It’s All Black Music
If you didn’t make it to the Essence Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome this Independence Day weekend, The Urban Daily has exclusive content from one of the summer’s most anticipated festivals. Kanye West headlined the show on Saturday night, and in signature Kanye fashion, Mr.West brought out ‘all of the lights’, fireworks, smoke, […]
News broke on Tuesday that Casey Anthony was acquitted on all felony charges in the death of her 2-year-daughter including capitol murder, which carried the death penalty. Surprisingly, the only charge that stuck was the misdemeanor of lying to a law enforcement officer. Unfortunately, nobody is answering for Caylee Anthony but whatever side of the fence you are […]
After recently signing to Maybach Music Group, Teedra Moses has dropped a new mixtape. Luxurious Undergrind is more of the Teedra we love. The collection of R&B grooves is meant to tide fans over until her sophomore disc hits the streets. Many praised Moses for her 2004 debut, Complex Simplicity. In the midst of working […]
R&B singer Ne-Yo stopped by VH1’s “Big Morning Buzz Live” Friday morning to discuss some of his upcoming projects. The Grammy winning singer/producer talked about his fifth studio release, titled “Love and Passion” which drops this September. Ne-Yo shared that he wanted to make a more well-rounded album that evokes emotion from the listener. “There’s […]
Beyonce took her big blonde hair and talents to the Good Morning America stage today, performing songs “Best I Never Had” and “Run The World, Girls” off her album “4.” Bey also discussed remaking “A Star Is Born,” upcoming projects and her venture with The Boys & Girls Club. Our very own Michael Scott Jones […]
Beyonce is striving to make her album “4” apart of the history books! The monumental singer produced her own documentary from behind the scenes footage during the making of her album which aired on four major cable networks! She goes into detail about managing herself, why the dancing in “Run The World, Girls” is so […]
T.I. still can’t seem to shake his inner thug. The rapper known for his dope boy persona and street-inspired lyrics is currently incarcerated in federal prison. T.I., whose government name is Clifford J. Harris, Jr., was arrested throughout his youth. But shortly after his drug possession conviction in 1998, he took steps to turn his […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA When: March 25, 1983 What: The King of Pop moonwalks across the stage during his performance at the Motown 25th Anniversary, treating audiences worldwide to what became his signature dance move. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Woodstock Festival White Lake, NY When: August 18, 1969 What: On Monday morning, August 18, 1969, the last day of the Woodstock Festival, headliner Jimi Hendrix closed his two hour set by performing a searing rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” on his electric guitar. The performance […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Los Angeles Coliseum 3939 South Figueroa Street When: August 20, 1972 What: Often referred to as “the Black Woodstock,” the day-long concert featuring Stax Records artists was held to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Watts riots. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Can Am Studios Tarzana, CA 18730 Oxnard Street When: August 1996 What: The fifth and final studio album from the iconic Tupac Shakur was finished in a total of seven days, barely a month before his death. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Kool Herc’s apartment 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, Bronx, NY When: August 11, 1973 What: With his sister Cindy acting as “promoter,” sixteen year old Clive “Kool Herc” Campbell throws a “back to school” party to raise money for school clothes, and inadvertently launching the musical movement that became […]
