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Rock The Bells Cruise Adds Additional Performers to Lineup Including Busta Rhymes, Method Man & More
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024 The full line-up includes Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, Busta Rhymes, Method Man and Redman, Scarface, Twista, Goodie Mob featuring Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp, Mia X, 8Ball & MJG, Sa-Roc, and house band The Soul Rebels.... 
Rock The Bells Cruise Announces First Wave Of Artists Including Jadakiss & More
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024 The initial wave of artists includes Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, and AZ, along with a cast of DJs that set the tone for the inaugural cruise, including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kid Capri, Mannie Fresh, and Rock The Bells Radio's own The Finisher Mister Cee, DJ Scratch, and DJ Epps. Ro... 
Adam Blackstone Unveils Tracklist for 'A Legacy Christmas'
by Michael Major - November 16, 2023 The album features a myriad of A-list guests, including Andra Day, BJ The Chicago Kid, Boyz II Men, Keke Palmer, 2023 Stellar® Awards New Artist of The Year Lena Byrd Miles, and more. With a total of ten joyful songs, A LEGACY CHRISTMAS warms up the season as the perfect soundtrack!... 
Moonchild Reimagine Their Previous Hits In New Project 'Reflections'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023 ‘Reflections' is the new EP from GRAMMY-nominated LA-trio Moonchild (aka Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, & Max Bryk). Inspired by the band's iconic Tiny Desk performance (now on 4.9 million views), the ‘Reflections' project sees the band reimagine and revisit old songs, including some of the trio's bi... 
Moonchild Hypnotise With A Piano Rendition of 'Cure'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2023 Moonchild Hypnotise with a Piano Rendition of “Cure”. Grammy-nominated LA-trio Moonchild releases an acoustic version of their song 'Cure' from the upcoming EP 'Reflections.' The piano rendition offers a serene take on the original track.... 
Pell Unites With Young Franco & Mxxwll on 'Get Down'
by Michael Major - July 14, 2023 From the huge sync success of his Samsung commercial (produced by London on Da Track) and hit “Queso” in the Tom and Jerry Movie (which was syndicated over 10 times) to multi-million streamers “Got It Like That” (with G-Eazy), “Miss Prime Time” (with Big Gigantic) and “The Never” (with LV Baby). Wat... 
GRAMMYs To Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip Hop With Historic Segment Featuring Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah & More
by Michael Major - February 02, 2023 The performance will feature Big Boi, Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star, De La Soul, DJ Drama, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Missy Elliott, Future, GloRilla, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Mele Mel & Scorpio/Ethiopian King, Ice-T, Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, The Lox, Method Man, Nelly, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, and more. ... 
Rock The Bells Announces Lineup for First-Ever Timeless Hip-Hop Cruise
by Michael Major - January 25, 2023 The lineup includes Rick Ross, Lil Jon, Big Boi, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Ghostface Killah, Trina & Trick Daddy, Just Blaze, Big Daddy Kane, Too $hort, Slick Rick, DJ Spinderella, Mannie Fresh, Pete Rock, DJ Quik, Rah Digga, EPMD, Bun B, Bahamadia, Grandmaster Caz, DJ Scratch, The Finisher Mister Cee... 
Grxwn Fxlks Release Debut Album 'Volume 1: Independent'
by Michael Major - June 27, 2022 Grxwn Fxlks collaborated with an A-List of legendary engineers to evolve their sound. Grammy Award-Winners Neal Pogue (Tyler the Creator, Outkast), Derek “MixedbyAli” Ali (Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller), Mike Bozzi (J Cole, Nas), Elton “L10MixedIt” Cheung (Chance The Rapper, Kehlani) and several notabl... 
Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker & More Join Roots Picnic Lineup
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022 The festival concourse will be rounded out by the Toyota SoundStage featuring performances by Mary J. Blige with the Roots, Summer Walker, WizKid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan and more; the CIROC and DeLeón VIP Experience, Everything Legendary Stage, Picnic Village with local businesses and non-p... 
Laura Cheadle Releases New Single 'The Lust In Between'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 29, 2022 Award-winning soul/pop artist Laura Cheadle, who recently inked a worldwide distribution deal with So Bold Entertainment/ Sony Orchard, has announced the release of the second single from her much-anticipated new EP Reverberate (Spring 2022).... 
