Def Jam to Release ‘Direct Deposit, Vol. 1’ Compilation, Welcomes New Signee Amir Obe + “No Peace” Video http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7596036/def-jam-direct-deposit-vol-1-compilation-amir-obe-signing Def Jam Records will be rolling out a star-studded compilation album called Direct Deposit Vol. 1. The 10-track set hosts hits from esteemed veteran rappers like 2 Chainz (“Big Amount” featuring Drake), Pusha T (“Circles”) and YG (“I Wanna Benz”) as well as buzzy… Continue reading Def Jam Records Releasing Direct Deposit, Vol. 1 December 2
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Vince Staples Announces ‘The Life Aquatic Tour’
VINCE STAPLES ANNOUNCES THE LIFE AQUATIC TOUR, FIRST MAJOR HEADLINING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OF HIS CAREER, TO OPEN FEB 24, 2017, IN SAN DIEGO! 6-WEEK, 26-CITY TOUR OF U.S. AND CANADA MARKS FIRST PERFORMANCES OF TRACKS FROM CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NEW EP, PRIMA DONNA ! NEW MONTHLY RADIO SHOW S E A BROADCAST SYSTEM PREMIERES ON APPLE MUSIC’S BEATS 1 TO WIDE… Continue reading Vince Staples Announces ‘The Life Aquatic Tour’
The 6th Annual Art Africa Miami Arts Fair
The Art Africa Miami Arts Fair Set To Inform and Inspire Contemporary Movements of Change Miami, Fl-November 22, 2016-It’s no secret that the landscape of Historic Overtown is dramatically changing and reclaiming the glory of its former self by reemerging as a cultural beacon within South Florida. At the 6th Annual Art Africa Miami… Continue reading The 6th Annual Art Africa Miami Arts Fair
Geechi Suede of Camp Lo to Release ‘0.9 NyteLife FM’ on December 2nd
Geechi Suede of Camp Lo presents “0.9 NyteLife FM” GeechiSuede.com As one half of groundbreaking hip-hop duo Camp Lo, Geechi Suede has been painting exquisite lyrical portraits over lush soundscapes for nearly two decades. Coming off the success of the latest Camp Lo album Ragtime Hightimes and a recent tour alongside Digable Planets,… Continue reading Geechi Suede of Camp Lo to Release ‘0.9 NyteLife FM’ on December 2nd
New Streaming Service, ‘Brown Sugar’, Features Iconic Black Movies
Brown Sugar- New Streaming Service for African Americans Featuring the Biggest Collection of the Baddest Movies The Mack, Shaft, Super Fly, Dolemite, Cotton Comes to Harlem, Foxy Brown, Blacula, Uptown Saturday Night, Three The Hard Way, Cooley High, Coffy, Black Caesar, Cleopatra Jones, Car Wash Among the Titles Pam Grier Says “Brown Sugar is Just like… Continue reading New Streaming Service, ‘Brown Sugar’, Features Iconic Black Movies
‘Preachers Of L.A.’ Pastor Wayne Chaney Jr. Releases New Book, ‘Your Miraculous Potential’
(Los Angeles, CA)– Pastor Wayne Chaney, Jr. explains in laymen’s terms in his new book, Your Miraculous Potential, how to surpass human limitations and release the power of God into all areas of life. Pastor Chaney, Jr. is a TV Personality on Oxygen’s “Preachers of L.A.” The process begins, he says, with a passion to know God… Continue reading ‘Preachers Of L.A.’ Pastor Wayne Chaney Jr. Releases New Book, ‘Your Miraculous Potential’
#MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS on Sale Everywhere
Multi-Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Joe Releases His 12th and FINAL Disc #MyNameIsJoeThomas Available Everywhere With more than 15 million records sold and multiple Grammy nominations, R&B sensation Joe says this is it! He releases his 12th and final disc entitled, #MyNameIsJoeThomas. The music is what can only be described as some of the most… Continue reading #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS on Sale Everywhere
FOX to Air Special Premiere of New TV Show, ‘STAR’ on Wednesday, Dec. 14
FOX TO PRESENT EPIC NIGHT OF MUSIC AND DRAMA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 THE SHOCKING FALL FINALE OF “EMPIRE” OPENS THE NIGHT AT A ONE-TIME-ONLY 8:00PM START TIME, FOLLOWED BY THE SPECIAL PREMIERE OF NEW DRAMA “STAR,” FROM ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE AND “EMPIRE” CO-CREATOR LEE DANIELS AND TOM DONAGHY AND STARRING GOLDEN GLOBE AND GRAMMY AWARD WINNER QUEEN… Continue reading FOX to Air Special Premiere of New TV Show, ‘STAR’ on Wednesday, Dec. 14
