Earth Wind & Fire, a group who’s name alone sounds as legendary and powerful as the vocals they put out, was founded in Chicago in…
Rihanna is much more than a pop sensation; she is a force! For Black Music Month, vote for the top 10 of Rihanna’s songs that…
Kendrick Lamar has proven in a short period of time that he is a force to be reckoned with; he has such an impressive catalog…
T.I. still can’t seem to shake his inner thug. The rapper known for his dope boy persona and street-inspired lyrics is currently incarcerated in federal prison. T.I., whose government name is Clifford J. Harris, Jr., was arrested throughout his youth. But shortly after his drug possession conviction in 1998, he took steps to turn his […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) (New) Yankee Stadium, 1 East 161 St, Bronx, NY 10452 When: October 30, 2009 What: Jay-Z and Alicia Keys perform their anthemic “Empire State of Mind” before a World Series game between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music […]
Dreamgirls is the film adaptation of the Tony Award 1981 Broadway play. Dreamgirls follows the story of The Dreams, an R&B all girl group who rise to fame during the 1960’s. With a production cost of $80 million, Dreamgirls is the most expensive film to feature an all African-American cast. Dreamgirls was originally meant as […]
Lil Wayne and B.G. was once a rap group called the B.G.’z. BG was once known by the alias “Doggie.” He and Lil Wayne was to record the album True Story but Wayne’s mother did not want Lil Wayne spitting such graphic lyrics. During this time is when the name BG was given to Doggie […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 1400 Northwest 12th Avenue, Miami, Fl When: May 11, 1981 What: The legendary reggae singer/songwriter and activist lost his battle with cancer shortly after arriving in Miami following alternative treatment at a clinic in Germany. Marley left behind, however, a rewarding legacy of soulful music for the […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 120th & Riverside, New York, NY 10027 When: Spring 1979 What: The legendary DJ becomes the first to play Rap on the radio with the debut of “The Mr. Magic Disco Showcase.” « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music” presents 100 Rewarding […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Chung King Studios 170 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013 When: March 11, 1989 What: In an effort to promote a positive image of the hip-hop community, KRS-One invites friends and colleagues to join him in the seminal posse cut. The song debuted at #1 on the […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) MTV Offices/Studios 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 When: August 6, 1988 What: The first nationally televised rap video show debuts on MTV with Eric B & Rakim’s “Follow the Leader.” Host Fab Five Freddy’s first guests were Salt-N-Pepa. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, […]
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 […]
