NEW YORK — Rumors loom that Beyonce’s label fears her new album “4” will face underwhelming record sales, and are suggesting the superstar reunites with her Destiny Child’s bandmates to boost momentum. According to the NY Post, Columbia Records executives are expecting the worst, as they have grown concerned with the lack of hit songs […]
Jennifer Lopez came out for a photo call for the Boys and Girls Club in Los Angeles. Jennifer looked fab in all Lanvin. She wore a classy white and black dress with white sleeves and a black body. Jennifer was joined by spokesperson of the Boys and Girls Club, Denzel Washington, Ne-Yo, Ashanti, Shaquille O’Neal, […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Odyssey Records1012 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112-2506 When: 1992 What: Using a “call and response style” party vibe, Mardi Gras Indian chants and dance call-outs, TT Tucker and DJ Irv’s single helps to launch the N’Awlins sound known as “Bounce.” « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Rick Rubin’s dorm room11 University Place, New York University When: 1984 What: The future mogul and aspiring record producer agree to join forces, signing their first act, a sixteen-year-old from Queens named LL Cool J. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black […]
Teyana Taylor’s love life is just about as ambiguous as her music career. The young singer/rapper, actress, dancer and anything else she can cling to has been connected to celebrity males like Kanye West, Omarion, Chris Brown and even Bow Wow. In the first music video we’ve seen from her since “Google Me” Teyana is […]
Before Big Pun was considered a legendary rap artist, the Bronx MC took on the nickname Moon Dawg back in the 80’s. I wonder how the hip hop community would have responded to Pun with the name Moon Dawg. Big Pun would go on to team up with Fat Joe and The Terror Squad and […]
A new high-definition channel dedicated to African Americans is launching early next year called Legacy TV. The brainchild of television producer Byron Allen, Legacy TV will aim to show positive, celebratory images of Black people across the world. “The mission of Legacy.TV is to celebrate African-American excellence everywhere,” said Allen, the former comedian who heads […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) East River AmphitheaterCherry Street/Jackson Avenue & FDR When: October 10, 1981 What: For the climactic scene in Charlie Ahearn’s classic film, a veritable “Who’s Who” of hip-hop pioneers perform a free concert. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music” presents 100 Rewarding […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)Haight & Ashbury, San Francisco, CA When: 1967 What: In 1967 Sylvester ‘Sly’ Stewart formed the Family Stone with Cynthia Robinson on trumpet, Rosie Stone on piano, Greg Errico on drums, Jerry Martini on saxaphone, Fred Stewart on guitar and Larry Graham on bass. The multiracial and co-ed […]
Venus Williams’ outfits seem to be garnering more attention than her stellar game play at the annual Wimbledon, England tournament. During her victory over Akgul Amanmuradova, Williams wore a self-designed outfit that has the web and tennis commentators debating on whether it was a poncho, or a jumper. “It’s a jumper,” Venus told reporters who […]
