Singer/instrumentalist PJ Morton is making a name for himself in the mainstream music scene as the keyboardist for pop/rock band Maroon 5. When he’s not…
The controversy over Lil Wayne’s lyrics on the remix to Future’s “Karate Chop” seems far from over. Emmett Till’s family expressed outrage Weezy’s explicit line, “beat that p*ssy up like Emmett Till, leading Epic Records to announce that is doing everything in its power to get the song taken down. Epic also said the song […]
Via: Newsone Legendary soul singer, Stevie Wonder, had some interesting things to say when he was asked about homosexuality in Hip-Hop and R&B, particularly as it pertains to the furor caused by the coming-out of the amazingly talented Frank Ocean. Stevie was quoted as saying, “I think honestly, some people who think they’re gay, they’re […]
The 2012 Billboard Awards took place last night in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Arena with performances from Stevie Wonder, Usher, a reunited Goodie Mob, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks and others. Jordin Sparks gave a wonderful tribute to Whitney Houston with her heartfelt rendition of “I Will Always Love You.” An emotional […]
After Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s assassination in 1968 many concerned parties began to campaign for a holiday celebrating his life and work on behalf of Civil Rights. Where Did Dr. King’s Dream Begin? After a bill was introduced to Congress to make King’s birthday, January 15th, a national holiday, private citizens took up the […]
You know you are someone special when Stevie Wonder co-writes your single! Jazz artist, Maysa Leak first performed as Stevie Wonder’s back-up singer after meeting him during a college performance. Since, she has gone on to enchant audiences with her soulful sound. Maysa recorded her self-titled debut in 1995, In 2008, Metamorphosis peaked at No.1 […]
The music world is currently mourning the passing of yet another legend, as Nick Ashford succumbed to throat cancer. Over the past two years we have lost the likes of Amy Winehouse (twitterpage), Gil Scott-Heron, Teena Marie (@msteenamarie), and of course, Michael Jackson, to name just a few. Sometimes it really does seem as though you […]
Friday the 13th is supposed to be a day we fear because of tales we’ve been told throughout our childhoods. While mainstream America stays on edge, we’ve found a reason to celebrate this particular Friday the 13th. Today is the day Stevie Wonder was brought into the world. Since gaining fame in the early sixties, […]
Stevland “Stevie Wonder” Hardaway Judkins is celebrating his 61st birthday today! In light of the festivities, TheUrbanDaily.com put together a list of 5 songs artists have sampled from the innovative artist! Stevie Wonder Is ‘All About The Love Again’ VIDEO: Stevie Wonder “Happy Birthday” Live In Japan, 1982 “Hey Love” De La Soul sampled “Talkin’ […]
R&B sensation Jazmine Sullivan reflects on the moment she met Stevie Wonder. – divas
Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Queen Latifah, Shanice Wilson and Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. were among the celebrities who honored singer Teena Marie at a private memorial service in Los Angeles on Monday. Gordy and Wonder spoke and Robinson and Wilson sang at the memorial service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Marie’s daughter, Alia Rose […]
Sixty years ago today, Stevland Hardaway Judkins was born in Saginaw, MI. Arguably one of the greatest American music talents the world has ever known, Stevie's career spans six decades and shows no signs of slowing down. Click here for some of Stevie's greatest hits!
