The musical genius behind one of the most successful albums in music history, Michael Jackson‘s “Thriller” has died at the age of 91. According to CNN, jazz recording artist and music producer Quincy Jones died on Nov. 3 based on an announcement from his publicist, Arnold Robinson. Quincy Jones, Grammy-Winning Producer for Michael Jackson, Film… Continue reading Quincy Jones Dead At 91
Category: Soul/R & B
2 Brooklyn Shows Added To USHER: ‘Past, Present, Future’ Tour
USHER ADDS TWO SHOWS IN BROOKLYN TO UNFORGETTABLE ‘PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE’ GLOBAL TOUR Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center December 5 & 6, 2024 Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, October 30 with Citi Presale General Onsale Begins Friday, November 1 at 10am Local Time on LiveNation.com “The tour is a sort of victory… Continue reading 2 Brooklyn Shows Added To USHER: ‘Past, Present, Future’ Tour
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Hard Hittin Harry
DJ Hard Hittin Harry, born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Montreal, Canada, and Newark, New Jersey, has had a remarkable career spanning over 40 years in the music industry. He has showcased his talent in clubs, through mixtapes, the internet, and television, establishing himself as a versatile and accomplished figure in the world of… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Hard Hittin Harry
Aneesa Strings ‘We Are The Music’
Aneesa Strings · We Are The Music NEW MUSIC FRIDAY!!! “We Are The Music” is the first single release from Aneesa Strings’ anticipated EP, “The Calm.” The project will be released early in 2025. “WE ARE THE MUSIC” was written by Aneesa Al-Musawwir and produced by David Michael Ott. “I love how the song… Continue reading Aneesa Strings ‘We Are The Music’
Raheem DeVaugn Named Host of The Original Quiet Storm at WHUR 96.3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “The Love King of R&B and Soul, Raheem DeVaughn Takes the Helm of the Legendary Original Quiet Storm at WHUR 96.3” (New York, NY – October 22, 2024)–What do you get when you combine R&B’s “Love King” with DC’s top-rated “Love Show?” The ultimate “Quiet Storm.” 96.3 WHUR proudly announces that beginning… Continue reading Raheem DeVaugn Named Host of The Original Quiet Storm at WHUR 96.3
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Rob Love
This latest edition of “My Friends Are Better Than Yours” features industry veteran, Rob Love. Rob Love is the Chief Executive Officer of Launchpad Worldwide Inc., which is a marketing and promotions company that creates “organic strategies and solutions” in sports, entertainment, and technology. Rob Love is a music industry veteran and considered one of… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Rob Love
Jacquees ‘Baby Making’ Album Debuts November 1
View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👑King Of R&B👑 (@jacquees) *MEDIA ALERT*MEDIA ALERT*MEDIA ALERT* JACQUEES ANNOUNCES NEW PROJECT ‘BABY MAKING’ RELEASING NOVEMBER 1 PRE-SAVE HERE TODAY NEW YORK, NY (October 15, 2024) – R&B superstar and multi-platinum singer Jacquees has announced his next project, Baby Making, will be released on November 1. Jacquees took to social media to unveil… Continue reading Jacquees ‘Baby Making’ Album Debuts November 1
The Weeknd Becomes First Artist With 20 Songs to Have Over 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
THE WEEKND IS THE FIRST EVER ARTIST TO HAVE 20 SONGS OVER ONE BILLION STREAMS EACH ON SPOTIFY https://x.com/spotify/status/1838360092921434194?s=46&t=SwaDmJ184e00l9n5S0mGzA Los Angeles, [October 14, 2024] – Global superstar The Weeknd has achieved an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first artist to have 20 individual songs each exceed one billion streams on Spotify. This remarkable accomplishment cements his… Continue reading The Weeknd Becomes First Artist With 20 Songs to Have Over 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
‘Like That’ Barry White’s Estate Sues Creators Of Song Sampled By Metro Boomin, Future And Kendrick Lamar
A sample used almost 40 years ago on a song that was recently sampled by Metro Boomin that bore the single, “Like That” featuring Future and Kendrick Kamar (Which lit the fire for the Drake/Lamar battle that took place this year) has been flagged by the estate of Barry White in a recent copyright infringement… Continue reading ‘Like That’ Barry White’s Estate Sues Creators Of Song Sampled By Metro Boomin, Future And Kendrick Lamar
Robert Glasper Releases Keys to the City: Volume 1 Exclusively On Apple Music
ROBERT GLASPER RELEASES THIRD NEW ALBUM OF 2024 KEYS TO THE CITY: VOLUME 1 OUT NOW VIA LOMA VISTA RECORDINGS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH APPLE MUSIC ROBTOBER RESIDENCY LIVE AT THE BLUE NOTE NYC UNTIL NOVEMBER 3 APPLE MUSIC AND ROBERT GLASPER LAUNCH ‘IN MY ELEMENT’ RADIO Today, five-time Grammy award-winning pianist and composer Robert Glasper… Continue reading Robert Glasper Releases Keys to the City: Volume 1 Exclusively On Apple Music
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee Da Beatminerz was a responsible party and some may consider one of the architects of the backpack movement in Hip-Hop back in the 90s when that term was placed on a certain brand of emcees. The sounds, the mindset, and the attitude of the movement were… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee
Otis Redding Posthumously Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Otis Redding Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Posthumously October 7, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) – On Friday, October 4, 2024, legendary singer and songwriter, Otis Redding, was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The unveiling ceremony took place at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard, where the late artist’s… Continue reading Otis Redding Posthumously Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ralph McDaniels
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
Victoria Monét Releases JAGUAR II : Deluxe
VICTORIA MONÉT RELEASES JAGUAR II : Deluxe EXPANDED VERSION OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED GRAMMY-WINNING DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW VIA LOVETT MUSIC / RCA RECORDS FEATURING SINGLES “1900s” AND “SOS” FEATURING USHER PRE-ORDER DELUXE VINYL NOW + SHOP THE JAGMART MERCH POP-UP THIS THIS WEEKEND IN LOS ANGELES “Victoria Monét embodies the essence of an Artist with… Continue reading Victoria Monét Releases JAGUAR II : Deluxe
Lifetime’s ‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ Set For 2025
‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ THE QUEEN OF HIP-HOP SOUL MARY J. BLIGE, AND AWARD-WINNING PRODUCERS JORDAN AND JOHN DAVIS EXTEND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH LIFETIME (Mary J. Blige photo credit Will Sterling) MARY J. BLIGE’S FAMILY AFFAIR (working title) COMING 2025 AS PART OF THE NETWORK’S VOICES OF A LIFETIME MOVIE SLATE (R to L: Ajiona Alexus photo credit Brian Jones, Da’Vinchi photo… Continue reading Lifetime’s ‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ Set For 2025
