Category: Urban AC

Pharrell Williams Launches SOMETHING IN THE WATER Art, Culture And Music Festival

Today visionary recording artist, producer, songwriter, philanthropist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams announced his newest venture – SOMETHING IN THE WATER, a multi-day music festival and cultural experience on the beach in his hometown of Virginia Beach. The first annual SOMETHING IN THE WATER is produced by Live Nation. The stage will be set […]

Rick Ross’ Def Jam Classic ‘Mastermind’ On Vinyl For Its 5th anniversary

Urban Legends/UMe releases Rick Ross’ expansive sixth album for Def Jam Recordings—’Mastermind’—on vinyl for the first time in celebration of its fifth anniversary. With appearances from JAY-Z, Kanye West, The Weeknd, Diddy, Lil Wayne, and more, ‘Mastermind’ is now available on 2LP standard black vinyl and limited-edition pink vinyl. The LP features the deluxe edition […]

FLOOD Announces Lineup for FLOODfest 2019

Today FLOOD announced the two-day lineup for the annual FLOODfest presented by Magic Leap during the 2019 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference. FLOOD Magazine is returning to the festival to celebrate the fifth anniversary of FLOODfest, which has become one of SXSW’s premier must-attend events every year. Hosted at the popular and centrally located Cedar […]

Janet Jackson Announces Las Vegas Residency

Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-Platinum selling artist, the incomparable Janet Jackson, is taking over the Las Vegas Strip with her headlining residency Metamorphosis beginning Friday, May 17 at Park Theater at Park MGM resort. Members of Janet’s fan club will receive access to an exclusive presale beginning Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. PST. Metamorphosis […]

11th Annual Preakness InfieldFest Announces Kygo, Logic, Diplo Along With An All Star Lineup Ft. Juice WRLD, FISHER and Frank Walker

The Stronach Group, owners of the legendary Preakness Stakes and Pimlico Race Course, announced today that Norwegian superstar, Kygo, rap artist, Logic, and GRAMMY Award winning producer and DJ, Diplo, will perform at the 2019 InfieldFest Concert at the 144th Preakness on Saturday, May 18, 2019, along with an all-star lineup of celebrated artists that […]

J. Cole’s New Music Video Celebrates His Victories

Despite recently appearing on Offset’s solo debut, on February 25th, J. Cole releases a new visual to his latest hit single “Middle Child”. The visual begins with Cole rhyming atop the raised runway platform, a group of people at his back singing his praises. The scene pivots to a morgue, where all of the bodies are covered, […]

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, […]