Morgan State Preps for Fall Semester
Morgan State University announces plans to reopen campus for fall semester with hybrid learning model combining face-to-face and remote instruction options for students....
Month : May 2020
D.L. Hughley on Sneakers, Kids & Dumb Politicians
D.L. Hughley addresses Atlanta youth risking safety for Jordan sneakers and criticizes political leadership over mask-wearing controversy at Mayo Clinic....
Chartmetric Unveils New Tool to Track Emerging Music Artists
Chartmetric launches a new weekly TikTok Chart that tracks emerging artists by velocity and deep rankings up to 1000th place. The tool reveals the backstory...
KITTEN RELEASES NEW SONG “MY HOUSE” TODAY
Pop rock band KITTEN releases new single 'My House' today, a quarantine anthem written during early lockdown. The track features collaboration with electronic musician GUPI....
Sheppard Releases Heartfelt Mother’s Day Song Amid Lockdown
Australian pop group Sheppard secretly recorded 'Thank You,' a heartfelt Mother's Day tribute song while in lockdown isolation with their mum Linda next door....
JP Cooper Releases Uplifting New Single Little Bit Of Love
JP Cooper releases uplifting new single 'Little Bit Of Love' via Island Records, tackling loneliness with his signature soul-electronic sound....
Don Diva Magazine President Shot Dead in Miami
Don Diva Magazine President Samuel Ferguson was fatally shot in Miami. The tragic incident has shocked the hip-hop and urban media community....
Alec King Releases New Track Way Up Amid Rising Popularity
Los Angeles artist Alec King drops new track 'Way Up' featuring manic piano and tight bars. The release follows his successful 'Dangerous' single....
Celebrity DJ AM Found Dead in New York
Famous DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) was found dead in his NYC apartment at age 36, with drug paraphernalia reportedly at the scene. The DJ had...
Betty Wright, Soul and R&B Singer, Dies at 66
Soul and R&B legend Betty Wright died at 66 from cancer in Miami. Best known for her hit 'Clean Up Woman' and Grammy-winning 'Where Is...
Benztown Audio Tribute to Andre Harrell
Benztown Audio releases tribute to Andre Harrell, the Uptown Records founder and music executive who died May 8th at 59. Harrell mentored Sean Combs and...
Moby Rich & Bishop Briggs – Friends
Alt-pop duo Moby Rich teams up with multiplatinum artist Bishop Briggs on their new single 'friends*' about escaping the friendzone. The track features dynamic vocals...
Philmon Lee Launches Debut Singles Memories and Sunflower
LaGrange, GA artist Philmon Lee debuts with singles 'Memories' and 'Sunflower (I Refuse To Die)' on Epic Records, showcasing his soulful voice and bluesy style....
R&B Icon Betty Wright Passes Away on Mother’s Day at 66
Legendary R&B singer Betty Wright, known for hits like 'Clean Up Woman,' passed away on Mother's Day at age 66. The Miami-based icon was a...
NOTD and Astrid S Release New Single I Don’t Know Why
Swedish duo NOTD teams up with Norwegian songstress Astrid S for new pop-dance single 'I Don't Know Why', their first collaboration together....
Radio Facts: Remembering Little Richard and Andre Harrell
The music industry lost two icons this weekend: Little Richard, the Architect of Rock and Roll, and Andre Harrell, visionary founder of Uptown Records....
somegirlnamedanna SHARES NEW SINGLE “kitchen table”
somegirlnamedanna releases emotional new single "kitchen table" via LAVA/Republic Records, following her viral debut "hello i am" which garnered 500K+ streams....
Tribute to Little Richard and Andre Harrell
Berry Gordy pays tribute to Little Richard and Andre Harrell following their deaths. The Motown founder honors Richard's rock influence and Harrell's contributions....
Gospel Announcer Donna Creer Dies in Possible Arson Attack
Gospel radio announcer Donna Creer and her husband Donald died in a suspected arson attack at their Little Rock home. The influential gospel music figure...
ELLA EYRE RELEASES NEW TRACK L.O.V.(e)
British pop star Ella Eyre releases fan-favorite track L.O.V.(e) via Island Records today. The song, produced by Banx & Ranx, was finally released after years...
AAFCA Statement on Andre Harrell and Little Richard
AAFCA honors Little Richard and Andre Harrell, two music pioneers who died on the same day, calling their passing a huge blow to American culture....
REVOLT Statement on Andre Harrell
REVOLT TV confirms the passing of Andre Harrell, their Vice-Chairman and Hip-Hop industry legend. The media company mourns the loss of the influential music executive....
Podcast Ad Revenues Expected to Double by 2020, IAB Reports
Interactive Advertising Bureau predicts podcast ad revenues will double from $314 million in 2017 to $659 million by 2020, driven by growing popularity....
Olivia O’Brien Unveils Quarantine Music Video
Olivia O'Brien releases a DIY quarantine music video for her viral hit "Josslyn," a breakup anthem about infidelity that gained 16 million streams after Charli...
Radio Facts: Streaming Sites’ Growing Dominance
New study of 50,000 Americans reveals 60% spend more time streaming than on pay-TV, with Gen Z leading the shift to streaming-only consumption....