NEBU KINIZA Releases BACK2LYFE EP
Atlanta rapper Nebu Kiniza releases new EP BACK2LYFE featuring Future, Young Nudy, Lil Tecca and Lil Keed. The project includes visualizer for Future collab....
Month : April 2021
Fivio Foreign Gets Honest in New Self Made Video
Fivio Foreign releases his first video of the year with 'Self Made,' an honest reflection on fame and personal growth from the Brooklyn rapper....
Chris Brown “Go Crazy (Remix)” Video Feat. Four Artists
Chris Brown releases 'Go Crazy (Remix)' video with Young Thug, Future, Lil Durk and Mulatto. The track breaks records with 28 weeks at #1 on...
STREETZ 95.1/105.1 HD2 Hits Chicago
Core Radio Group launches Streetz 95.1/105.1 HD2 in Chicago, featuring current hip hop and R&B with hosts including Love & Hip Hop's Yung Joc....
ROSTRUM RECORDS SIGNS RICH THE KID
Rostrum Records signs multi-platinum rapper Rich The Kid in a multi-million dollar deal partnered with BMG. The independent label welcomes the New York artist as...
WINNERS CIRCLE’S SLEEPY HALLOW SHARES NEW TRACK AND VIDEO
Sleepy Hallow drops new track '2055' with futuristic animated video from his upcoming debut album. The Brooklyn Drill rapper continues his rise....
URBAN ONE DALLAS LAUNCHES NEW LINEUPS
Urban One Dallas relaunches 97.9 The Beat with new programming lineup featuring Big Bink as Program Director, Jazzi Black hosting middays, and P-Skillz moving to...
The Weeknd Named 2021 Songwriter of the Year
The Weeknd wins ASCAP Songwriter of the Year for 2021 after his album After Hours dominated charts. His hits 'Blinding Lights' and 'Heartless' earned most-performed...
iHeartMedia Stock Hits 52-Week High
iHeartMedia stock soared to $19.96, hitting a 52-week high after Bank of America upgraded it from Underperform to Buy, driven by strong podcast growth....
“The Talk” Returns Today with an All-New Episode (4/12)
The Talk returns with hosts Sheryl Underwood, Carrie Ann Inaba, Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth discussing race and healing after Sharon Osbourne's departure....
Cam Cooper Joins 92.7 the Block Afternoons
Radio One Charlotte hires Cam Cooper as afternoon host for 92.7 The Block, starting April 19, 2021. Cooper brings extensive Radio One experience from Cleveland,...
Charlyn Stanberry Joins NAB as VP of Government Relations
The National Association of Broadcasters announces Charlyn Stanberry as new Vice President of Government Relations, bringing Capitol Hill and legal expertise....
DMX Tricked Into Smoking Crack at 14 (Video)
DMX reveals how he was tricked into smoking crack at 14 by a trusted mentor after returning from juvenile detention. The rapper details his troubled...
Trick Daddy Critiques Nephew’s Weight, Kid Cooks Well
Trick Daddy addresses his 11-year-old nephew's weight while discovering the kid's impressive cooking skills. The young chef now showcases his talents in YouTube videos....
Rapper DMX Has Died
Rapper DMX, born Earl Simmons, has died one week after being hospitalized following an overdose. The hip-hop legend was admitted to White Plains Hospital on...
Beasley Media Group’s WUKS-FM Switches to Urban AC Format
Beasley Media Group's WUKS-FM 107.7 JAMZ in Fayetteville switched from urban oldies to Urban AC format on April 1st, 2021, bringing smooth R&B programming to...
ANGELA YEE Launches New Digital Series MASTERY OF COMEDY
Angela Yee launches MASTERY OF COMEDY, a 6-episode digital series pairing celebrity comedians with emerging talent. The show features mentorship from top comics like Donnell...
Universal Music Group Partners with Wassim
Universal Music Group and Republic Records launch Universal Arabic Music, a new label with Wassim Slaiby. UAM signs 17-year-old Issam Alnajjar, whose debut hit #1...
Former WBLS Guest Host and Analyst Midwin Charles Has Died
Legal analyst and WBLS radio host Midwin Charles has died at age 47. The accomplished attorney appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and guest-hosted on New York's...
Should Radio DJs Consider Changing The Title?
Radio DJs may need to rebrand as broadcast technicians as corporations move away from traditional radio. Major companies are eliminating radio branding in favor of...
Pandora, SiriusXM, Stitcher Take Stand for Voiceover Diversity and
Editor’s Note: Some of the most successful Black VO people in the industry that I know (including myself) end up booking their own clients because...
Allison Zolot Joins Townsquare as Senior VP, General Counsel
Townsquare Media appoints Allison Zolot as Senior VP and General Counsel effective April 2021. Former Mayer Brown attorney brings litigation experience....
See New Nas Video “EPMD”
Nas releases official music video for 'EPMD' from the Judas and the Black Messiah soundtrack. The hip-hop legend's latest visual is now available....