On Wednesday night, May 1st, the 2019 Billboard Music Awards hit the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas. With Cardi B leading the nominees with 21 noms in 18 categories (and absolutely dominating the acceptance speech game), and Kelly Clarkson as our host, it’s safe to say it was a huge night for artists of […]
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Anthony Hamilton, Patti LaBelle and more Answer Earth’s Call
On May 17-19, Earth’s Call, a new nonprofit organization that finds and funds innovative solutions to fight the climate crisis, will convene world-famous musicians, environmental experts, and youth leaders to “answer Earth’s Call” and draw attention to world-saving ideas. Earth’s Call passionately supports such ideas through unique collaborations and partnerships, and it has already committed […]
Slick Rick Celebrates 30 Years Of Unprecedented Legacy
Slick Rick’s debut album, THE GREAT ADVENTURES OF SLICK RICK, was originally released on November 1, 1988 by Def Jam Recordings. The inimitable British-American MC was Def Jam’s third artist signing and he is world-renowned as one of hip-hop’s most influential artists of all time. Today, celebrating the album’s 30-year milestone, Def Jam/Urban Legends/UMe releases […]
Kendrick Lamar Signs With BMI
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is incredibly pleased to announce that multiple award-winning superstar and Top Dawg Entertainment/Interscope Records recording artist Kendrick Lamar has signed a long-term deal with the performing rights organization to represent his critically-acclaimed catalog of music worldwide. Lamar joins BMI’s growing roster of more than 900,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers which […]
Beyonce’s ‘Homecoming’ Live Album Debuts in Top 10
Queen Bey has returned to the top 10 of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as Homecoming: The Live Album starts at No. 4 on the ranking dated April 27. The release largely consists of the diva’s landmark 2018 Coachella set, arrived March 17 in conjunction with a Netflix special that documented the performance. According to […]
Choosey & Exile provide a look into Afro-Chicano culture with new album Black Beans
Between gospel music in church and his grandfather’s role in the Latin Jazz scene of Los Angeles, music has always been a factor in Choosey’s lineage. With four years passing since his debut mixtape Left Field, Choosey makes his long-awaited return with Black Beans, an album conveying the less represented perspective of growing up Afro-Chicano. […]
Earth, Wind & Fire Slated for New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Continuing its deep appreciation and support of musical heritage, Acura returns as a sponsor of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival as the iconic cultural event celebrates its 50th anniversary. Acura also returns for the 5th year as a sponsor of the Trombone Shorty Foundation, and this year, as presenting sponsor of “Shorty Fest,” […]
Chance the Rapper and Childish Gambino Among 2019 Webby Award Winners
On Tuesday morning, April 23rd, the winners for the 23rd annual Webby Awards were announced. Among those winners are Chance the Rapper, Childish Gambino, Kesha, Ellen DeGeneres and Ryan Reynolds have been selected this year by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. The upcoming Webby Awards ceremony will celebrate the best work on […]
The O’Jays Take On The Trump Admin And Social Injustice On New Studio Album
Multi-platinum selling Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The O’Jays (Eddie Levert Sr., Walter Williams Sr. and Eric Nolan Grant), take on the Trump administration and social injustice with a message of love on their new album, The Last Word, released across all streaming platforms via S-CURVE RECORDS/BMG. The Last Word is the group’s […]
N*E*R*D’s Sophomore Album Reissued For Its 15th Anniversary
Urban Legends reissues N*E*R*D’s critically acclaimed, RIAA gold-certified album, Fly or Die, in honor of its 15th anniversary. Featuring the hits “She Wants To Move,” “Maybe,” and “Jump” (featuring Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden and Benji Madden), the album is available now on limited edition 2LP red vinyl. Released on March 23, 2004, Fly or Die […]