Category: Urban AC

The Roots’ ‘The Tipping Point’ To Be Reissued For 15th Anniversary

In honor of its 15th anniversary, The Roots’ legendary sixth album The Tipping Point is available once again via Geffen/Urban Legends. The amalgam of hip-hop, soul and funk, originally released on Geffen Records in 2004, has been reissued as standard black double vinyl as well as on translucent gold limited-edition colored double vinyl, to be […]

The Hoy Polloy Premieres New Single “Dangerous,” in Collaboration with Jadakiss and Vina Love

The Hoy Polloy joins forces with globally recognized and Grammy-nominated Hip Hop artist, Jadakiss, and talented vocalist, Vina Love, for the indie hip-hop and pop-infused single, “Dangerous,” now available on all digital platforms. The Hoy Polloy is a Miami-based multi-genre band reminiscent of Childish Gambino, Gym Class Heroes, and The Roots. For their new single, […]

J BALVIN And BAD BUNNY Surprise Fans With The Midnight Release Of Their New Collaborative Album “OASIS”

Two Of The World’s Leading Music Artists Drop A Landmark Summer Album, Making Waves With The Sound Of Their Shared Caribbean Culture. A Video For First Single “Que Pretendes” Has Also Just Been Released “Do you know what an Oasis is? – Those beautiful places that stand out in the middle of dryness… You see […]

Meek Mill Plans to Release of New Hat Line

Multiplatinum hip-hop artist, criminal justice reform advocate and entrepreneur Meek Mill is announcing his investment in sports apparel retailer Lids, the largest retail seller of hats (over 28 million sold per year) and licensed sports product in North America. “I’ve always been a fan of Lids – growing up, I remember buying their hats to […]

Lionsgate Signs First-Look Deal with Mary J. Blige

Grammy® winner and Oscar® nominated megastar Mary J. Blige has signed an exclusive first-look television deal with global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) to develop and produce television series under her newly-launched Blue Butterfly productions. The multifaceted singer-songwriter-actress will also have the opportunity to create content across Lionsgate’s array of business platforms. Multi-platinum record […]

Mustard Album “Perfect Ten” Available For Pre-Order

Award-winning music producer Mustard’s eagerly anticipated album, Perfect Ten, is now available for pre-order. The platinum-selling single “Pure Water” with Migos, the follow up “100 Bands,” featuring, Quavo, YG and Meek Mill and “On GOD” with YG, Tyga, A$AP Ferg and A$AP Rocky are the project’s designated instant-grat tracks. Los Angeles City Council President, Herb […]

Cardi B Named ASCAP Songwriter of the Year

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) celebrated its unparalleled roster of music legends, past and present, at the 34th annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. Tonight’s event recognized special honorees and the songwriters and publishers of the most-performed ASCAP songs of the past year on the R&B/hip-hop, rap and gospel charts. […]

Migos, Childish Gambino and More Take Top Honors At 2019 “BET Awards”

Last night, BET Networks honored a powerful and show-stopping lineup of artists, entertainers, cultural icons and inspiring humanitarians across more than 18 categories at the 19th Annual “BET AWARDS.” The ceremony, hosted by actress and comedian Regina Hall, aired live on BET from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, June 23, 2019. […]

Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Jeezy Starts New Business Venture

Grammy-nominated rapper, Jeezy announced a new partnership with telecommunications entrepreneur, Freddie Figgers, founder of Figgers Communications. Through this partnership, Jeezy and Freddie aim to democratize and bring quality technology to market with wireless products that rival current competitor standards, but at a much more attainable price point. The first products to be released under this […]

Major Lazer and Anitta Announce the Global Debut of a Brand-new Summer Anthem, ‘Make It Hot’

With less than 48 hours until the official first day of summer, BACARDI rum, global superstars Major Lazer and Brazilian pop sensation Anitta announced today the debut of “Make It Hot,” an upbeat and contagiously fun new summer song, as well as the rum brand’s new summer campaign, “Pass the Beat.” The worldwide debut of […]