Via | NBCNews Natalie Cole, the American singer who overcame battles with substance abuse and the long shadow of her famous father to earn worldwide success of her own, has died. She was 65. Cole died Thursday night at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles “due to complications from ongoing health issues,” according to […]

New York, NY: The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor Top Dawg Entertainment rapper-songwriter Kendrick Lamar with the ASCAP Vanguard Award…

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The producers of B.o.B.’s smash hit “Airplanes,” Jeremy Dussolliet and Tim Sommers, are being sued for copyright infringement along with a slew of other charges, by a songwriter named Christine Dominguez who claims she was cheated out of royalties and received no credit for her contributions to the song. Dominguez filed the lawsuit against Dussolliet […]

The Dream was in Europe in support of his friend Rihanna and discusses writing, Justin Bieber and Christina Milian.

It's All Black Music

Best known for his work on Chris Brown’s Grammy nominated hit, “Deuces,” Kevin McCall has released a mixtape of original material. Looking to give us a sample of what his sound is like on The Eargazm. McCall’s mixtape features production and guest verses  from The Bizness, Ace Hood, Tank, and The Bizness. He’s showed he […]

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It’s close to midnight in a Manhattan recording studio, and a songwriter is listening to a work in progress, one that he hopes millions will soon know by heart. He’d recently improvised the lyrics in the vocal booth, including the chorus: “If you’re the country, I’m your new citizen.” Now, he sings along with the […]

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Singer, songwriter & guitarist Kwanza Jones is about to become a household name.  The singer is preparing the release of her upcoming album “Supercharged” this spring and we’re loving what we’re hearing.