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Lil Prince Charmin's New Single 'STR8 OUTTA CANDY' Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 11, 2024 Lil Prince Charmin, known for his performances since age 4, has released his new single 'STR8 OUTTA CANDY.' He has shared stages with artists like Tucka King of Swing and performed at major festivals....
Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, & More to Perform on AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
by Josh Sharpe - September 26, 2024 CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) has announced that music icons Brad Paisley, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Green Day, Jennifer Hudson, Kane Brown, Mariah Carey, RAYE, and Stray Kids will perform on the star-studded AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL....
Howard 'Youngblood' Bomar to Release 'I, Who Have Nothing' Album
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 Howard Bomar was a man who slipped through everybody’s fingers. His artistry escapes that fate with the release of I, Who Have Nothing, available from Sundazed Music on LP and CD with bonus tracks. The 13-track collection features his 1960s 45 soul sides and five previously unreleased recordings, in...
Prince's 'Purple Rain' Tour Special to Air on PBS
by Michael Major - May 27, 2022 Now, for the first time, this powerful performance at Syracuse, New York’s Carrier Dome Prince and The Revolution has been entirely remixed from the original 2” multi-track master reels by engineer Chris James and re-mastered by Bernie Grundman, and the picture improved significantly....
Gospel Star Jill Scott to Star In Mahalia Jackson Biopic, Produced by Jamie Foxx and Queen Latifah
by A.A. Cristi - August 12, 2020 Lifetime extends their partnership with trusted journalist Robin Roberts for four new movies under the Robin Roberts Presents banner. The network greenlights their next foray into the gospel music world with the biopic Robin Roberts Presents: The Mahalia Jackson Story....
Urban Legends / UMe Releases James Brown Mini-Documentary
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 18, 2020 Urban Legends, a division of UMe, Universal Music Group's global catalog company, is celebrating 50 years of funk, soul, hip-hop, and R&B with a month-long celebration of that includes live DJ sets, new mini-documentaries, new episodes of the docu-series Through the Lens, and new releases of re-mixe...
Urban Legends Honors Black Music Month With Weekly Streaming Events
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2020 Urban Legends today announced a month-long celebration of Black Music Month that includes live DJ sets, new mini-documentaries about James Brown, new episodes of the docu-series Through the Lens, and new releases of re-mixes of classic songs....
Bettye Lavette to Release New Album from Verve Records
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 12, 2020 This Spring, Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Bettye LaVette will release a new album, “Blackbirds,” on Verve Records featuring songs primarily popularized by some of her peers, other iconic women in music, who she personally loved, respected and admired. Set for a May 8th release, the album finds LaVet...
Peter Bjorn and John Drop 'Drama King' Single
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2020 Peter Bjorn and John are excited to release another new single today from their forthcoming new album Endless Dream – due out March 13th via INGRID! “Drama King” is a jazzy retro track written by John and is out today along with the trippy music video that is premiering now via the Talkhouse – watc...
VIDEO: See Lizzo, Eddie Murphy, and Kenan Thompson in a Promo for This Week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Sarah Leiber - December 20, 2019 Eddie Murphy hosts Saturday Night Live on December 21, 2019 with musical guest Lizzo....
Introducing Harlem Based Band Mwenso & The Shakes, Debut Album Out 8/2
by Tori Hartshorn - July 16, 2019 Harlem based band Mwenso & The Shakes' debut album, Emergence, is set for release on August 2 via Ropeadope Records. The band's new single, “No Regrets,” premieres on JAZZIZ, who calls the group, “…a unique troupe of global artists presenting music that merges entertainment and artistry.” ...
Innervision Signs Guitarist Keith Andrew Debuting New Single 'Cielo' Featuring Chris Standring
by A.A. Cristi - July 03, 2019 If you've followed the career of SF Bay Area-based guitarist Keith Andrew, you've undoubtedly noticed a free-spirited approach in his music and the titles of his projects--especially among his recent works. Naturally taking advantage of consumer tastes that, today, demand a more eclectic and divers...
