It’s All Black Music
Denver, Colorado native, India.Arie, is the definition of “slow and steady wins the race.” In 2000 her debut single, “Video,” wasn’t an instant hit. It gained momentum as radio stations began adhering to the requests of fans. Contrary to the many flashy, over-the-top clips of the day “Video” was about loving yourself for who you […]
SpringFest 2011 took place this year in Bicentennial Park during Miami’s famous Memorial Weekend! Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Trey Songz, Miguel, Lloyd, Travis Porter, Jeremih, Big Sean and Rick Ross with special guests YC, Bow Wow, Ace Hood and Drake performed in 90 degree weather in front a sold out audience. The anxious crowd was […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Record Plant Studios 2200 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94966 When: Oct 1 – Dec 22, 1977 What: Prince Rogers Nelson signed to Warner Bros. and demanded that he write and produce his debut album himself. In an unprecedented move for an unproven artists, Warner agreed. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)529 Bryant Street, NW When: Summer, 1977 What: When Cathy Hughes was the General Manager of Howard University’s WHUR, she urged Melvin Lindsey to use Smokey Robinson’s hypnotic “A Quiet Storm” as the theme music for a new format that featured laid back soul and R&B hits that […]
It’s hard to argue that Prince is one of the most talented and versatile musicians to ever set foot in a recording studio. Since 1978, he’s released over 30 albums, had dozens of hit singles, a few movies, and sold out concert venues from his hometown of Minneapolis to Japan.
Beyonce fans have united in agreement over her new single “Best Thing I Never Had” which is set to be released to radio later today. The anti-love ballad explains why Bey had to “let her man go” before she fell in deeply love. I’m not fan of the song, but Bey looks HOT in the […]
Rihanna makes an impressive acting debut in her latest video “Man Down.” Set in the tropical climate of Jamaica; Rihanna, in the beginning of the video guns down a seemingly random man. Unbeknowst to the viewer, he had raped her after an intimate night at the club in a later scene. Rihanna’s fans took to […]
Philadelphia has a rich hip-hop history, and this musical legacy has led to respect from hip-hop circles in other cities. Because of Philly’s proximity to New York and it’s impact on hip-hop in its early years, some have referred to our city as the sixth borough of NYC. But is this a compliment or disrespect? […]
Truth Hurts seemed to be on the right path when her single “Addictive” came and ruled the summer of 2002. The song was produced by DJ Quik, featured a guest verse from Rakim, and was released on Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment label. Then her debut album, Truthfully Speaking, dropped to little fanfare. She was also […]
On a dry March night in New York City the basement at SOBS night club has been converted into a bomb shelter. Lil Fame from M.O.P. Jean Grae, Large Professor, Mr. Len, !llmind, Skyzoo, King Of Chill, Showtyme, Mela Machinko, Styles P, DJ Boogie Blind, Dru Ha, Shucky Ducky, Craig G, Immortal Technique and many […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 90 Warren St, Roxbury, MA 02119 When: March 1973 What: In March 1973, Boston’s WILD was sold to Sheridan Broadcasting Network, who switched the station from rock and roll to an urban contemporary format. At points WILD was the only station playing R&B music in Boston. « PREVIOUS […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)CBS 30th Street Studio 270 E 30th Street, New York, NY 10001 When: April 1970 What: Miles Davis’ first certified gold record sold more than half a million copies, later being recognized as one of jazz’s greatest albums and a progenitor of the jazz rock genre. « PREVIOUS NEXT » […]
