Category: Urban AC

Travis Scott really is “Lovin’ It”

On Thursday, September 10th, rapper Travis Scott dropped the second round of his collaboration with none other than McDonald’s. This second wave of merch included short and long sleeved tees, as well as hoodies, sweats, slippers, key-chains and hats all featuring designs nodding to a little bit of Trav and a little bit of Mickey […]

Daddy Yankee Announces Global Strategic Partnership

Universal Music Group and Daddy Yankee, global superstar, music entrepreneur and Reggaeton icon, has announced a strategic global partnership that includes the release of new music and film projects. Daddy Yankee is widely recognized for leading and elevating Reggaeton into a global cultural and musical phenomenon, which has fueled an explosion in popularity for Latin […]

Philip Lawrence and Many More are Slated for 5th Annual Kids Music Day

The 5th Annual “Kids Music Day” will be celebrated on Friday October 2nd, 2020. Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with music schools, music stores and other music organizations around the world to hold special events that benefit and celebrate kids playing music. The Matthew Morrison hosted event’s goal is to highlight the importance of […]

Ice Cube Demands Commitments Now

Ice Cube released a video yesterday titled “Voting for Nothing Makes No Sense. They Don’t Want Your Vote. They Need Your Vote” demanding politicians sign the Contract with Black America before they get the support of the Black vote: As citizens and lawmakers both, we are joining to demand the Contract with Black America be […]

Patti LaBelle Announces Unreleased Track

A stellar previously unreleased track from Patti LaBelle, “Ain’t Nuthin’ But A Feelin’,” recorded during the sessions for her 1989 album Be Yourself, is out today for the first time, on a digital EP from Geffen/UMe with six brand new mixes. “Ain’t Nuthin’ But A Feelin’” was produced and written by Full Force, with background […]

The Beastie Boys Collection Out 10/23

On October 23, 2020, UMe will release Beastie Boys Music, a 20-song collection covering the GRAMMY® Award winning and multi-platinum selling Beastie Boys’ recording career. The collection is a companion piece to the critically acclaimed documentary Beastie Boys Story, currently nominated for 5 Emmys®, and the group’s best seller Beastie Boys Book, which ascended to […]

Snoop Dogg is Celebrating “Gin and Juice” Turning 25 in a Big Way

Entertainment Icon and Hip-Hop legend Snoop Dogg announces his latest creation, INDOGGO Gin. INDOGGO, crafted with a laid-back California style, is the ultimate remix of seven premium botanicals infused with all-natural strawberry flavor. INDOGGO was developed by the King of “Gin & Juice,” in partnership with his friend and spirits veteran, Keenan Towns of Trusted […]

Ice Cube Announces Collaboration With Shepard Fairey To Create Logo For ‘A Contract with Black America’

Ice Cube, and American artist, Shepard Fairey, have revealed the ‘A Contract with Black America’ logo in wake of the glaring racial injustice and inequality facing the United States. “It was incredible to work with Shepard on this logo. I appreciate him donating his time to this cause, we both believe that the pen is […]

Post Malone Announces New Ownership

Post Malone is now an esports team owner – technically, of multiple teams. Envy Gaming, one of the most valuable esports organizations in the world and the largest esports company in Texas, announced that multi-platinum, award-winning artist Post Malone has joined the organization’s ownership group, taking an undisclosed equity stake. The 25-year-old global superstar is […]

Here’s your Winner’s List for the 2020 MTV VMAs

Despite the current circumstances our country is in, that didn’t stop the MTV VMAs from putting on a show stopping performance, and giving recognition to some of the biggest stars in music across multiple genres. From Lady Gaga’s several awards (and outfit changes), to BTS sweeping a few categories. Doja Cat also had her moment […]