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The Roots & Live Nation Urban Set 'Roots Picnic' 2024 Lineup Photo The Roots & Live Nation Urban Set 'Roots Picnic' 2024 Lineup
by Michael Major - February 19, 2024

Don't miss the blockbuster lineup featuring Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, and more at the Roots Picnic 2024 celebration. As such, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning legend Lil Wayne will headline the festival with The Roots delivering a set highlighted by decades of definitive hits which will include s...

Black Promoters Collective Partners With Jazz In The Gardens Music Festival Featuring Photo Black Promoters Collective Partners With Jazz In The Gardens Music Festival Featuring Headliner Maxwell
by Michael Major - December 21, 2023

Black Promoters Collective announces a partnership with Jazz In The Gardens Music Festival, featuring headliner Maxwell. The festival will also include performances by Babyface, Jeezy, Scarface, Jaheim, Tamia, Marsha Ambrosius, and more....

Hip Hop Artist Quest LA Channels East Coast Vibes In New Single 'Distance' Photo Hip Hop Artist Quest LA Channels East Coast Vibes In New Single 'Distance'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2022

In an authentic effort to expand his creative portfolio, west coast rapper Quest LA is introducing east coast vibes in his confident new single 'Distance'....

Hip Hop Artist Quest LA Releases New Single 'Taking No Breaks' Photo Hip Hop Artist Quest LA Releases New Single 'Taking No Breaks'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 29, 2022

Stepping out of his comfort zone to introduce a new sound, heavy-hitting lyricist Quest LA is back with the hustle anthem of the year: 'Taking No Breaks'....

Pop Artist Jay Guernon Teams Up With Award-Winning Producer Kenny Barto for 'Go Baby' Photo Pop Artist Jay Guernon Teams Up With Award-Winning Producer Kenny Barto for 'Go Baby'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 22, 2022

LA-based pop artist Jay Guernon breaks the mold by leading with love in his new upbeat single 'Go Baby'. Inspired by the good times he shares in relationships, 'Go Baby' proves to challenge a common narrative in music that is hyper-focused on toxicity by instead, highlighting all of the things that ...

The Game Shares New Album BORN 2 RAP Photo The Game Shares New Album BORN 2 RAP
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 29, 2019

Today, on Compton rapper The Game's 40th birthday, he releases his highly-anticipated ninth studio album Born 2 Rap. This final album caps off 15 years since The Game's classic debut album, The Documentary, that's been credited for reviving West Coast hip hop....

Cardi B, Beyonce Among Winners at the 2019 BET AWARDS - Full List! Photo Cardi B, Beyonce Among Winners at the 2019 BET AWARDS - Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 24, 2019

BET Networks honored a powerful and show-stopping lineup of artists, entertainers, cultural icons and inspiring humanitarians across more than 18 categories at the 19th Annual 'BET AWARDS.' The ceremony, hosted by actress and comedian Regina Hall, aired live on BET from the Microsoft Theater in Los ...

The GRAMMY Museum Announces Community Events During GRAMMY Week Photo The GRAMMY Museum Announces Community Events During GRAMMY Week
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 30, 2019

The GRAMMY Museum® announces community events at the Museum during GRAMMY® Week starting with a Backstage Pass With Marsha Ambrosiusand A Celebration Of Women And Music with Linda Perry on Monday, Feb. 4; Music Industry Panel on Tuesday, Feb. 5; Hawaii Education Program and Empowered: LGBTQ + Voices...

NJPAC to Present Eric Roberson in April Photo NJPAC to Present Eric Roberson in April
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2019

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)  presents Eric Roberson on April 19, 2019 at 8 P.M....

Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge Share New CeeLo Green Single + Debut Album THE M Photo Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge Share New CeeLo Green Single + Debut Album THE MIDNIGHT HOUR Out June 8th
by Macon Prickett - May 18, 2018

When two of hip-hop's most accomplished composers get together to make an album you know the results are going to be special. Ali Shaheed Muhammed (of A Tribe Called Quest) & Adrian Younge began their work together in 2013 on the critically acclaimed Souls of Mischief album There Is Only Now and the...

2018 ESSENCE Festival Initial Line-Up Announced! Photo 2018 ESSENCE Festival Initial Line-Up Announced!
by Macon Prickett - January 26, 2018

ESSENCE wants you to grab your squad and plan your trip as it announces its exhilarating initial talent line-up for the 2018 ESSENCE Festival, taking place July 5-8 in New Orleans. The nightly concert series keeps the spotlight on women, featuring electrifying headline performances from Janet Jackso...












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