Happy New Yearsfrom T.U.M.S.! Hey Everybody from all over the globe… Thanks once again for turning all the pages over on our website and checking out all we had to offer the entire year of 2010. As we move forward into 2011, we pray for another prosperous endeavor for The …
Doo Bee Doo Bop
/dü:bē:dü:bäp/ noun 1. A moment filled with tingling anticipation. 2.
The brief pause before the meeting of two powerful forces. 3. The
flash of realization that a momentous event is about to occur. 4. The
point at which a buildup of energy is about to burst forth.
What is Doo Bee Doo Bop?
It’s
a flicker of force, a feeling of anticipation, a split-second of
knowing just before powerful energies collide. It’s that tingling
sensation you get when you know something amazing is about to happen.
And
it’s that feeling that grabs hold as the first notes of Alexander
Boynton Jr.’s new album Doo Bee Doo Bop meet your senses. You know
there’s no escaping the groove that starts to take hold of your body as
the sounds causes you to sway. From the first melody, you intuitively
know that these are tunes you’ve got to groove to. To continue, Please click “MORE”!
Good Day Readers of T.U.M.S. – It’s New Years Eve! Music Icon Janet Jackson has launched a new contest on her website, in seeking out young people deserving recognition for their talents lent to their communities, organizations, etc. Their contributions to society. In the new “20 Under 20 Nominations”, Janet …
Amsterdam, Netherlands, December 31, 2010 –(PR.com)–
A few months back Muthoni started a competition to remix her hit single
Mikono Kwenye Hewa on Africa Unsigned. She did this to support her
project on the crowdfunding platform and to reward her supporters with
something extra.
This week finally saw the release of a four
track remix EP available at all online stores. Of course the supporters
of her project on africaunsigned.com receive the EP for free. To continue, Please click “MORE”!
By Marissa Caliguire (MyCnotes) Earlier in the year Nate signed a new deal with Trippin N Rhythm Records and his first album under the Cutmore/Lunt empire will be titled “Rush”. It’s expected to hit the shelves Feb. 1st of 2011 as well as containing some of the hottest special guests, …
Hey Folks, Whats Happening? Before we blast into 2011, we still have a couple of days left of 2010 to share some great music that otherwise should have been listed on T.U.M.S. in the earlier part of this year – our apologies. And here’s one of them. Just when you …
Billy Taylor – July 24, 1921 – December 28, 2010
Billy Taylor Performing At Highlights In Jazz May 13, 2010 Photo by Jim Eigo
Dr.
Billy Taylor, a Jazz pianist, composer, educator and broadcaster who
encompassed that rare combination of creativity, intelligence, vision,
commitment and leadership, qualities that made him one of our most
cherished national treasures, died in New York on December 28, 2010. He
was 89 and lived in Riverdale, New York.
The cause was heart failure, according to his daughter, Kim Taylor-Thompson.
The distinguished ambassador of the jazz community to the
world-at-large, Dr. Billy Taylor’s recording career spanned over six
decades. He also composed over three hundred and fifty songs, as well as
works for theatre, dance and symphony orchestras. to continue, Please click “MORE”!
The Rhythm & Blues Foundation Mourns the Loss of Teena Marie
The
Rhythm & Blues Foundation announced today that “we are saddened by
loss of our friend and R&B Legend Teena Marie”. A recipient of the
R&B Foundation’s 2008 Pioneer Award; Teena considered the
acknowledgment to be one of the greatest honors of her illustrious
career. Upon accepting her award in 2008, a tearful Marie said,
“Everything I ever asked God to give me, he gave me, and I have to give
him the glory. I asked my heavenly father to take my poetry and let me
set it to music, and he did”.
A statement from Damon Williams Chairman of the R&B
Foundation reads: “Teena was a true Pioneer of R&B music and a
Musical Bridge Builder. She brought people from all walks of life
together under the banner of soulful, heartfelt music”. Her amazing
voice and classic songs like “Square Biz”, “Lover Girl”, and
unforgettable duet “Fire and Desire” with Rick James will continue to be
played and enjoyed by the world keeping her presence alive”. “We were
delighted and honored to have her in our presence to accept her well
deserved Pioneer Award in 2008; she will truly be missed by us all”. To continue, Please click “MORE”!
Upcoming R&B/Soul Songwriter/Producer Terri J. Stott is on the move…
Listen to “Yearning & Hoping” Exclusively on The Urban Music Scene!
About Terri J. Stott…
Terri is an award winning R&B/Pop songwriter/producer working out of the Washington , DC area. She is a non-performing writer who’s goals are to get a publishing deal, licensing for music and placement on artist projects.
Influenced
by listening when her parents played the hottest soul jams back in the
day, the Pop/R&B writer’s soulful, intelligent, cutting edge lyrics
& melodies have an emotional style and have won numerous awards with
BILLBOARD, SONG OF THE YEAR, UK SONGWRITING CONTEST, INDIETUNES,
MID-ATLANTIC to name a few. Her style has been compared by others to the
likes of Diane Warren, Jill Scott, and the strong songs sung by
Whitney. Terri’s own creative vision based on life experiences and
perspectives give her songs their unique style. To continue, Please click “MORE”!
Gospel Recording Artist JackieO Releases “Forgiven” with Tate Music Group
Fresno
,
California,
United States of America
(Free-Press-Release.com) December 28, 2010 —
FRESNO, Calif. – Tate Music Group announces the album release of local
Christian artist, JackieO. With music at once uplifting and beautiful,
Jackie O.’s CD “Forgiven” appeals to every walk of life. It has a
contemporary flair flavored with hip-hop, worship and R&B that
allows its message to be a universal encouragement.
Produced by Tate Music Group, the album includes 10 tracks and is
currently available nationwide at the iTunes Store, Amazon.com, or
directly from TateMusicGroup.com. To continue, Please click “MORE”!