HEAVY D Dead at 44
Our condolences go out to his family,friends and fans.
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Chaka Khan Not Sure What to Sing to Aretha Franklin at Tribute
*How can anyone honor Aretha Franklin properly by covering one of her songs?
She outdoes herself with her own music. Now that artists are getting ready to pay tribute to the legendary singer, one is stumped on which song to sing.
Chaka Khan, in all of her glory, admitted that this tribute is a bit of a challenge.
On Saturday, the singer will be on stage with Lauryn Hill, Ronald Isley and several others
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Go Get Em’ Chuck D! He Sues Universal Music Group for $100M
Hip-hop legend Chuck D from Public Enemy is filing a lawsuit against Universal Music Group for not paying royalties. Universal did not give the proper amount of money for digital downloads and ringtones that Chuck D made. The contract states that artists and producers receive $80.33 for every 1,000 downloads, when the correct amount should be $315.85 per 1,000. As far as the ringtones goes, one is to recieve $49.89 per
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Boyz II Men 20th Anniversary Concert [VIDEO]
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Check out Tiffany Bacon’s video review of the Boyz II Men 20th anniversary concert…
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The Wailer VS The Preacher
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Larry Blackmon Exclusive: Cameo Working on New Double CD Set
*EURWeb’s own Lee Bailey caught up with the legendary Larry Blackmon of funk band Cameo and got the full scoop on an upcoming studio album that would be their first since 2000’s “Sexy Sweet Thing.”
cast only one STONE…
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Boyz II Men Feat. Charlie Wilson “More Than You’ll Ever Know” [NEW MUSIC]
![Boyz II Men Feat. Charlie Wilson “More Than You’ll Ever Know” [NEW MUSIC]](http://cdn.rnbphilly.com/files/2011/08/Boyz-II-Men-2011-Getty-Sean-Gardner3-200x146.jpg "Boyz II Men Feat. Charlie Wilson “More Than You’ll Ever Know” [NEW MUSIC]")
We didn’t see this coming: Philly’s own Boyz II Men collaborating with Charlie Wilson, but we’re not mad at the finished product! Take a listen to their new song, “More Than You’ll Ever Know,” right here…
Read MoreDef Jam Fires Execs and Hires Bruno Mars’ Manager
*Def Jam is more than struggling lately.
The record label recently told 20 staffers along with executives Jonathan McHugh and Chris Hicks, to bounce. But the pair will continue to do consulting work for the label.
So on Tuesday, the label along with Universal Republic, announced they are expanding “their creative teams” with the addition of Brandon Creed, the guy who manages the career of Bruno Mars and songwriters The Smeezintons.
“As
Read MoreKelly Price “HimAholic” [NEW MUSIC]
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Take a listen to Kelly Price’s latest single called “HimAholic.” It’s an anthem for any woman who’s been addicted to a man! Be sure to let us know if this is a song you’d like to hear on WRNB!
Read MoreBattle of the Best Soulful Sunday August 14th 2011
Today's Battle features two of Motown's definitive artist....vote on your favorite....enjoy the battle...and see who wins. Read More
Melanie Fiona’s “4AM” [NEW MUSIC]
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Melanie Fiona pours her heart out in a new track “4AM,” because she can’t sleep as her man is out doing his dirt. The singer says:
“It’s 4 am and my lover won’t answer/ he’s probably somewhere with a dancer/sippin’ champagne while i’m in his bed……it’s 4 am and i think i might lose it/ this M*therf*cker thinking i’m stupid/ he must’ve bumped his head.”
If you’ve ever been in love, we’re
Read MoreTribe Called Quest Doc Isn’t Without Controversy
Tribe Called Quest, the New York-based quartet (then trio) that made some of hip-hop’s best, most original music, rightfully deserves the respect they get. So when actor/director Michael Rapaport, (“Higher Learning,” “Prison Break,” “My Name is Earl”) who grew up in New York City right around Tribe’s genesis, wanted to make a documentary about one of the world’s greatest groups, it seemed like a great fit. And “Beats, Rhymes
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He Murdered Another Hit!
