It’s All Black Music

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) 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 […]

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Currently on tour in the Uk for his Today The World Tour, Caktuz caused a stir when recently asked “what do you think of Pippa Middleton’s (the new Princess of England’s sister) arse?” Ever since Pippa Middleton was shown holding sister Kate’s train at the Royal Wedding last month, her butt has nearly eclipsed the […]

Black music means so many things to each of us, but what does it mean to you? Below we have a list with 25 artists who in one way or another represent what is going on in Black Music in 2011. Here is your chance to voice your opinion on who YOU think best represents […]

We are celebrating black music throughout June. Each weekday at 10am we will send you a new Black Music Trivia Question. Answer correctly and you will be entered to win a brand new pair of Monster® Miles Davis Tribute High Performance In-Ear Speakers. A stunning audio homage to Miles Davis and the sonic worlds he […]

Nick Cannon, fresh off a comedic stand-up performance took a trip back into music making for a satire filled music video “Famous.” Playing off the pop-techno beat, Nick Cannon raps “When the beat drops show them you a superstar!” Cannon is clearly a terrible rapper but “Famous” is fun and somewhat “catchy.” He pokes fun […]

Lloyd is prepping the release of his fourth album “King Of Hearts” and has already delivered two note-worthy singles including “Lay It Down.”  Lloyd is following up with “Be The One” a hard-hitting Polow Da Don original featuring Trey Songz and Young Jeezy. “Be The One” is a sure fit for the club featuring sexy […]

Former G.O.O.D Music MC Consequence borrows Kanye West’s “My Way Home” instrumental from 2005′s Late Registration and appears to be sending a subliminal message to his old label exec. The song samples the late Gil Scott-Heron’s “Home Is Where The Hatred Is.”  (spotted @Nahright) Cons aired his grievances with Kanye West and his cousin Q-Tip […]

Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 1635 N Cahuenga, Los Angeles, CA When: June 1992 What: After already achieving legend status with N.W.A., Dr. Dre embarked on his solo career by launching Death Row Records and releasing his groundbreaking debut. The Chronic featured the label’s roster of talent including Snoop Dogg and is […]

As promised, Young Jeezy and DJ Drama released “The Real Is Back” mixtape today. Young Jeezy’s long awaited TM 103 hits stores this summer. Take a listen to the mixtape and check out the tracklisting below! 1.The Real Is Back 2.How U Want It 3.Drama and Jeezy Speaks 4.Win 5.All The Money feat 211 6.Snow Go […]

Dawn Richard has announced her solo album, titled A Golden Heart. The R&B singer who was once a member of the disbanded girl group Danity Kane and now apart of Diddy’s Dirty Money crew, speaks on her solo plans. Check out the video below for details. Related Post: Aubrey O’Day “No One Talks To Dawn” Dawn […]