Category: Urban

Urban One and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® unite for Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids

Celebrity radio hosts and Urban One’s national network of praise stations lent their voices to help in the fight against childhood cancer, sickle cell disease and other life-threatening diseases during the Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids® event March 7-8. The 11th annual event raised more than $1.6 million in cash and pledges ensuring that […]

Khalid Announces New Track ‘Self’

On Monday, March 25th, Khalid took to Twitter to announce a new track off his forthcoming sophomore LP, Free Spirit. The singer tweeted “Track 14. Self. Thursday,” which reveals the song’s track number, title and release date. Along with the tweet, Khalid also shared a cryptic photo of power lines and a bus reflected in […]

Two Atlanta Rappers tackle Men’s Health in New Music Video

Atlanta Rapper King Jai releases his new music video “Mr. Barberman.” The record was produced by Grammy-Winning Producer 30 Roc of Mike Will Made It EarDrummers Entertainment. King Jai and featured Rapper King Elway (both licensed barbers) were inspired to shoot this music video after reading studies about how black barbershops can help lower men’s […]

Megan Thee Stallion Releases New Single

Earlier this month, Megan Thee Stallion officially announced that “Sex Talk” would serve as the lead single to her upcoming debut album, ‘Fever’, a the Southwest Film Festival. The Houston rapper teased her audience via social media shortly after, and finally released the steamy new track on Friday, March 22nd. Meg holds nothing back with the NSFW […]

Juan Luis Guerra Joins Billboard Latin Music Week For “The Legend Q&A” Panel

Billboard has announced that singer, songwriter and producer Juan Luis Guerra will take the stage as a special guest in a Q&A during this year’s Billboard Latin Music Week. The internationally recognized star hailing from the Dominican Republic will headline the “The Legend Q&A” session on Wednesday, April 24. Billboard’s Latin Music Week will take […]

Childish Gambino, Meek Mill and more will be at Lollapalooza 2019

Lollapalooza 2019’s lineup is insanely star-studded. From Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots and The Strokes, to J Balvin, Lil Wayne, The Chainsmokers, Meek Mill, Gary Clark Jr., Flume and even Tame Impala. There’s something for everyone. The festival will be taking over Grant Park on Chicago’s lakefront from August 1st through the 4th. […]

Chance the Rapper, Akon and More will be at Woodstock 50

Woodstock 50 Music and Arts Fair announced the official lineup of its three-day 50th anniversary celebration today, with more than 80 musical acts. Taking place on its 50th anniversary weekend, Aug. 16-18, in Watkins Glen, N.Y. The most iconic music festival in American history is bringing peace, love and music back for a new generation […]

Snoop Dogg Appears at Keep Memory Alive’s 23rd Annual Power of Love® Gala

Keep Memory Alive’s 23rd annual Power of Love® gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, March 16 brought top artists and cultural icons Shania Twain, Snoop Dogg, Anthony Anderson, NE-YO, Anthony Mackie, Miguel, Leona Lewis, Bernie Williams, John O’Hurley, Pedro Capó, Greg Phillinganes, Peta Murgatroyd, and more together to honor music legend Lionel Richie […]

ScHoolboy Q Releases Brand New Single

ScHoolboy Q made his long-awaited return on yesterday, March 14th, with the first single in nearly three years with “Numb Numb Juice.” The track officially kicks off the rollout leading up to Q’s anticipated fifth studio album. Production on the tune is handled by Chicago’s Nez & Rio, DJ Fu, and Hykeem Carter. The rapper rhymes acapella for the first […]