Category: Urban

Salt-N-Pepa Announce New Collab

Milani Cosmetics, the indie beauty brand known for championing inclusivity, has partnered with renowned female hip-hop duo, Salt-N-Pepa, to launch a unique makeup collection celebrating their iconic style. It was essential to the pair to be involved in every facet of the collaboration, ensuring the resulting shades, textures and products are authentic reflections of their […]

Megan Thee Stallion Dips It Low on ‘Fallon’

On Thursday night, February 13th, Megan Thee Stallion brought her newest bop, “B.I.T.C.H.”, over to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The track debuted high inside the top 40 of the Hot 100 at No. 31 this past week. Megan’s 2020 has been pretty busy thus far. Not only is she prepping her upcoming debut album […]

Kelis’ “Kaleidoscope” Turns 20

It’s been 20 years since Kaleidoscope, the groundbreaking, game-changing debut album by Kelis. She recorded the album aged 17, naive to its everlasting resonance, and from the moment it was released, it was a bolt of lightning, ahead of its time, pioneering on all sides, from the bold Neptunes production to its sci-fi aesthetic. With […]

Charlie Wilson is Looking For His “Forever Valentine”

R&B Icon, Charlie Wilson, is celebrating Valentine’s Day in a big way. You can see him performing his Billboard top 10 single, “Forever Valentine” on Live with Kelly and Ryan and The Wendy Williams Show today. As an early Valentine’s Day present, Wilson premiered the official music video on Wednesday which celebrates multiple generations of […]

Yo Gotti’s Album – Out Now

After maximizing anticipation throughout the past month, multiplatinum Memphis superstar rapper and CMG mogul Yo Gotti unveils his anxiously awaited tenth full-length studio album and first in three years, Untrapped. Upon going live, it catapulted into the Top 10 of iTunes Top Hip-Hop/Rap Albums Chart where it still remains. Yo Gotti also welcomed a bevy […]

Forecastle Fest 2020 Lineup Announced

On Wednesday, February 12th, the 18th edition of Louisville, Kentucky’s Forecastle Festival revealed this year’s lineup. And saying it’s star studded would be an understatement. The headliners have been announced to be Jack Johnson, Cage the Elephant and The 1975. General admission, Yacht Club and three-day VIP tickets will go on sale at noon ET […]

Alejandro Fernández Announces ‘HECHO EN MÉXICO’ WORLD TOUR

Multi-Latin GRAMMY award winner, Alejandro Fernández has announced the United States, Canada and Europe concert dates for his ‘HECHO EN MÉXICO’ WORLD TOUR. Produced by Live Nation, the United States and Canada tour kicks off May 22 in Fresno, California at the Save Mart Center and will wrap up on September 20 in San Antonio, […]

Lizzo Performs Beachside in Chicago

“More lit than Grammys and SNL combined!”, says three time Grammy award winning, Lizzo, after her playing an intimate, beachside show for 101.9 THE MIX Chicago listeners. The event was held poolside at the 5-Star Now Amber Puerto Vallarta luxury hotel, hosted by legendary radio personality Eric Ferguson’s (“Eric in the Morning Show”). This long […]

Meek Mill Teams Up With Justin Timberlake For Motivational Collaboration “Believe”

GRAMMY-nominated artist and criminal justice reform advocate Meek Mill has released an inspirational collaboration and accompanying video with GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum global superstar Justin Timberlake titled “Believe.” “Believe” marks the first time that the two acclaimed artists have worked together, with Timberlake’s soaring vocals in the track’s chorus gracefully complementing Mill’s gripping verses containing themes […]

Rapper Lil Yachty’s Mom Releases New Book about her Son

Venita McCollum, mother of Grammy-nominated artist Lil Yachty, offers a step-by-step guide for parents rearing kids with dreams in the entertainment industry, while also dispelling myths in her new book, “Raising a Rapper.” “There is this belief that rappers all come from poverty and this simply is not the case,” said McCollum. “There are so […]