Category: Urban AC

Rihanna’s Autobiography is Out

This first book by Rihanna is an exclusive, inside look into her world. Rihanna, a stunning visual narrative from the international cultural icon, is to be published by Phaidon. From her childhood in Barbados to her worldwide tours, from quintessential fashion moments to private time with friends and family, the book showcases intimate photographs of […]

G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign and More Slated to Perform at Rock The Vote

Global music streaming and entertainment platform, TIDAL, has announced a long-term partnership with the nation’s foremost nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to building the political power of young people, Rock The Vote. The partnership will kick off with TIDAL X Rock The Vote, a benefit concert to raise funds and awareness for voter registration, education and rights. […]

Maluma Wants To Blend The Rhythm Of Many Nations for Hispanic Heritage Month

Embracing the music industry has always been part of Hennessy’s DNA, recognizing creative minds who blend a rhythm that will never stop and never settle, just like Maluma’s, whose music transcends cultures, languages and nations by staying authentic to himself. The integrated partnership is rooted in shared themes of family, community and legacy, and will […]

Gucci Mane is Dropping an Album 10/17

It has been three years since Gucci Mane released his last project. And now the rapper is back with his album, Woptober II. “Get ready for #Woptober2 coming 10/17,” he wrote when announcing the project on social media Monday. “Album so Street! Y’all ain’t ready,” wife Keyshia Kaoir chimed in. The only details that have […]

Silentó Teams Up for an Anti-Vaping Campaign

There are some hits we should bring back. But when it comes to e-cigs, that’s a hit we shouldn’t take. E-cig, vapes, and JUUL are trying to bring back all the stuff we hate about regular cigarettes. More often than not, they both have addictive nicotine and cancer-causing chemicals, not to mention flavored products designed […]

Big Sean and A$AP Ferg Drop Music Video for ‘Bezerk’

On Thursday, September 26th, Big Sean made his return with a wild visual for his “Bezerk” collaboration featuring appearances from A$AP Ferg and Hit-Boy. The project was directed by Mike Carson. The trippy visual begins with the boys following a bizarre trip to their local bodega.  We find Sean rocking cornrows and a Coogi sweater, while Ferg opts […]

Diana Ross to Release ‘Wonderful Christmas Time’ this Holiday Season

The spirit and sound of the iconic angelic voice of Diana Ross rings bright again this holiday season with the vinyl reissue of her classic Wonderful Christmas Time. The 20-track collection is available for the first time in two physical configurations, a standard black 2LP, a limited-edition translucent red 2LP. Wonderful Christmas Time is also […]

Trey Songz and T-Pain Slated for WCKD Village Festival

On Saturday, October 26th the anticipated Halloween Festival of the year, WCKD Village returns! WCKD is excited to announce special guests and headliners Trey Songz and T-Pain and retro faves LA Riots and Donald Glaude! Trey Songz (AKA Mr. Steal Your Girl), the R&B sensation, will be bringing to the WCKD stage new and old […]

The Roots’ Things Fall Apart To Be Reissued For 20th Anniversary

In honor of its 20th anniversary, The Roots’ breakthrough fourth album Things Fall Apart is available once again via Geffen/Urban Legends. This melancholy gem of 2000s alternative hip-hop, originally released on MCA Records in 1999, has been freshly remastered and repressed in two lavish physical configurations, a standard black 3LP, a limited-edition crystal-clear 3LP as […]