It’s All Black Music

We all know the queen is blessed with many different talents which is why she is always working. Queen Latifah started out beatboxing for a female rap group Ladies Fresh. Later she became an original member of Flava unit, a crew of MCs and a producer named DJ Mark the 45 King who recorded Latifahs […]

Check out songs that sampled Michael Jackson’s hits! SWV- “Right Here” Human Nature Remix sampled MJ’s “Human Nature” Kanye West and T-Pain collaborate on “Good Life” using a sample of “PYT” from Michael Jackson. MC Lyte and X-Scape sampled “Liberian Girl” for their song “Keep On Keepin On”. And who could forget the chart topping […]

Beginning with the Bad World Tour, which stretched from September 12, 1987 to January 27, 1989, Michael Jackson has literally traveled around the world performing his music to billions of fans. Michael’s first world concert tour as a solo artist took place in the United States, Australia, Japan and Europe. He broke records with the […]

Mogul, entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons was honored at the 2011 American Business Awards this past week with the Difference Maker Award for his “groundbreaking vision and influence on music, fashion, finance, television and film, as well as [being] the face of modern philanthropy.” President Michael Gallagher of the Stevie Awards says “Russell Simmons is […]

Estelle drops the music video to “Break My Heart” featuring Rick Ross. This is the first single off her upcoming “All Of Me” album. This is a pretty nice single but I personally prefer when Estelle does songs like “Freak.” Check out the video below! Recent Post: Lupe Fiasco, Estelle, B.o.B & Janelle Monae Are […]

Beyonce may be trying to take the heat off her leaked album online by releasing new tracks that aren’t on the upcoming project 4. “Dance For You” my favorite of the the three, is a slow ballad about showing her appreciation for her man by dancing sensually for him! “Schoolin’ Life” and “Up Under Me” […]

Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot changed the rap game when she debuted on the scene with Timberland. Since then she is still the only female rapper to have had six platinum albums. Missy Elliot has been off the radar though, the last bit of music we heard from the respected superstar was a feature with Keyshia Cole […]

Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Polaris High School10701 Kilpatrick Avenue Oak Lawn, IL When: Summer, 1995 What: The pop icon, rapper, super-producer and controversy-starter grabs his high school diploma, and embarks on the journey that will define his life and career. Not long after graduation, he links up with mentor No I.D., […]

Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Lincoln Center 10 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023 When: August 1981 What: B-boy pioneers the Rock Steady Crew battled their rivals, the Dynamic Rockers, to a packed crowd of fans and passersby alike, and news crews captured the heavily self-promoted event. «  PREVIOUS NEXT  » In celebration […]

Could it be the end all be all to the beef that has reinvigorated female rap? It is rumored that Lil’ Kim and Nicki Minaj will be performing together at the BET awards next week! A “snitch” of Mediatakeout.com says “BET execs have convinced her to end her beef with Lil Kim. The two will […]

Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) The Hitsville Museum 2648 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208 When: April 14, 1960 What: Originally founded by Berry Gordy, Jr., “Hitsville” became one of the first black-owned record labels. With its iconic artists and songwriters like Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Supremes and The Jackson 5, […]