It’s All Black Music
Some of you might remember a singer by the name of Kevin Michael. If not, he debuted in 2007 with the Wyclef Jean assisted, “It Don’t Make Any Difference To Me.” Since his debut album failed to make the impact he craved, he joined an R&B group known as THEY (short for The Youth.) Their […]
Lil’ Kim was once the Queen of hip hop and has now been kicked off the throne by Nicki Minaj. She has been on a mission for the past year to make the world see that Nicki Minaj has taken her style and ran with it. She came very close to creating a comeback for […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Odyssey Records1012 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112-2506 When: 1992 What: Using a “call and response style” party vibe, Mardi Gras Indian chants and dance call-outs, TT Tucker and DJ Irv’s single helps to launch the N’Awlins sound known as “Bounce.” « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Rick Rubin’s dorm room11 University Place, New York University When: 1984 What: The future mogul and aspiring record producer agree to join forces, signing their first act, a sixteen-year-old from Queens named LL Cool J. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black […]
Before Big Pun was considered a legendary rap artist, the Bronx MC took on the nickname Moon Dawg back in the 80’s. I wonder how the hip hop community would have responded to Pun with the name Moon Dawg. Big Pun would go on to team up with Fat Joe and The Terror Squad and […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) East River AmphitheaterCherry Street/Jackson Avenue & FDR When: October 10, 1981 What: For the climactic scene in Charlie Ahearn’s classic film, a veritable “Who’s Who” of hip-hop pioneers perform a free concert. « 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)Haight & Ashbury, San Francisco, CA When: 1967 What: In 1967 Sylvester ‘Sly’ Stewart formed the Family Stone with Cynthia Robinson on trumpet, Rosie Stone on piano, Greg Errico on drums, Jerry Martini on saxaphone, Fred Stewart on guitar and Larry Graham on bass. The multiracial and co-ed […]
Jagged Edge has “The Remedy” for R&B with their latest music video “Flow Through My Veins.” JE’s signature four part harmonies and loving lyrics make a comeback in the latest single off their seventh album “The remedy” which hit stores on the 21st! Jagged Edge “Baby” [NEW VIDEO] Jagged Edge “The Remedy” Tracklist & Release […]
After listening to the new album by Beyoncé we had to make sure you had a listen. Houston native Beyoncé continues to blow the competition away with her new album. 4 is the forthcoming fourth studio album by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles, scheduled for release on this Tuesday June 28, 2011 by Columbia Records. The album marks […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Canton, OH 44702 When: 1958 What: Formed in 1958 in Canton, Ohio, the O’Jays were inspired to start their singing group after seeing a performance by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers. First calling themselves the Triumphs and then the Mascots, they made their recording debut in 1961 […]
Britney Spears “Femme Fatale” Tour hit LA at the staple center last night and from what twitter was talking, she rocked the house. You already know Nicki Minaj is on tour with the pop star and after her set she came out to perform “Til’ The World Ends” Remix with Britney. Check out the performance […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Washington D.C., DC 20037 When: April 9, 1939 What: Marian Anderson wanted to sing at Constitution Hall in Washington DC, but at the time African-Americans were not allowed to perform there. Instead, Anderson sang on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. 75,000 people attended, and the performance […]
