Category: Urban AC

Mavis Staples and Many More Slated for 2020 High Water Festival

South Carolina is in for a real treat this coming April. The lineup has been announced and it is nothing short of an incredible group of artists. Brittany Howard, Mavis Staples, festival curators Shovels & Rope and more have been announced. Charleston is set to get a deafening dose of rock, soul, folk and every subgenre that […]

Daddy Yankee, G-Eazy and KYGO Slated for “Austin Elevates”

Philanthropist and Attorney Thomas J. Henry is proud to announce, “Austin Elevates,” a new community art and music experience, taking place November 8-9, 2019 in Austin, Texas. The two-day event is FREE to the public and will also benefit local nonprofit organizations the SAFE Alliance, Superhero Kids and St. David’s Foundation Community Fund. To kick-off […]

Frank Ocean Drops New Single

On Saturday, November 2nd, superstar Frank Ocean dropped his second single of 2019. The track titled “In My Room,” was introduced on Ocean’s radio show, Blonded. The track has a quicker pace than “DHL,” the slow jam he chose to kick off his return to Blonded. It offers a different vibe entirely, the track offers a follow up  […]

Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle and More Featured on ‘The Apollo: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’

The digital edition of THE APOLLO: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack has been released by Universal Music Group/Blue Note Records/Polygram Entertainment/UMe, just ahead of the new HBO documentary’s November 6 broadcast premiere. Helmed by Oscar® and Emmy®-winning director Roger Ross Williams, THE APOLLO chronicles the unique history and contemporary legacy of New York City’s landmark Apollo […]

Mahalia and More Added to Lineup for New Music Festival

Like we covered yesterday, the deserts of the Coachella Valley have always had a magnetic pull for those seeking an escape full of music and adventure. In January, 4xFAR, presented by Land Rover, sets out on its debut journey, inviting attendees to discover and explore an eclectic experience of music, food and adventure, sound tracked […]

Anderson .Paak and More Slated for 4xFAR

The deserts of the Coachella Valley have always had a magnetic pull for those seeking an escape full of music and adventure. In January, 4xFAR, presented by Land Rover, sets out on its debut journey, inviting attendees to discover and explore an eclectic experience of music, food and adventure, sound tracked by fearless, boundary-pushing artists. […]

Music That Goes BUMP IN THE NIGHT

Tomorrow’s Halloween, so you probably already have your costume ready, but how about your playlist?  These 10 should absolutely be queued up and ready to go. “Monster Mash” — Bobby (Boris) Pickett “I Put a Spell On You” — Bette Midler “Thriller” — Michael Jackson “Ghostbusters” Theme — Ray Parker Jr. “This Is Halloween” — […]

Big K.R.I.T. Drops New Music Video

On Monday, Octboer 28th, Big K.R.I.T. paid homage to his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi with the drop of his new music video for the track “M.I.S.S.I.S.S.I.P.P.I.”.  Even though he’s currently on the road, the rapper is wasting no time releasing new projects.  The Danja-produced track originally landed on his K.R.I.T. Iz Here album this summer. The clip […]

Chance the Rapper Appears on SNL

On Saturday night, October 26th, Chance the Rapper returned to Saturday Night Live for his second time hosting the sketch comedy show. and the Chicago MC didn’t fail in bringing boatloads of laughs to viewers. One sketch found the rapper playing a judgmental “first impressions” courtroom judge, another saw him reprising his role as a […]

Cody Ko and Noel Miller Sign to Arista Records

On October 24th, Comedy/rap duo Tiny Meat Gang, composed of Youtubers Cody Ko and Noel Miller, have signed with Arista Records. “We couldn’t be more pumped to join the Arista family,” the duo said in a statement. “David [Massey, president/CEO of Arista] and Matt [D’Arduini, svp, A&R] and the rest of the team are the […]