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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.... 
Elton John, H.E.R., & More Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony; Coming to Disney+ and ABC
by Michael Major - September 28, 2023 Fans can expect the stage to come alive with rare once-in-a-lifetime performances and collaborations by Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Chaka Khan, and Willie Nelson as well as special guests Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, Elton John, H.E.R., Chris Stapleton, St. Vincent, New Edition, and many more.... 
The Sindecut & Ijeoma Share New Jazz-Inspired Single 'Lucky'
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023 The album features a host of stellar musicians, such as keyboardist Jackson Baird (Mama Sutra, Sean Khan, Marcina Arnold); jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player Kevin G Davy (Cymande, Kevin Davy Quartet D’Semble), who has recorded and toured with Finley Quaye, Lamb, Adam F and Lemn Sissay's Secret Soci... 
Rinse Announces Acquisition of London's Kool FM
by Michael Major - January 30, 2023 Rinse continues its mission to support and champion UK underground music as it announces its acquisition of London’s iconic Kool FM, one of London's original pirate radio stations that gave birth to Jungle/Dnb in the early 90s. Whilst currently off air, Rinse are working on an exciting relaunch, wit... 
KC & the Sunshine Band to Perform as Part of 2023 Ultimate Disco Cruise
by Michael Major - October 11, 2022 The 2023 lineup already includes a stellar array of dance music icons who have kept fans dancing for decades, including Kool & The Gang, Billy Ocean, Taylor Dayne, Sister Sledge, Tavares, Norma Jean Wright & Luci Martin (formerly of Chic), Evelyn “Champagne” King, Heatwave, The Trammps featuring Ear... 
J.Rocc Announces New Album 'A Wonderful Letter'
by Michael Major - May 05, 2022 J.Rocc and his crew the Beat Junkies have been a seminal force in the rise of instrumental hip-hop, and were among a handful of DJs who transformed the craft into an art form. All along the way J.Rocc has been making his own beats, and A Wonderful Letter – his letter to Los Angeles, and his dedicati... 
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere Celebrates Women's History Month
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 01, 2021 Additional upcoming female performances include interdisciplinary performing artist Arielle Rosales, electro pop artist La Force, soul queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas, and reggae label VP Records founder Miss Pat.... 
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.... 
Pete Rock Releases New Single 'Rejoice'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 12, 2020 After appearing on the “Intro” track on Busta Rhymes new ELE 2: The Wrath Of God album, it’s time to “Rejoice,” again, as its new Pete Rock! ... 
Steve Arrington Shares 'Make a Difference' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 01, 2020 Funk legend Steve Arrington drops his newest single “Make A Difference” from his upcoming LP, DOWN TO THE LOWEST TERMS: THE SOUL SESSIONS, out 9/18 on Stones Throw Records, marking his first solo album in eleven years. ... 
SummerStage Anywhere Digital Series Shows Week of August 17- August 23
by A.A. Cristi - August 17, 2020 Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is continuing its free digital series SummerStage Anywhere this week with one-of-a-kind digital arts performances.... 
SummerStage Anywhere: Kool Herc, Cindy Campbell, Mickela Mallozzi, Milteri Tucker Concepcion + more
by Robert Diamond - August 17, 2020 ... 
Steven Van Zandt Marks 30th Anniversary of Mandela Prison Release with 'Sun City' Vinyl Remaster
by Abigail Charpentier - February 11, 2020 Little Steven, aka Steven Van Zandt, is commemorating today's 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's historic release from a South African prison after 27 years in captivity with the announcement that his 1985 landmark protest album, Sun City, by Artists United Against Apartheid, the extraordinary sup... 
Westside Gunn's Announces New Masterpiece 'Hitler Wears Hermes 7'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 29, 2019 Griselda's (Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine & Benny The Butcher) ascension, both collectively and individually is palpable. From their inauspicious Buffalo roots, to signing with Jay-Z's Roc Nation and Eminem and Shady Records, the Griselda juggernaut has created a real and sustaining moment. That... 
