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Music Industry

What’s next for the BET Hip Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards?

I grew up watching BET. By the time I discovered it, the network had already been sold to Viacom, now Paramount. Still, for me and many others, it was one of the few channels where Black culture wasn’t just mentioned — it was the focal point. It was the place to watch the hottest music videos, classic Black movies and sitcoms and see moments in hip hop culture unfold in real time. Last week, BET announced it will pause two […]

todayAugust 14, 2025

Engineers

Before the Drop: Alverne Emmanuel on Nudy’s New Album

Young Nudy’s new album dropped earlier this morning, but the sound you hear started long before release day — crafted by sharp ears behind the scenes. While the spotlight often lands on the artist and the producer, there’s another key contributor who helps bring the music to life: the engineer. The engineer behind Nudy’s newest release is Patchwerk’s very own Alverne “Verne” Emmanuel. For months Verne worked closely with Nudy to get the album ready for the public. This isn’t […]

todayAugust 8, 2025

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