On the 100th anniversary of Charlie Parker’s birth – August 29, 2020 – it is impossible to imagine the evolution of jazz and modern music in general without the indelible influence of one of the most important Black American figures in history. Parker’s incomparable life and extraordinary, trailblazing career is being celebrated all year with… Continue reading Jazz Icon Charlie Parker’s Centennial Celebration “Bird 100” Continues
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The Ruler Returns With ‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’
THE GREAT ADVENTURES OF SLICK RICK, the debut album from Slick Rick – the inimitable British-American MC and third signing to the legendary Def Jam Recordings label – is widely regarded as one of hip-hop’s seminal masterpieces. Originally released by Def Jam Recordings on November 1, 1988, THE GREAT ADVENTURES celebrates its historic 30th anniversary… Continue reading The Ruler Returns With ‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’
UMe To Release ‘The Best of 50 Cent’
On March 31, 2017, almost fifteen years after his explosive debut, UMe will release Best Of 50 Cent. This is 50 Cent’s first “Best Of” compilation, which will be issued on CD, double LP*, and at all digital retail outlets. It includes classic cuts from the albums Get Rich or Die Tryin’, The Massacre,… Continue reading UMe To Release ‘The Best of 50 Cent’
