If you’re a fan of music, more specifically Hip-Hop, Ralph McDaniels should be listed as one of your heroes. Every hip-hop artist was influenced by the work that Uncle Ralph (as he is affectionately known) has done over the 40 years he has been working in this fickle industry. No matter who you support or… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ralph McDaniels
Category: Jazz
Frankie Beverly’s Music Catalog Sees Massive Gains After Singer’s Death
Master performer and revered R&B soul singer Frankie Beverly passed away on Sept. 10 at the age of 77. Music lovers flocked to listen to his songs online shortly after his death and three of his songs were among the top ten songs on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart. According to RatedRnB, the singer… Continue reading Frankie Beverly’s Music Catalog Sees Massive Gains After Singer’s Death
Juicy J Releases Jazz/Hip-Hop Album, ‘Ravenite Social Club’
Recording artist, Juicy J from the legendary Memphis hip-hop group, Three 6 Mafia has recently released a jazz-infused hip-hop project for his latest album release. The name of the album is “Ravenite Social Club.” The title uses the name of a New York City venue by the same name that was located at 247 Mulberry… Continue reading Juicy J Releases Jazz/Hip-Hop Album, ‘Ravenite Social Club’
Jaz Karis & June Freedom – CHILL ON ME
Jaz Karis & June Freedom – CHILL ON ME Infused with the island flavor of June Freedom’s hometown of Cabo Verde in West Africa, “CHILL ON ME” is a stripped down, wistful song that showcases Jaz Karis’ silky vocals as she sings about the frustration of not being ready to settle down while also not… Continue reading Jaz Karis & June Freedom – CHILL ON ME
Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers
MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ‘RISE UP NYC’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, FEATURING 14 WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS ACROSS FIVE BOROUGHS Performances Will Showcase Range of Music Genres and Cultures, Reflecting Sounds of a Diverse City Artist Line-Up Includes: Patti LaBelle, Keith Sweat, Fat Joe, Sean Paul, Victor Manuelle, Tito Nieves, Spice, MC Lyte, Shannon, Seduction, Mya, Wayne… Continue reading Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers
Otis Redding Foundation Announces 3rd Annual ‘King of Soul Music Festival’
St. Paul & The Broken Bones headline “An Evening of Respect” on Friday, September 6th at Macon City Auditorium MACON, Ga., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Otis Redding Foundation, (ORF), is proud to announce the 2024 “King of Soul Music Festival” on September 6 and 7, 2024 in Macon, Georgia. Eight-piece soul band St.… Continue reading Otis Redding Foundation Announces 3rd Annual ‘King of Soul Music Festival’
Jazz Musician Max Roach Gets Brooklyn Street Renamed In His Honor
A Brooklyn neighborhood has given a high honor to a jazz musician when it renamed a corner after him. If you are ever in Bedford-Stuvyesant (Bed-Stuy), you will now see a street named, “Max Roach Way.” According to Brooklyn Magazine, the iconic musician, composer, and Civil Rights activist’s name appears at the corner of Greene… Continue reading Jazz Musician Max Roach Gets Brooklyn Street Renamed In His Honor
50th Annual HARLEM WEEK Returns August 7th – 18th
HARLEM WEEK to Mark Half-Century of Cultural Influence and Community Empowerment in One of New York City’s Most Historic Neighborhoods 50th Annual HARLEM WEEK Returns August 7th – 18th to celebrate Harlem’s Legacy and Future Impact Harlem, New York (June 20, 2024) — HARLEM WEEK, the legendary celebration of arts, culture, and community, will proudly mark its… Continue reading 50th Annual HARLEM WEEK Returns August 7th – 18th
PJ Morton Releases Cape Town to Cairo
PJ Morton Releases Cape Town to Cairo, New Album Created During a 30-Day Journey Across Africa: WATCH | LISTEN Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opens June 28th at Disney World, An Historic Collaboration Featuring New Theme Song & Original Music by PJ Morton Cape Town to Cairo Tour Stretches Through Summer & Fall, Followed by Morton’s Career-Spanning… Continue reading PJ Morton Releases Cape Town to Cairo
Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration
Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration Although Juneteenth is a new federal holiday, Black people have been celebrating it for years. Shannon Mitchell, founder of the All About Us Festival, which is embarking on its second year, knows the importance of the holiday. With last year’s inaugural event, he aimed to… Continue reading Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration
Robert Glasper Releases ‘Let Go’
GRAMMY & EMMY AWARD WINNING ARTIST AND PRODUCER ROBERT GLASPER RELEASES NEW ALBUM LET GO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH APPLE MUSIC FOR EXCLUSIVE RELEASES GLASPER TO HOST & CURATE THE BLACK RADIO EXPERIENCE IN NAPA VALLEY, LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2024, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BLUE NOTE LET GO OUT NOW EXCLUSIVELY ON APPLE MUSIC Today, multi-Grammy and… Continue reading Robert Glasper Releases ‘Let Go’
André 3000 Closes Out Atlanta Jazz Festival Performing ‘New Blue Sun’
Former OutKast member, Andre “3000” Benjamin, who released an instrumental flute album last year was the featured and closing act at this year’s 47th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. Fans were gifted with the sounds of his flute as he performed songs off his solo offering, “New Blue Sun.” According to Atlanta News First, Andre 3000… Continue reading André 3000 Closes Out Atlanta Jazz Festival Performing ‘New Blue Sun’
Michael Mauldin Launches the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor
On June 2, Michael Mauldin, who is the co-founder of the Black American Music Association (BAMA), will launch the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor. The ceremony will occur on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Atlanta, GA as the country celebrates 100 years of the art form of Black American music this year.… Continue reading Michael Mauldin Launches the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor
Glasshaus Presents Live at Glasshaus Featuring Bilal, Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, and Burniss Travis
Bilal feat. Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, & Burniss Travis Live at Glasshaus Watch + Listen to magisterial LP opener, “Something To Hold”: https://youtu.be/ZeylQF-5OSE + https://onerpm.link/somethingtohold Live at Glasshaus out June 14 via Glasshaus Presents Photo by Zenith Richards (May 10, 2024) Today, Glasshaus Presents is proud to announce Grammy-winning artist Bilal on Live at Glasshaus,… Continue reading Glasshaus Presents Live at Glasshaus Featuring Bilal, Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, and Burniss Travis
Queen Latifah Returns To Host 55th NAACP Image Awards
CBS Returns as Esteemed Broadcast Simulcast Partner Today, BET, CBS and NAACP announced that GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, critically acclaimed Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning and Academy Award® nominated actor and producer Queen Latifah (series star/executive producer THE EQUALIZER, CBS) will return to host the prestigious 55TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, airing LIVE on Saturday, March 16,… Continue reading Queen Latifah Returns To Host 55th NAACP Image Awards