It’s All Black Music
Chris Brown and Tyga are back in the studio together, or at least they were! The dynamic duo collaborated on “Snapback Backs.” An ode to their fly swag. Rick Ross bought “Tupac back” and Swizz Beatz brought back Reeboks so why not cover the popular track! Chris Brown Covers “Marvin’s Room” [NEW MUSIC] 2011 BET […]
Lil’ Wayne’s “Tha Carter IV” album has been pushed back to August 22. The YMCMB boss spoke with MTV News about his upcoming mixtape, “Sorry 4 The Wait”. Wayne’s manager Bryant Cortez pushed the album back so this is Lil’ Wayne’s way of saying sorry to the fans. He states that he is back in […]
Based on the 1943 Broadway musical, Carmen Jones is an updated version of the George Bizet opera “Carmen” in an African-American setting. When director Otto Preminger decided to adapt it for the big screen, his goal was to make a dramatic film with music rather than a conventional film musical. Realizing that movies with an […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) The GE Building (formerly the RCA Bldg) 30 Rockefeller Plaza When: February 4, 1981 What: Performing on Saturday Night Live with musical guest Blondie, the Bronx quintet becomes the first rap act seen on national television. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All […]
Missy Elliott is featured on VH1’s latest Behind The Music episode where they delve deep into her past, exposing how she got signed, how she met Aaliyah and all the drama in-between! The show airs tomorrow night at 10pm on VH1. Missy Elliott Opens Up About Her Battle With Graves Disease FACT OF THE DAY: […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) RUN DMC JMJ Way, Hollis Avenue & 205 St When: August 30, 2009 What: The pioneer rap trio get a street named after them in their neighborhood of Hollis, Queens. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music” presents 100 Rewarding Black Music […]
Diggy Simmons was spotted on the set of his new music video “Copy & Paste.” The young rapper is photoed in a lab connected to a machine by wires. “‘Copy, Paste’ is about just giving an anthem to original people, innovators, people that feel like their style’s been copy, pasted,” Diggy tells Rap-Up.com. This is […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Baltimore School for the Arts. 712 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-5298 When: June 25, 1986 What: In 1986, Afeni Shakur relocated her daughter and son Tupac from Harlem to Baltimore. After two years at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, the late rapper transferred to the Baltimore School […]
Nicki Minaj breathed life to David Guetta’s “Where Them Girls At” with her animated and infectious flow. Bubbles flow through speakers and follow Nicki through a crowded club which causes females to burst out into dance! Flo Rida let’s his swag hang loose by the pool! Mary J. Blige ft. Nicki Minaj “Feel Inside” [NEW […]
New Music from DJ Khaled, “It Ain’t Over Til Its Over” featuring Mary J. Blige, Fabolous and Jadakiss. Mary J. Blige premiered this track during her performance on the 2011 BET Awards this past Sunday. DJ Khaled We The Best Forever hit stores July 19. Check out the audio below! Recent Post: DJ Khaled ft. […]
Today, Detroit rapper Big Sean released his debut album on Kanye West‘s G.O.O.D. Music label. When I listen to Finally Famous, I can’t help but draw comparisons to Drake; both artists are obsessed with fame and women, and their lyrical content reflects that. But unlike Drake’s Thank Me Later, Big Sean’s debut album is markedly […]
Beyonce dropped her fourth album “4” today and we are giving you the chance to listen to it before you buy it (unless you already purchased it and just want to listen anyway). Check out our very own, Regina Mitchell’s top 4 picks from “4.” Top 4 Songs On Beyonce’s “4″ Album Beyonce Covers Cleo […]
