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Nick Cannon Partners with bBooth

Nick Cannon and bBooth Announce Global Partnership NICK CANNON NAMED GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR OF HOLLYWOOD TECH COMPANY bBOOTH The tech savvy businessman announced partnership at red carpet event in Hollywood HOLLYWOOD, CA (July 16, 2016) – Nick Cannon announced his recent partnership as Global Brand Ambassador with emerging tech company bBooth, at an exclusive Press… Continue reading Nick Cannon Partners with bBooth

Cypress Hill Announces Pre-Sale of ’25th Anniversary Skull’ Reissue

Multi-Platinum Hip-Hop Group Cypress Hill, in Collaboration with Get On Down, Announces Pre-Sale of Limited-Edition, Ultra Deluxe “25th Anniversary Skull” Reissue Premium, custom-designed black resin Skull houses CD of the group’s legendary debut album, complete with 100-plus page Hardcover Book Pre-Sale Of 1,991 Limited Edition Reissue Sets Kicks Off AUGUST 13, the 25th Anniversary of the Original… Continue reading Cypress Hill Announces Pre-Sale of ’25th Anniversary Skull’ Reissue

The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Partners with TIDAL

TIDAL PARTNERS WITH THE 12TH ANNUAL BROOKLYN HIP­-HOP FESTIVAL The Global Music and Entertainment Platform Will Livestream the Finale Concert Featuring Performances From Nas, Fabolous, Talib Kweli and More! For the second year in a row the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival has proudly joined forces with global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL, which will be live­-streaming the… Continue reading The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Partners with TIDAL

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Second Stage Artists Announcement

Second Stage Is Ready To Keep You Rockin’!   More announcements means more dope programming for the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival!  Get excited as we announce the next wave of talented artists who will be performing on our Second Stage for the Finale Concert on Saturday, July 16th. Bringing some neo-soul flavor to the Festival will be… Continue reading Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Second Stage Artists Announcement

Young Dolph to Headline 17-Date Royalty Tour In August

“King of Memphis” Young Dolph to Headline 17-Date Royalty Tour In August The Rising Southern Rapper’s National Tour Begins August 9th in Dallas Critical Praise: “Young Dolph has cultivated that formula that makes the bando jump” – XXL “What makes Dolph exemplary is his affinity for memorable hooks and catchy call-and-response punch lines” – Complex… Continue reading Young Dolph to Headline 17-Date Royalty Tour In August

Radio One Set to Cover Republican and Democratic National Conventions

Radio One, Inc., the largest Black-owned and targeted multi-media company reaching over 82% of Black America will provide its digital, radio and television audiences with timely coverage of both the upcoming Republican and Democratic National Conventions in Cleveland, Ohio and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania respectively. TV One’s News One Now, the only daily television news program dedicated… Continue reading Radio One Set to Cover Republican and Democratic National Conventions

Kierra Sheard Launches First Headlining Tour

KIERRA SHEARD PREPS FOR FIRST HEADLINING SOLO TOUR WITH ALL FEMALE BAND & LAUNCHES NEW MOBILE APP   (DETROIT, MI) – JULY 6, 2016 – Grammy nominated recording artist, actress, entrepreneur, fashion designer, Kierra Sheard, is preparing to hit the road on a self-titled solo tour; with an all girl band. After releasing her latest… Continue reading Kierra Sheard Launches First Headlining Tour

40th Anniversary Of Diana Ross’ 1976 Self-Titled Motown Album, July 15

Diana Ross was six years into her wildly successful solo career from the Supremes when she outdid herself, releasing a self-titled project, her seventh studio album, that included two No. 1 pop smashes, “Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)” and the dance-floor classic, “Love Hangover.” Ms. Ross also took two more… Continue reading 40th Anniversary Of Diana Ross’ 1976 Self-Titled Motown Album, July 15

The 20th Annual Jamaica Arts & Music Summer Festival – JAMS Festival

JAMAICA ARTS & MUSIC SUMMER (JAMS) FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY   Jamaica, NY – July 5, 2016 – Jamaica Avenue’s commercial strip from Parsons Blvd to 170th Street will come alive once again as Cultural Collaborative Jamaica celebrates the 20th Annual Jamaica Arts & Music Summer Festival – JAMS Festival. “We are excited and… Continue reading The 20th Annual Jamaica Arts & Music Summer Festival – JAMS Festival

Boyz II Men 25th Anniversary Release of Cooleyhighharmony

Formed at Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts by Nathan Morris and Marc Nelson (who eventually left), later joined by fellow school choir members Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman and Michael McCrary, Boyz II Men found their inspiration in the echoes of their school bathroom and their city’s tradition in classic a cappella… Continue reading Boyz II Men 25th Anniversary Release of Cooleyhighharmony

Harlem Fine Arts Show returns to Martha’s Vineyard, August 11 – 14

The Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) will return to the Harbour View Hotel in Martha’s Vineyard August 11-14, for its highly anticipated 2016 exhibition and sale. The four-day traveling show of contemporary paintings, sculpture and photography—the largest of its kind featuring art from the African Diaspora—first debuted at Martha’s Vineyard in 2012.  The exhibition is… Continue reading Harlem Fine Arts Show returns to Martha’s Vineyard, August 11 – 14

URGENT, Inc. to Host 3rd Annual Florida Youth Economic Development Conference & Expo

Award winning youth at Urgent, Inc.’s 2016 Youth Economic Development Conference & Expo URGENT, Inc. to Host 3rd Annual Florida Youth Economic Development Conference & Expo at Miami-Dade College North Campus  Urgent will host its 3rd Annual Florida Youth Economic Development Conference & Expo, on July 13-15, 2016 at Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27th… Continue reading URGENT, Inc. to Host 3rd Annual Florida Youth Economic Development Conference & Expo

Dizzy Wright Releases 702 EP

Dizzy Wright’s Second EP of 2016 Shines a Light on the Burgeoning and Diverse Vegas Indie Scene Critical Praise: “Amazing.” –  MTV News “Dizzy Wright is captivating the moment you hear him.” – Complex “Equipped with an unapologetic message and an admirable amount of resolve, he’s steadily created his own lane and won’t be stopping anytime soon.” – The… Continue reading Dizzy Wright Releases 702 EP

CurlyNikki Partners With Dark And Lovely

Dark and Lovely, the brand that has catered to the beauty needs of African American women for over 40 years, has partnered with natural hair expert and best-selling author, Nikki Walton of CurlyNikki.com, on the release of her new electronic book, When Good Hair Goes Bad: Tips and Tricks for Restoring Your Gorgeous, Healthy, Natural… Continue reading CurlyNikki Partners With Dark And Lovely

Jermaine Dupri Partners So So Def with Epic Records

MUSIC MOGUL AND GRAMMY WINNING PRODUCER JERMAINE DUPRI AND HIS ICONIC SO SO DEF RECORD LABEL COLLABORATE WITH EPIC RECORDS AND L.A. REID   JERMAINE DUPRI ALSO TO PREMIERE NEW TELEVISION SERIES ON BET, MUSIC MOGULS   Grammy winner and rap impresario Jermaine Dupri hasn’t lost his touch; he’s partnered his So So Def label… Continue reading Jermaine Dupri Partners So So Def with Epic Records

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