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Strictly Rhythm Announces 30th Anniversary Celebrations
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2019 Legendary label Strictly Rhythm celebrates its landmark 30th anniversary - having shaped the face of house music since its inception in New York in 1989....
Lizzo Releases 'Good As Hell' Remix Featuring Ariana Grande
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 25, 2019 Lizzo released an all new remix of her platinum selling hit song “Good As Hell.” The “Good As Hell” Remix featuring Ariana Grande is available now at all DSPs and streaming services....
The Deer Sign to Keeled Scales, Premiere New Song & Announce New Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 05, 2019 Longtime transcendental folk favorites The Deer have announced a new album Do No Harm to be released November 1 on Keeled Scales / Secretly Distribution (Twain, Buck Meek, Jo Schornikow, Erin Durant, Sun June). The band share a home with the critically acclaimed indie label — Austin, Texas — where t...
Dancehall Superstar Kranium Brings The Vibes In Latest Music Video
by Tori Hartshorn - July 12, 2019 Jamaica-born Dancehall superstar KRANIUM has announced the release of a creative & scenic visual for his track “So Me Move,” listen HERE. The video, directed by Xavier Damase follows the musician as he delivers powerful lyrics about his ability to carve out + stay in a lane of his own and the people...
Wale Releases Brand New Single ON CHILL Feat. Jeremih
by Tori Hartshorn - July 12, 2019 The GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum Washington, D.C. rapperpoetagitator and iconoclast serves up his signature slick wordplay over a sultry minimal beat. Produced by LT Mo and Va, Wale winds up vivid verses for a lover, promising to “modify your energy” before declaring, “If we good, that's g...
Common Gives Festival Goers An Impromptu Freestyle Session During Essence Fest
by Tori Hartshorn - July 10, 2019 GRAMMY Award-winning rapper COMMON stepped to the mic for an impromptu street freestyle cypher this past weekend during this year's 2019 Essence Festival in New Orleans, LA....
Chart-Topper Koryn Hawthorne Celebrates First Billboard Music Awards Nominations, Stellar Awards and NAACP Image Awards Wins
by Tori Hartshorn - April 08, 2019 Chart-topper Koryn Hawthorne continues to amass a series of firsts, garnering nods for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards with triple nominations across all Gospel categories: Top Gospel Artist, Top Gospel Album (Unstoppable), and Top Gospel Song (“Won't He Do It”). Fresh off first-time wins at the Ste...
Keyondra Lockett Impacts Radio With TRY, Makes Stunning Appearances Around the Country
by Tori Hartshorn - August 14, 2018 Keyondra Lockett Impacts Radio With TRY, Makes Stunning Appearances Around the Country...
The National Urban League Hosts Inaugural Women In Harmony: A Celebration of Sisterhood Luncheon at 2018 Essence Music Festival
by Macon Prickett - July 09, 2018 The National Urban League hosted its first “Women in Harmony: A Celebration of Sisterhood” luncheon at the Essence Music Festival yesterday, providing attendees with a spirited and empowering experience. The event included an intimate conversation with twelve-time Grammy®-nominated artist Ledisi, mo...
Keyondra Lockett Enters Partnership with Indie Blue/eOne + Appears At Essence Music Festival This Weekend
by Macon Prickett - July 05, 2018 Keyondra Lockett continues to forge her path of independence, fueled by creativity and entrepreneurship. The gifted vocalist/songwriter and savvy businesswoman just inked a partnership between IndieBlue/Entertainment One Entertainment and her Bella Dawn Music record label. Through the partnership, h...
GODLESS Original Netflix Limited Series Soundtrack to be Released Digitally July 6
by Macon Prickett - June 12, 2018 BMG presents the GODLESS – Original Netflix Limited Series Soundtrack to be released digitally on July 6, 2018. The album features original music by composer Carlos Rafael Rivera (A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES). Grammy award- winner T Bone Burnett served as the executive music producer....
R&B Duo Ar'Mon & Trey Unveil New Song FOREVER
by Macon Prickett - May 11, 2018 Detroit R&B sensation Ar'mon & Trey unveil their brand-new single, “Forever.” Get it HERE via Warner Bros. Records....
