 30 Black men who are dominating the airwaves.
2025
The California R&B singer lets a little light into his vibey, moody love songs.
Love and heartbreak are the Atlanta singer's bread and butter. Her fourth LP levels up her sound, catering to her sensitivity and skillful pen while deftly accommodating her range.
Billboard is rolling out the 50 best Afrobeats songs of all time.
With their highly anticipated reunion album out now, Okayplayer gives Pusha T and Malice their much-deserved flowers.
I launched the UPROXX Music 20 Column in January 2024 to cover up-and-coming artists in R&B, hip-hop, and afrobeats. Here are the column posts I put from January 2024 to May 2025.
A new era is here for Naomi Sharon with her 'The Only Love We Know' EP and the deeper understanding of self-love and independence.
Destin Conrad's moment has been a longtime coming, and with 'Love On Digital,' he finally cashes in on it and then some.
