DJ Official Dies after Double Lung Transplant
DJ Official, longtime collaborator with Christian rapper Lecrae, has died following complications from a double lung transplant needed due to rare cancer....
Year : 2016
The Merge Summit Returns to Los Angeles
The Merge Summit returns to Los Angeles August 25-27, 2016, bringing together faith-based and entertainment industry leaders. The event features Cedric The Entertainer, Michelle Williams,...
Pandora’s New Charts for Emerging Artists
Pandora launches three new charts powered by Next Big Sound to help emerging artists: Trendsetters, Predictions, and Top Spins, using data from 100 million listeners....
Saving the “Urban Radio Announcer” from Extinction
The current state of Black radio DJs is in danger of extinction as comedians increasingly replace traditional radio talent. Industry pros admit the DJ talent...
Saving the “Urban Radio Announcer” from Extinction
Black radio DJs face extinction as comedians like Michael Colyar replace traditional announcers. The talent pool is depleted while opportunities slip away....
Peep the New Hidden Figures Trailer
New Hidden Figures trailer showcases the untold true story starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Mon�e in theaters January....
Common Uplifts Kids in Chicago with Poignant Words of Wisdom
Rapper Common visited Father Michael Pfleger's Chicago youth event, speaking to 700 kids about making positive choices and dropping a freestyle verse....
Swizz Beatz on Police Brutality, Kanye & Art
Swizz Beatz discusses his revolutionary No Commission Art show, working with Kanye West, and shares personal encounters with police brutality on Hot 97....
Footaction Launches Docuseries Featuring Top Musical Talent
Footaction launches 'Free Flow' docuseries featuring E-40, Omarion, Casey Veggies, and B.J. the Chicago Kid discussing music, style, and culture on cross-country journey....
Michael Colyar Replaces Doug Banks with the Afternoon Rush
Comedian Michael Colyar replaces the late Doug Banks on The Afternoon Rush radio show, bringing his entertaining comedy to afternoon radio alongside Ebony Steele....
Keke Palmer Is Respect My Vote! Spokesperson
Actress and singer Keke Palmer joins Hip Hop Caucus as spokesperson for Respect My Vote! campaign, encouraging youth and communities of color to vote....
eOne Music Earns 15 Nominations for 2016 GMA Dove Awards
Entertainment One Music earned 15 nominations for the 2016 GMA Dove Awards, with Jonathan McReynolds leading with 4 nods and gospel legends like Shirley Caesar...
RCA Inspiration Eyes 9 Dove Awards Nominations
RCA Inspiration receives 9 nominations at the 2016 GMA Dove Awards with Kirk Franklin and Travis Greene leading the pack across seven categories....
CD Baby Pro Sees150% growth in Royalty Collection
CD Baby Pro achieved 150% growth in royalty collection, helping over 110,000 independent musicians collect publishing royalties across 90 territories....
Chuck D & Ryan Cameron on Police Brutality & Music
Hip-Hop legend Chuck D discusses politics, police brutality, and new Prophets of Rage music on Ryan Cameron Morning Show....
Universal Music Group Appoints SVP of Digital Strategy
Universal Music Group appointed Oana Ruxandra as Senior VP of Digital Strategy and Partnerships. She joins from Warner Music Group to lead UMG's digital transformation...
CTA Music Contest for CES 2017 Keynote
CTA launches music contest for CES 2017 keynote video soundtrack. Artists compete for $5,000 prize and worldwide recognition at major tech event....
Pete Rock: How Kanye Helped Connect with Jay Z
Producer Pete Rock reveals how Kanye West helped him finally connect with Jay-Z for a collaboration after years of missed opportunities....
Fantasia’s Fifth Album “The Definition Of…!” Debuts High
Fantasia's fifth studio album 'The Definition Of...' debuts at #1 on Billboard's R&B chart and #6 on the Billboard 200, marking her third consecutive R&B...
Have You Seen the Official Luke Cage Trailer?
Marvel's Luke Cage Netflix series trailer shows the street-fighting ex-con superhero battling crime in New York. The highly anticipated live-action series brings the comic book...
Lauryn Hill Rips Mic at Austin City Limits
Lauryn Hill delivered a powerful performance at Austin City Limits, showcasing her legendary rap skills with Fugees classic 'Ready or Not' from The Score album....
All Access Concerts Support Abortion Rights Nationwide
All Access concerts featured Sia, Leslie Jones, and other top talent in five cities on September 10, 2016, highlighting nationwide support for abortion access and...
Nike 3ON3 Basketball Tournament Draws 25K Fans to L.A.
Nike's 8th annual Basketball 3ON3 Tournament at L.A. LIVE drew over 25,000 fans and featured 5,000+ players competing across 100+ courts in downtown Los Angeles....
Meet the New Senior Vice President at RCA Inspiration
Phil Thornton named Senior VP and GM of RCA Inspiration. Veteran executive previously managed Faith Evans, Michelle Williams at eOne Music....
Grandmaster Flash on His Role in Netflix’s The Get Down
Grandmaster Flash discusses his portrayal in Netflix's The Get Down, Baz Luhrmann's series about hip-hop's birth in 1977 South Bronx....