It’s All Black Music
As far as we knew it, Kelly Rowland grew up with Beyonce’s family. Little did we know that her father was an alcoholic and abusive towards her mother. Christopher Lovett hasn’t seen Kelly in thirteen, but is now making the effort to catch up with his daughter. He tells UK Magazine Mirror: “Kelly, I love […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)William Howard Taft High School 240 East 171st St, Bronx, NY 10457 When: 1969 What: The velvet-voiced singer/songwriter graduates high school and dives headfirst into his musical career, eventually selling over twenty-five million albums and winning eight Grammy Awards. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)Park Plaza Hospital 1313 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004 When: September 4, 1981 What: The future R&B and pop diva was born in Houston, Texas to an ex-Xerox executive turned talent manager father and a costume designer/hairstylist mother. Beyonce first rose to fame as lead singer of the R&B […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Lincoln High School East St. Louis, IL 62201 When: 1939 What: Miles Davis picked up the trumpet at his father’s behest after the family moved from Alton, IL to East St. Louis, IL when he was about a year old. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music […]
You can’t mention Detroit hip-hop without also mentioning Hex Murda. In case you didn’t know, he’s a legendary manager who has worked with the likes of Slum Village, Royce Da 5’9 and oversees the careers of Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Danny Brown and more. “Hex is the bridge between a lot of different families [in […]
Marsha Ambrosius’ latest music video “Late Nights, Early Mornings” promotes a safe sex message for new couples. J- Erving directed the title track from Ambrosius’ solo album. While Marsha and her date engage in protected sexual activity, another couple does not, intern spreading the HIV infection. Marsha Ambrosius Gets Love From “Marshians” [VIDEO] Marsha Ambrosius […]
Rick Ross is currently enjoying being one of the top hip hop artists in the game right now, but we all had to start somewhere. We all now know that Rick Ross was once a corrections officer, however I believe being a corrections officer requires some type of education or at least obtaining a few […]
Once upon a time in “music business land,” the remix was heavily sought after and appreciated. Producers would put their all into creating a the spin to a song that will create a new sound. The way things go now… just add a wack rapper on a track and you have a remix. That wasn’t the […]
Last week we brought you Then & Now: 1990s Music Icons and this week we have the 1980s up next! Take a look back at all the reason why you loved (or maybe hated) the 1980s in our then & now gallery of celebrities from the decade. You’ll see Whitney Houston before the drama, LL […]
As a part of our It’s All Black Music feature for Black Music Month, we’ve posted polls to see who you think are the best Black artists of all time. This time we ask: Who do you think is the best dancer in R&B? The choices were Chris Brown, Beyonce, Ciara, Keri Hilson and Omarion. […]
Kelly Rowland’s “Here I Am” album finally has a release date! Kelly’s third album will be in stores July 28 featuring the number one single “Motivation.” The anticipated album features Rico Love, Tricky Stewart, Dr. Luke, Stargate, Salaam Remi, Jim Jonsin, RedOne, Ester Dean and more! Kelly Rowland “Motivation” Remix Ft. Busta Rhymes, Trey Songz […]
Romeo Miller hung up his dancing shoes(for now) and dusted off his microphone. The sexy young rapper is back with a new music video, fresh from being voted off “Dancing With The Stars.” “Scheduled Appointment” is slow, auto-tuned ballad about a reservation with a special “someone’s” body! Romeo Miller Caught Kissing Kirstie Alley [PHOTO] Romeo […]