American Idol Sensation Ada Vox Joins Stellar Lineup at 7th Annual GMCLA Voice Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - May 02, 2018 Powerhouse drag queen sensation Ada Vox will make one of her first appearances since being eliminated from American Idol at the 7th Annual Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles Voice Awards on Saturday, May 5th at the Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood. ...
Prof Releases POOKIE BABY Album Out Today
by Macon Prickett - April 13, 2018 Today, Minnesota rhyme-singer Prof releases his brand new album, Pookie Baby, via Rhymesayers Entertainment, and drops a hilarious new video for his track 'No.'...
John Colianni to Celebrate New Album I NEVER KNEW Featuring a Swinging Sextet with CD Release Events
by Macon Prickett - April 02, 2018 Hailed by The New York Times as “the essence of a swinging pianist,” and by Duke Ellington's bassist Jimmy Woode as “a brilliant pianist, composer and arranger with exquisite taste,” John Colianni returns for his fourth outing on the Patuxent label, I Never Knew. In a departure from the two-guitar q...
GRAMMY-Nominated Group HAIM to Culminate Bumble's Two-Day SXSW 'Empowering Connections' Activation
by Tori Hartshorn - March 07, 2018 Bumble, the female-first social networking app with over 27 million global users, is hosting Bumble Presents: Empowering Connections, a two-day activation at the 2018 South by Southwest® (SXSW®) conference on March 9 -10 at Fair Market....
Keyondra Lockett Releases New Single 2/16
by Tori Hartshorn - February 15, 2018 The angelic-voiced Keyondra Lockett spent years singing with the dynamic group Zie'l before launching her solo career in 2015. Since then, she has emerged as not only a gifted vocalist and songwriter, but a trendsetting creative force and a visionary businesswoman. While thriving in multiple profess...
Terminal Avant-Blues Duo Great Sadness Release Vinyl Debut
by Tori Hartshorn - February 15, 2018 The Los Angeles-based duo of guitarist/singer Cathy Cooper and drummer Stephen McNeely known as The Great Sadness are releasing their long-playing debut of harrowing, blues-rooted mayhem, Weep on vinyl. The album was produced by Joe Cardamone (ex-Icarus Line) at Valley Recording Company in Burbank....
2018 ESSENCE Festival Initial Line-Up Announced!
by Macon Prickett - January 26, 2018 ESSENCE wants you to grab your squad and plan your trip as it announces its exhilarating initial talent line-up for the 2018 ESSENCE Festival, taking place July 5-8 in New Orleans. The nightly concert series keeps the spotlight on women, featuring electrifying headline performances from Janet Jackso...
A Quick Guide to Mexico's Mariachi Music By Felipe Romero Figueroa, Director of Puerto Vallarta's Mariachi Vallarta 2000
by Macon Prickett - January 25, 2018 Always wonder about the story behind Mexico's famous mariachi music? Here's a guide to the music that was recognized an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, written by Felipe Romero Figueroa, Director of Puerto Vallarta's Mariachi Vallarta 2000. Mariachi is believed to have originated in Jalisco,...
Stitcher Premium Launches First Musical Podcast Project From Matt Besser And Bobby Matthews
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017 Leading podcast and comedy listening platform Stitcher Premium is entering the musical podcast space with the new three-part series Stolen Idea. ....
R&B Quartet XSCAPE Announce Nationwide Tour ft. Monica & Tamar Braxton
by Caryn Robbins - September 19, 2017 One of the most beloved groups in R&B history, XSCAPE, have announced their first-ever headlining tour, THE GREAT XSCAPE TOUR....
THE VOICE Winner Alisan Porter Releases New EP 'I Come In Pieces'
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2017 Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and history-making Season 10 victor of NBC's The Voice Alisan Porter releases her brand new EP “I COME IN PIECES” today at all digital retailers today. It's available HERE....
MTV to Revive TRL Franchise Live from Times Square This October
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2017 MTV's 'TRL' franchise is set to premiere on Monday, October 2nd. The daily live show will air from the network's iconic Times Square studio and become the prime destination for youth culture and a meeting point for millions of fans....
VIDEO: THE VOICE Winner Alisan Porter Releases New Single 'Change' Today
by Caryn Robbins - July 25, 2017 Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and history-making Season 10 victor of NBC's The Voice Alisan Porter released a brand new video for her latest single “CHANGE” , directed by Lee Cherry, today! Check out the music video below!... |