It’s All Black Music
Kelly Rowland reveals the track list to her “Here I Am” album. Looks like Kelly is finally taking things to the next level. She has a number 1 single “Motivation,” A judge on Britain’s “X-factor” and a fitness DVD with Hollywood trainer Jeaneatte Jenkins. The album hit stores July 26 and will feature Lil Wayne, […]
Jay-Z has a lot of women to thank for his achievements and Latrice Burnette is one of them. Though the digital era is filled with stories of overnight success, this marketing maven followed the more traditional analog-era path. When a lot of her high school peers were playing with video games or obsessing over a […]
Alicia Keys delighted fans with a c.d signing at The POPMARKET in NYC for the release of “Songs In A Minor 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition.” Afterwards Keys performed at Joe’s Pub! Check out the photos and video below: CLASS OF 2001: Alicia Keys Did The Unthinkable Alicia Keys Says Aaliyah’s Death Was The Inspiration For […]
The Neptunes are known for their signature sound and working with some of the top hip hop artists in the game. The hit making production team has been making us dance since the early 90s. Word is, Pharrell Williams wrote Teddy Riley’s verses on “Rump Shaker.” There were rumors of The Neptunes actually producing the […]
Based on the 1943 Broadway musical, Carmen Jones is an updated version of the George Bizet opera “Carmen” in an African-American setting. When director Otto Preminger decided to adapt it for the big screen, his goal was to make a dramatic film with music rather than a conventional film musical. Realizing that movies with an […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) The GE Building (formerly the RCA Bldg) 30 Rockefeller Plaza When: February 4, 1981 What: Performing on Saturday Night Live with musical guest Blondie, the Bronx quintet becomes the first rap act seen on national television. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All […]
Missy Elliott is featured on VH1’s latest Behind The Music episode where they delve deep into her past, exposing how she got signed, how she met Aaliyah and all the drama in-between! The show airs tomorrow night at 10pm on VH1. Missy Elliott Opens Up About Her Battle With Graves Disease FACT OF THE DAY: […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) RUN DMC JMJ Way, Hollis Avenue & 205 St When: August 30, 2009 What: The pioneer rap trio get a street named after them in their neighborhood of Hollis, Queens. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music” presents 100 Rewarding Black Music […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Baltimore School for the Arts. 712 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-5298 When: June 25, 1986 What: In 1986, Afeni Shakur relocated her daughter and son Tupac from Harlem to Baltimore. After two years at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, the late rapper transferred to the Baltimore School […]
Beyonce dropped her fourth album “4” today and we are giving you the chance to listen to it before you buy it (unless you already purchased it and just want to listen anyway). Top 4 Songs On Beyonce’s “4″ Album Beyonce Covers Cleo Magazine & Featured In Time
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 7717 Cullen Boulevard Houston, TX 77051 When: February 2, 1998 What: DJ Screw’s technique of slowing down the pitch of songs—hence dubbed “Chopped & Screwed”—made him a Houston hip-hop legend. The record store he founded, Screwed Up Records & Tapes, was opened just a couple of years […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Video Jukebox Network offices. 12000 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33181 When: December 20, 1985 What: Playing underground videos that MTV wouldn’t put in their rotation, the Video Jukebox Network allowed viewers to request videos via a call-in number. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s […]