Taylor McFerrin Releases New Single LOVE AND DISTANCE From New Album
by Tori Hartshorn - August 08, 2019 Today, Los Angeles-based producer, composer, pianist, DJ, and vocalist Taylor McFerrin released his new single “Love and Distance.” Okayplayer praised the track, calling it “tender and warbled... [falling] square between Kool & The Gang's astral-plaining 'Summer Madness' and the half-muted heartbrea... 
Internationally Acclaimed Soul Artist Cornell CC Carter To Release New Single I SEE LOVE
by Tori Hartshorn - August 05, 2019 Cornell “CC” Carter has been gracing stages and entertaining thousands of fans with his signature sound around the world for many years. Recently named New Artist of the Year by SoulTracks and Male Artist of the Year by Soul Cafe Radio, he is known for his phenomenal stage presence, his high-powered... 
ELECTRIC SOUL FESTIVAL Presents Kool & The Gang, Level 42, Heather Small, The Brand New Heavies
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 29, 2019 Four iconic acts will appear on the smoothest line-up of the year at The O2 on September 7th, in what will be THE key date in the calendar for funk and soul fans, the inaugural Electric Soul Festival.... 
El Dorado Festival Announces Lineup For 4th Edition
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2019 Today El Dorado festival announce their return for a 4th consecutive year, alongside an eclectic line-up including one of the most influential soul, R&B and funk outfits - Kool & The Gang. Joining the legendary hit-makers will be drum n' bass heavyweight Andy C, and global disco superstar Todd Terje... 
FRIENDSHIP Music Cruise Returns To Miami After Wildly Successful Maiden Voyage
by Tori Hartshorn - December 18, 2018 On Saturday, December 15, AMFAMFAMF presents FRIENDSHIP returned from its wildly successful maiden voyage which took place aboard the glamorousCelebrity Equinox and sailed from Miami to two private island beach parties inCocoCay, Bahamas. The four-day/four-night electronic music cruise, curated byGa... 
Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum & Hotel Signs Term Sheet on Harlem Building Site
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 13, 2018 The Official Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum & Hotel is proud to announce that they have finally signed a term sheet to acquire its Harlem building and development site on 125th St for its long awaited Uptown Manhattan project. The Hip Hop Hall of Fame team is now actively engaged in its capital campaig... 
Deuce & Charger Release 'Natural High / Frozen' on Subsphere
by Tori Hartshorn - November 27, 2018 Over a series of tastemaker-supported releases and standout collaborations, North London-based act Deuce & Charger have emerged as a fresh new sound in vocal drum and bass. The duo's combination of emotive melodies and electro inspired production described by Radio 1's Rene LaVice as “very different... 
3OH!3 and Emo Nite LA Announce The WANT House Party Tour With Special Guest lil aaron
by Tori Hartshorn - October 04, 2018 3OH!3 and Emo Nite LA have joined together to announce a tour like no other - The WANT House Party Tour!!! Featuring special guest lil aaron, these shows are going to be an actual house party. Fans are going to be able to be a part of each night without the typical constraints of set times and with ... 
Shefik And Toni Knight To Host Live Stream For DJ-Con, Presented By City Council Member André Wallace
by Stephi Wild - September 08, 2018 Rapacon (https://www.facebook.com/rapacondjcon) is a first of its kind hip-hop experience. Founded by Curtis Sherrod, the annual event has grown to become a staple in honoring the hip-hop culture, while offering artful performances, mindful panel discussions, and priceless networking opportunities. ... 
The 5th Annual SOURCE360 Conference and Festival Returns to Brooklyn This September
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 21, 2018 L. Londell McMillan, Chairman of The Source Magazine and Northstar Charities has announced The 5th Annual SOURCE360 Conference and Festival will take place, once again, in Brooklyn, New York, September 6-9. The 4-day conference and festival is mostly free to the public. Selected ticketed events are ... 
3OH!3 And Emo Nite LA Announce The WANT House Party Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - July 31, 2018 3OH!3 and Emo Nite LA have joined together to announce a tour like no other - The WANTHouse Party Tour!!! Featuring special guest lil aaron, these shows are going to be an actual house party. Fans are going to be able to be a part of each night without the typical constraints of set times and with a... |
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