The Roots & Live Nation Urban Announce 2022 'Roots Picnic'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022 For the first time ever, Mary J Blige, fresh off a performance at Super Bowl LVI, and The Roots will join forces on stage to headline the proceedings with a once-in-a-lifetime set. The lineup also includes Summer Walker, Wizkid, Kirk Franklin, Jazmine Sullivan, Mickey Guyton, Muni Long, and more. Ch... 
Masego Releases 'My Favorite Things' Holiday Cover
by Michael Major - December 10, 2021 Masego, who has amassed over two billion combined global streams in his career to date, recently earned his first GRAMMY nomination. Studying Abroad: Extended Stay, the deluxe edition of his acclaimed EP, is nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album. The collection includes the hit “Mystery Lady Ft. ... 
Laura Cheadle Unveils Debut Single And Video From Upcoming EP REVERBERATE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2021 On the heels of inking a worldwide distribution deal with So Bold Entertainment/ Sony Orchard, critically-acclaimed, soul/pop artist Laura Cheadle has revealed details for the title track and video from her much-anticipated, sixth studio album Reverberate (Early 2022).... 
Laura Cheadle Releases Title Track 'Shine This Lifetime' To Her Forthcoming Album
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2021 Written during the Pandemic, Cheadle says that it was important to her to remind herself - and others - that there is always hope, even in the darkest times. That's why the title track, and entire record, effuse a radiant, upbeat vibe that the artist describes as, at times, 'modern disco with powerf... 
GWEN BUNN Shares New Video for 'Between The Lines'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021 Just prior to “Between the Lines,” Bunn released the soulful “Don’t Go.”... 
VIDEO: Singer-Songwriter Laura Cheadle Unveils Uplifting Video For Debut Single 'Everybody Say'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 19, 2021 With Spring right around the corner and the promise of brighter days ahead, critically-acclaimed pop/soul singer-songwriter Laura Cheadle has released the radiant new video for 'Everybody Say,' the first single from her forthcoming album Shine This Lifetime (Spring 2021).... 
Stream DJ Muro's Remix of J Dilla's 'Think Twice'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 15, 2021 BBE is announcing a special 20th Anniversary edition of one of the most important records in the label’s history: J Dilla’s Welcome 2 Detroit.... 
Laura Cheadle Gives The Gift Of Music This Season With Pair Of Original Holiday Songs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2020 Award Winning Singer Songwriter Laura Cheadle has but one wish for the holidays - to lift her fans' spirits and bring back the true meaning of Christmas. The self-proclaimed purveyor of positivity, has released a pair of seasonal songs and videos 'Christmas In My Life' and 'Red Ain't Everything' (Th... 
Kool & the Gang Releases New Single 'Pursuit of Happiness'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 07, 2020 Since the band’s inception over 50 years ago, the legendary masters of funk, pop and soul, Kool & the Gang, have given music fans classic tunes.... 
Grxwn Fxlks Releases New Lyric Visual Featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2020 Authentic Recordings has announced the release of the self-titled track 'GRXWN FXLKS,' featuring the magnificent DJ and Grammy Award-winning producer, DJ Jazzy Jeff today. 'Grxwn Fxlks' follows the community-driven, fan-favorite 'Celebrate' and hard-hitting 'Let's Talk About It,' featuring Mysonne a... 
GWEN BUNN Shares New Single 'Don't Go'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020 Gwen Bunn, the prolific Grammy-nominated artist, songwriter, producer, released her newest single today.... 
Craft Recordings, Record Store Day Announce New Dates For Roundup of Vinyl Exclusives
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2020 Craft Recordings and Record Store Day announce the new dates for their roundup of vinyl exclusives.... 
BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - April 16, 2020 The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!... 
Buscrates Makes Label Debut with 'Lost & Found' ft. Sally Green
by Abigail Charpentier - February 07, 2020 Brand new Bastard Jazz signing Buscrates comes out of the gate swinging with his first release for the label full of the bubbling, electronic funk he's become known for. 'Lost & Found' features the vocal talents of Sally Green over a slappin' bassline, guitar licks and airy synths while 'Cruise Cont... |
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