‘THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE’ Available December 2nd
ATLANTIC RECORDS LIFTS THE CURTAIN ON “THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE” ONE-OF-A-KIND COLLECTION FEATURES COVERS & REMIXES OF SONGS FROM LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA’S LANDMARK MUSICAL BY TOP SUPERSTARS INCLUDING: SIA, USHER, KELLY CLARKSON, THE ROOTS, ALICIA KEYS, NAS, WIZ KHALIFA, CHANCE THE RAPPER, JOHN LEGEND, JILL SCOTT, REGINA SPEKTOR, ASHANTI, JA RULE, MIGUEL, QUEEN LATIFAH, BEN… Continue reading ‘THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE’ Available December 2nd
John Legend’s ‘DARKNESS AND LIGHT’ Out December 2nd
JOHN LEGEND TO RELEASE DARKNESS AND LIGHT DECEMBER 2ND ALBUM AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW ITunes | Apple Music | Amazon | Google Play | Target (Columbia Records; New York, NY; November 4, 2016) Acclaimed, multi-platinum selling, Oscar, Golden Globe and 10x Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter John Legend’s highly-anticipated new album DARKNESS AND LIGHT will be released on… Continue reading John Legend’s ‘DARKNESS AND LIGHT’ Out December 2nd
The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Rocky Bucano
Title: Chairman of the Board/President Company: Universal Hip Hop Museum Location: New York City Rocky Bucano is Chairman of the Board and President of the Universal Hip Hop Museum, the official museum of Hip Hop Culture. Rocky began his career in the music industry as a teenage DJ during Hip Hop’s first years of existence… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Rocky Bucano
Sheryl Lee Ralph Returns to Broadway in the Musical ‘WICKED’
SHERYL LEE RALPH RETURNS TO BROADWAY TONIGHT AS MADAME MORRIBLE IN “WICKED” Sheryl Lee Ralph as Madame Morrible in “Wicked” on Broadway. Photo Credit: Joan Marcus (NEW YORK, NY) – November 01, 2016 – Sheryl Lee Ralph, who was Tony-nominated for her performance as Deena Jones in the original company of the award-winning musical Dreamgirls, will join the cast… Continue reading Sheryl Lee Ralph Returns to Broadway in the Musical ‘WICKED’
‘Rickey Smiley For Real’ Returns November 15
TV ONE’S “RICKEY SMILEY FOR REAL” RETURNS FOR A THIRD SEASON, TUESDAY, NOV. 15 AT 8 P.M. ET New Super-Teaser Reveals How Rickey Deals with Family Drama & Captures Da Brat and Gary with da Tea Exploring New Career Ambitions Photo Credit: TV One SILVER SPRING, MD – October 27, 2016 – Season three of Rickey… Continue reading ‘Rickey Smiley For Real’ Returns November 15
Nick Cannon Presents the 2016 Nickelodeon HALO Awards
Jason Derulo, Hailee Steinfeld, Zedd, Alessia Cara, Daya and More Join Host Nick Cannon for 2016 Nickelodeon HALO Awards, Concert Event Celebrating Young Community Leaders, Sunday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) #HALOawards @NickelodeonTV NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Pop music’s hottest stars–Jason Derulo, Hailee Steinfeld, Zedd, Alessia Cara, and Daya–are coming together for the 2016 Nickelodeon… Continue reading Nick Cannon Presents the 2016 Nickelodeon HALO Awards
‘Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s’ Returns Saturday, Nov. 19
NEW SEASON OF “WELCOME TO SWEETIE PIE’S” RETURNS ON OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Miss Robbie Montgomery LOS ANGELES – Soul food entrepreneur and matriarch Miss Robbie Montgomery, her son Tim Norman and their vibrant family are returning to OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network on Saturday, November 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT for another family drama-fueled season of the NAACP Image Award-winning docu-series, “Welcome to… Continue reading ‘Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s’ Returns Saturday, Nov. 19