Jacinta Howard


Jacinta Howard is an Atlanta-based culture and music writer. Previously, she was the entertainment editor at Upscale Magazine, the music editor at rolling out, and a contributing arts and music writer at Creative Loafing. She's currently the news editor at Rock The Bells. Her work has appeared in many publications, including Atlanta magazine, BET,  Shondaland, The Source, Denver Westword, HipHopDX, Paste Magazine, XXL Magazine, Eater, and Thrillist among many others. Jacinta is also a USA Today "Must Read" author of more than 10 contemporary romance novels. Her books have been noted in OkayAfrica, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Access Atlanta, USA Today, and Book Riot.

Jacinta'S ARTICLES

new music

New Music Friday: Madlib x Karriem Riggins, Big K.R.I.T., Gucci Mane x B.G., Curren$y, Nicki Minaj, Killer Mike, Paul Wall

Andre 3000 and Dominique Maldonado are seen in Soho on April 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Alo Ceballos/GC Images) news

Andre 3000 Calls DJ Unk and Frank Ocean Features A 'Blessing'

new music

Killer Mike Links With Damian Marley For 'RUN' Remix [WATCH]

news

DJ Quik, Dr. Dre, And More Salute Legendary L.A. Station KDAY On Its 40th Anniversary

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Host Trevor Noah speaks during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) news

Trevor Noah To Host 2024 Grammys

HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Actor Will Smith attends the Centerpiece Gala Premiere of Columbia Pictures' "Concussion" during AFI FEST 2015 presented by Audi at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 10, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI) news

Will Smith To Rakim: 'I Was Absolutely Trying To Sound Like You On 'Summertime''

Isaiah Rashad performing news

Isaiah Rashad Celebrates 'Clivia Demo' 10-Year Anniversary With Tour

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 12: Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images) news

Megan Thee Stallion Stays Indie But Signs Major Label Distribution Deal