Podcast: "Change The System" (The BackBeat)

This week on The BackBeat, we get into the controversy surrounding the GRAMMY Awards and album of the year, Donald Glover getting cast as Simba in the new Lion King film remake, Russell Simmons hosting a Muslim rally, as well as Meek Mill using his social media platforms to discuss gun violence. We also get into The Roots having a new musical that is slated to be performed at the NBA All Star Game this weekend in New Orleans.

As always, tune into the end of the episode to hear our Songs of the Moment that include music from Remy Ma and Fat Joe, Future, Jidenna, Trey Songz, Davion Farris, Solange, and Whitney “The Voice” Houston.

New Video: "Classic Man (Remix)" (Jidenna ft. Kendrick Lamar)

Yesterday, Jidenna dropped the official music video for "Classic Man (Remix)" with the assistance of Kendrick Lamar, and if you had any doubts about Jidenna's hit single, I am sure this official remix will blast it into the Top 40 and enter it into conversations on "Songs of the Summer."

With that said, the video features Jidenna, Janelle, Kendrick, as well as the Wondaland crew all just having a blast. Peep the official music video below for "Classic Man (Remix)" and Enjoy!

Podcast: "Young, Gifted, & Black" (The BackBeat)

In this week’s episode of The BackBeat, we tackle Lupe Fiasco’s letter on white supremacy, Taylor Swift’s fight for artist compensation from #Apple, #TheDream’s Billboard interview about race and music, Bobbi Kristina’s medical condition, Eminem’s new show Narc, D’Angelo’s follow up to Black Messiah, Beyoncé headlines the Made in America music festival, and Diddy’s kettlebell fight.

We also highlight new music from Janet Jackson, Fetty Wap, Jidenna, Tiffany Evans, Kendrick Lamar, Bilal, and #LeonBridges. In our Blast From the Past segment, we honor Jay Z’s Reasonable Doubt and remember Michael Jackson on the anniversary of his passing. And make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear our favorite songs of the moment.

Remix: "Classic Man" (Jidenna ft. Kendrick Lamar)

Jidenna's hit single just got a major co-sign with the official remix which dropped yesterday. Featuring Kendrick Lamar, the "Classic Man" remix is a solid joint listed from Wondaland Presents: The Eephus EP, whch is due August 14th.

In addition to the remix, you can find Jidenna and Janelle Monáe's collaboration "Yoga," as well as contributions from Wondaland artists Roman GianArthur and Deep Cotton. With that said, take a listen below to the official remix of "Classic Man" and Enjoy!