Former AMERICAN IDOL Finalist Elise Testone To Release Second LP
by Tori Hartshorn - April 09, 2019 Soulful singer/songwriter ELISE TESTONE, a former American Idol finalist and powerhouse vocalist whose incredible stage presence and bluesy maturity rank with the best, is releasing her long-awaited sophomore album, This Is Love, on April 17 and immediately mounting an East Coast Tour that includes ...
Classic Rock Icons Humble Pie's Long Lost Vintage Album JOINT EFFORT Finally Sees The Light Of Day
by Tori Hartshorn - January 28, 2019 In 1974, one of the biggest and best blues rock bands of all-time, the great Humble Pie, began recording an album at their own home-built studio called Clear Sounds. The result was a raw and fiery collection of originals and covers that was promptly and unceremoniously shelved by the band's label, n...
Ural Thomas & The Pain LP 'The Right Time' Premieres at VIBE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 27, 2018 Tender Loving Empire is happy to announce that the the forthcoming Ural Thomas and the Pain LP The Right Time (out 9.28) and the video for album standout “No Distance (Between You and Me)” have both premiered at VIBE. A tour in support of the record begins at the Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR on ...
Ural Thomas & The Pain New Single 'The Right Time' Premieres at Downbeat
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 18, 2018 Tender Loving Empire is very pleased to announce that the title track from the forthcoming Ural Thomas and the Pain LP The Right Time (out 9.28) has premiered at Downbeat. A tour in support of the record begins at the River Hops Festival in Hood River, OR on September 22nd....
James Brown's 'Say It Live And Loud: Live In Dallas 08.26.68' Makes Vinyl Debut With Expanded 2LP 50th Anniversary Edition
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 10, 2018 On August 26, 1968, two weeks after releasing his civil rights anthem, 'Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud,' James Brown recorded his concert at Dallas, Texas' Memorial Auditorium. First released on CD in 1998, Brown's Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68 album will make its vinyl debut ...
Ryan Brahms Releases New Single WHEN I WAS ME + Video
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018 Ryan's proficient talent has afforded him to perform with such incredible legends such as James Brown and Dave Brubeck by the age 19. His earlier songs quickly gained attention by multiple managers and labels in the music Meccas of LA and New York. After relocating to Los Angeles for several years, ...
Bass Legend Jeff Berlin To Release 30th Anniversary Edition 12-Inch Vinyl JOE FRAZIER ROUND 3
by Macon Prickett - May 07, 2018 Legendary bassist Jeff Berlin will be releasing on May 11th a 30th Anniversary Edition 12-inch vinyl of his signature song “Joe Frazier.” The EP “Joe Frazier - Round 3” will include a newly remastered version of the original song from his critically acclaimed 1987 album “Pump It!” and a completely r...
NYC's Timothy Dark Announces DOG DAY AFTERNOON EP, Previews SHE PUTS A SPELL ON ME
by Tori Hartshorn - March 14, 2018 New York-based artist Timothy Dark has announced his forthcoming EP 'Dark Day Afternoon', which is slated for release on March 30. This five-track offering is preceded by the release's lead single 'She Put a Spell on Me'. The EP was co-produced by Robb Torres and Timothy Dark for Darkseed Entertainm...
R&B Crooner Omar Wilson Releases Music Video for New Single 'It's A Man's World'
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2017 BSE Recordings R&B Crooner OMAR WILSON releases the music video of his new single, the classic, 'It's A Man's World', originally performed by the one and only James Brown....
The Liza Colby Sound Releases New Liberating Single 'White Light' via AFROPUNK
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2017 New York's notorious sinners, The Liza Colby Sound, have just released their latest single, White Light, via AFROPUNK. White Light blends elements of rock with a mystical, dream-like melody....
VIDEO: Fergie Reveals New Video For 'You Already Know' Featuring Nicki Minaj
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2017 Fergie, the eight-time GRAMMY Award-winner and global superstar, shares the music video for 'You Already Know' feat. Nicki Minaj .... |