Syleena Johnson, affectionately known as “The Queen of Chicago,” GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter and host of TV One’s daytime talk show, Sister Circle Live, releases a brand new album entitled WOMAN today available at all major digital retailers. The album is preceded by the Urban AC single, “I Deserve More” impacting radio now. Syleena’s sultry voice,… Continue reading Syleena Johnson’s 10th Album ‘WOMAN’ Available Now
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Tony Samuel: ‘I Learned Every Aspect of the Publishing Game Through Books and Online Reading’
Tony Samuel is a leadership expert, strategist, author, and former music business journalist. He is also the CEO and founder of Talented Books. In an interview with The Industry Cosign, Samuel talks about his latest venture and how his passion for writing and diversity sparked the creation of two critically acclaimed children’s books, starring his… Continue reading Tony Samuel: ‘I Learned Every Aspect of the Publishing Game Through Books and Online Reading’
Gang Starr – Bad Name (Remix) feat. Method Man & Redman
On 11-1-19, Gang Starr released their historic new album, One Of The Best Yet, their first album in sixteen-years. The album was met with overwhelming critical praise and fan response. With Gang Starr billboards predominately displayed in Times Square, London and locations across the world, One Of The Best Yet made a swift and immediate… Continue reading Gang Starr – Bad Name (Remix) feat. Method Man & Redman
Black Nerds Club presents The Nerdies
In honor of Black History Month, the Black Nerds Club introduces, The Nerdies. The online award show consists of 28 awards, one for each day of February, that will post on Black Nerds Club’s Instagram page, @blacknerdsclub. The Nerdies celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of black nerds and raise awareness of their contributions to culture… Continue reading Black Nerds Club presents The Nerdies
Tyler Dumont – You
When the news hit that Sean “Diddy” Combs was bringing back MTV’s Making Of The Band, the iconic show that led to the creation of bands like Danity Kane, Day 26, Da Band, and Donnie Klang, a soft smile comes across the face of original cast member, TYLER DUMONT, who is undergoing a revival of… Continue reading Tyler Dumont – You
Christian McBride to Release The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons February 7th
A Magnum Opus – 20 Years in the Making Explores Relevant Themes of Social Justice from Past to Present, Lauding Key Figures of the Civil Rights Movement including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and Muhammad Ali Featuring Sonia Sanchez, Wendell Pierce, Vondie Curtis-Hall and Dion Graham Available February 7 on… Continue reading Christian McBride to Release The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons February 7th
Jadakiss feat. Rick Ross & Emanny – Kisses To The Sky
Listen to Jadakiss’ new single Kisses To The Sky out now! https://Jadakiss.lnk.to/KissesToTheSky Follow Jadakiss everywhere: https://www.instagram.com/therealkiss/ https://twitter.com/Therealkiss https://www.facebook.com/Jadakiss/ #Jadakiss #KissesToTheSky #RickRoss #Emanny Music video by Jadakiss performing Kisses To The Sky. © 2020 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Russ Releases SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE
RUSS RELEASES THIRD MAJOR LABEL ALBUM SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE VIA COLUMBIA RECORDS NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE ‘SHAKE THE GLOBE TOUR’ SET FOR SUMMER 2020 Multiplatinum recording artist and producer Russ has officially released his third major label album, SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE, today via Columbia Records. The album features 12 brand-new songs, including the recently-released… Continue reading Russ Releases SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE
Sundance Institute Announces Tabitha Jackson as Festival Director
Sundance Institute announced Tabitha Jackson as the new Director of the Sundance Film Festival. Jackson was chosen from a worldwide search and follows outgoing Director, John Cooper, who served in the role for 11 years and will assume a newly-created Emeritus Director role. An award-winning filmmaker, she has served as Director of the Institute’s Documentary… Continue reading Sundance Institute Announces Tabitha Jackson as Festival Director
Jay Z and NFL Partnership to Aid Criminal Justice Reform
@MzHanaG Jay Z‘s decision to partner with the National Football League in August of 2019 was received by many as a betrayal of former 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during the national anthem in 2016 in protest of racial profiling, and the deaths of black Americans by the dint of police. Kaepernick… Continue reading Jay Z and NFL Partnership to Aid Criminal Justice Reform
Torae Presents ‘The Business of Music’ at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY
LEARN THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC THROUGH PROFESSOR TORAE 8 WEEK COURSE BEGINS FEBRUARY 26TH Thursday, January 29, 2020 (Brooklyn, NY) – As seen on BILLBOARD, A new hip-hop education course, “The Business of Music”, is an eight-week course taking place this spring semester at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY conducted by Torae. The… Continue reading Torae Presents ‘The Business of Music’ at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY
Russell Wilson Joins NFL FLAG As Co-Owner And Chairman
Seattle Seahawks quarterback and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson has been named Co-Owner and Chairman of NFL FLAG. The global partnership, which was announced today, will focus on strengthening NFL FLAG domestically and expanding the league internationally. In his new role, Wilson will work closely with Reigning Champs Experiences (RCX) President and former NFL safety… Continue reading Russell Wilson Joins NFL FLAG As Co-Owner And Chairman
Cocktails & Cinema: Bakoso: Afrobeats of Cuba – Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6PM
Apollo Film Presents Bakosó: Afrobeats of Cuba as part of ImageNation’s Cocktails & Cinema Thursday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m. Harlem, N.Y., January 30, 2020 — Today the Apollo Theater announced it will screen the award-winning documentary Bakosó: Afrobeats of Cuba on Thursday, February 20th at 6:30 p.m., as part of ImageNation’s Cocktails & Cinema… Continue reading Cocktails & Cinema: Bakoso: Afrobeats of Cuba – Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6PM
Strayer University and The Blackhouse Foundation Name Donald Dankwa Brooks Winner of Scriptwriter Competition
During the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, Strayer University, in partnership with The Blackhouse Foundation — a leading voice working to elevate and increase the number of diverse voices in filmmaking — announced the winner of ScriptED, a nationwide competition to discover a talented, up-and-coming scriptwriter who can help bring real perspectives to Strayer’s Criminal Justice… Continue reading Strayer University and The Blackhouse Foundation Name Donald Dankwa Brooks Winner of Scriptwriter Competition
Nii Mantse Addy: “Marketing/Branding is Essential to Every Business”
Several years ago, it seems like it was only Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu controlling most of the cord-cutting movement. Now there seem to be companies sprouting up left and right monthly! BET+, Disney+, and HBOMax are just a few of the latest to start their ‘cord-cutting’ services with more to debut in 2020. One… Continue reading Nii Mantse Addy: “Marketing/Branding is Essential to Every Business”