It’s All Black Music
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)Wishard Hospital 1001 West 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 1001 West 10th StreetIndianapolis, IN When: July 15, 1990 What: While horsing around after a show, Troy “Trouble T-Roy” Dixon, one of Heavy D’s dancers, fell off a balcony and died from his injuries. T-Roy’s passing, though tragic, inspired a […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Future Records Recording Studio 4338 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1238 When: 1990 What: Harlem native Teddy Riley was instrumental in the rise of New Jack Swing; R&B infused with Hip-Hop flavored beats. After making his move to VA he would influence a number of new […]
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.
Another song off Beyonce’s album 4 has leaked to the Internet. The feel good, mid-tempo “Party” was produced by Kanye West and Consequence. Bey borrows a line from Doug E Fresh’s “La Di, Da Di” “Cause tonight’s the night that I give you everything/ Music knocking until the morning light/ ‘Cause we like to party.” […]
After vehemently insisting that his Twitter account had been hacked when a lewd photo was sent to one of his female followers, Congressman Anthony Weiner has now come clean. During a press conference today he admitted that he did send the photos and that they were of him. While a politician admitting to cheating on […]
Kelly Rowland’s song “Motivation” is growing wildly popular among fans and artists. Da brat, R.Kelly and now Busta Rhymes, Fabolous and Trey Songz have jumped on the track to add his and her own flavor. As “Motivation” climbs the charts so does the roster of celebs to remix it! Is anyone else tired of Busta […]
The red and black jacket Michael Jackson wore in his “Thriller” music video is being auctioned off. The auction administrator Darren Julien says the jacket is the most recognized and significant item in pop culture. The jacket is expected to be sold for no less than $200,000. A portion of the proceeds will go to the […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Location of Get Live Records, home to D.O.C.’s original group the Fila Fresh Crew. Arlington, TX 76015 When: June 16, 1989 What: The Dallas native’s Dr. Dre-produced debut, No One Can Do It Better is considered a classic album. The DOC’s songwriting was key in early Death […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)Howard University 2225 Georgia Avenue Northwest Washington D.C., DC 20059 When: 2003 What: Producer Rich Harrison already made a name for himself producing music for singer Amerie but his breakthrough was writing and producing Beyonce’s first solo hit “Crazy in Love.” The Jay-Z assisted smash cut featured a […]
Throughout the years R. Kelly has given us a plethora of different styles of music to listen to. No matter the album he found time to give us a little inspiration even when he himself may have needed it more. We thank you R. Kelly for your encouraging songs.
This Sunday R. Kelly will be entering the city and performing at The Toyota Center. So we decided to make our list of Top 5 R. Kelly Music Videos. Check out our selection.
Do you remember when El Debarge surprised the entire BET Awards Show with a throwback performance looking better than ever and ready to tour again? He performed his classics like “I Like It”, “The Ways Of Love”, and even “Rhythm of The Night”. Unfortunately El did check himself back in to rehab earlier this year, […]
