Greatest Rap Albums of All Time: The Albums That Defined Hip-Hop
Hip-hop has given the world some of the most groundbreaking and culturally significant albums in music history. From politically charged lyricism to genre-defining production, rap albums have shaped the sound of entire generations and influenced everything from fashion to social movements.
Parisian Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer and Producer Cédric Hanriot Returns With Time Is Color Vol. 2
Time is Color Vol. 2 is the new body of work from the versatile polymath Cédric Hanriot. A key contributor to multiple GRAMMY-winning projects, collaborating with luminaries such as Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper and Terri Lyne Carrington to name just a few,…
Igmar Thomas Taps Talib Kweli For Revive Big Band’s ‘Thelonius’, Preps Debut Album For October 25th Release
The new single contains a two-part suite, paying homage to J Dilla and Thelonious Monk
Artistic director, trumpeter, and composer Igmar Thomas was commissioned by SummerStage in 2016 for the Revive Big Band production A Journey Through The Legacy Of Black Culture. Taking place at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield in NYC on August 7, 2016, the performance took showgoers through the past and present of Black American music.
“RENOWNED HIP-HOP ICON, MC LYTE ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF HER UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM, “1 OF 1″ – HER FIRST BODY OF WORK IN OVER A DECADE.”
(Los Angeles, CA – June 2024) – Renowned hip-hop icon MC Lyte is making a triumphant return onto the music scene with a groundbreaking new project entitled “1 of 1”. This electrifying and authentic body of music is designed to inspire, uplift, and educate listeners, while showcasing MC Lyte’s signature blend of love, braggadocio, and storytelling.
Famed Music Director, Ray Chew Releases Debut Single “Jam” Featuring Stephanie Mills, MC Lyte And Doug E. Fresh
NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Renowned music director, producer and composer Ray Chew announces the release of his debut single, “Jam,” featuring an all-star lineup including Stephanie Mills, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh with additional production and appearance by DJ Kid Capri.
WILL SMITH RETURNS TO MUSIC WITH INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE “YOU CAN MAKE IT”
Smith Will Perform the New Single Featuring Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir at the 2024
BET Awards
LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Coming off of the Bad Boys: Ride or Die premier, the actor and ‘Welcome to Miami’ singer, Will Smith, returns to the music scene with a new gospel-leaning single, “You Can Make It” released at midnight.
Common and Pete Rock have announced their anticipated new album “The Auditorium Vol. 1,” dropping July 12 via Loma Vista.
“The Auditorium Vol. 1” will feature guest appearances from Jennifer Hudson, Bilal, PJ and De La Soul’s Posdnuos. In tandem with the announcement, the pair released the single “Dreamin’” touting a sample of Aretha Franklin’s classic “Day Dreaming.” They previously teased the project with “Wake Up,” which dropped in May.
Santana Releases New Single “Let The Guitar Play”
Featuring Darryl “DMC” McDaniels
Out Now on Candid Records
January 12, 2024: Today, legendary guitarist Carlos Santana released “Let The Guitar Play,” a reimagination of his 2021 song “Song for Cindy.” Teaming up with producers Lino Nicolosi, Nicolosi Team, and Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey), “Let The Guitar Play” brings the original song to new heights…
NEW JERSEY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF HIP HOP
RAP LEGENDS ERIC B & RAKIM
SHARE THE STAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS
MAKING HISTORY AS THE FIRST RAP ACT TO PERFORM AT THE ICONIC STONE PONY AS PART OF THE NORTH TO SHORE MUSIC FESTIVAL
(Asbury Park, New Jersey – May 18, 2023) The North to Shore Music Festival will Celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop with a history-making moment when hip-hop legends Eric B & Rakim, hit the stage Tuesday, June 13th at 8:00 pm EST at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park.
LL Cool J and a Host of the Culture’s Biggest Icons Set to be Honored at The 5th Annual Urban One Honors in ATL
2x Grammy Award Winner LL Cool J, Award Winning Icon Bobby Brown, NAACP Image Award Winner David and Tamela Mann, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, 13x Grammy Award Winner Pharrell Williams Set To Be Honored At 5th Annual Urban One Honors In Atlanta. Today, Friday, December 2nd At The Eastern.
SILVER SPRING, MD. (PRWEB) – Urban One is taping the 5th annual URBAN ONE HONORS in Atlanta, GA. The two-hour telecast will premiere on Monday, January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on TV One and Cleo TV, a division of Urban One and will be hosted by R&B singer and actor, Tank.
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