Category: Urban AC

T.I.’s Sister Precious Harris Passes Away at 66

TMZ has reported that Precious Harris, T.I.’s sister, has passed away shortly after a serious car accident that occurred last week. Sources report that the 66 year old had been unresponsive and on life support in the ICU of an Atlanta hospital since the accident. Precious’ daughter shared a touching tribute to Instagram, confirming the […]

The Weeknd Dropped a New Fan-Inspired Clothing Line

On Thursday, February 21st, The Weeknd has dropped a fresh line of clothes. The first series of the capsule collection is appropriately titled “On Thursday.” The designs allude to the future and call back to the past. For this collection, The Weeknd reached out to two fans via Instagram that have been posting fan art […]

“Easy Skanking” And The Spirit Of Bob Marley

The Marley Family, Island Records, and UMe are celebrating the rich legacy of reggae legend Bob Marley with a new music short inspired by the music of Bob Marley and that exemplifies the joy of his beloved birthplace, Jamaica. This piece is a virtual mirror into some of the themes that are reflected in Marley’s […]

The Writing Team behind Ella Mai and more is coming to LA

Some of the past year’s most influential chart-topping, award-winning songwriters will be on hand to provide inspiration to the next generation of aspiring music creators at this year’s ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO, May 2 – 4 in Los Angeles. Panels and panelists for the 14th annual ASCAP EXPO will include Ariana Grande’s Thank U, […]

SZA put out a cover of ‘Kiss Me’ by Sixpence None The Richer

Last night, February 17th,  Miami’s III Points Music Festival was enchanted by SZA while she took fans on a little trip back to the late ’90s with her cover of Sixpence None the Richer’s “Kiss Me.” After her performance of the classic tune, she beamed “That song just makes me happy as f–k and I wish […]

India Arie’s New Album WORTHY Available Today, February 15th!

Four-time GRAMMY® winning artist/songwriter India.Arie releases her eighth studio album WORTHY (SoulBird/BMG) today, her first full-length in five years. An epic opportunity for fans to get reacquainted with the influential superstar and her new collection of uplifting songs, WORTHY resonates as a work of overlapping purpose, soaring as the iconic star’s most textured and lively […]

MillsWasChosen Releases His New Hit Single “REACHIN”

Rising Hip Hop Artist, MillsWasChosen released his latest single, “REACHIN” on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Tidal on February 8th, 2019. After much speculation and anticipation, the music artist’s latest single provides the authenticity of his artistic rap and astronomical beats. The Inland Empire, California native states of his release, “My talent, and music showcase […]

Lil Baby Runs Through Paris in New Video for ‘Close Friends’

Among the group projects to release in 2018, Lil Baby and Gunna’s Drip Harder stood out as the priority. The project cemented their pair of ATL-bred rappers as certified leaders of the new generation. Even though the effort released over fourth months ago, Baby delivered the visual to the heavy-hearted “Close Friends,” one of his […]

Kodak Black Announces Dying to Live Tour

Yesterday, February 12th, Kodak Black announced that he will be hitting the road in 2019 for the Dying to Live Tour in support of releasing the intimidating “Transgression” visual. The North American trek comes in support of his No. 1 album of the same name and kicks off March 14 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater […]

‘This Is America’ Becomes First Rap Song to Win Grammy for Record of the Year

On Sunday night, February 10th, Childish Gambino won record of the year at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards for his political anthem “This Is America,”. This track has made history being the first rap song to ever take home the honor, and rounding out a night of wins for the multi-talented Atlanta rapper. The prestigious […]