Artists Who Lost Millions Without Publishing Rights
The music business has always been complicated, and for artists focused on creating, the business side can feel like a foreign language. Publishing is one...
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Stokley to Receive NAACP Trailblazer Theatre Award on June 3
Stokley, Grammy-nominated lead singer of Mint Condition, will receive the NAACP Trailblazer Theatre Award on June 3rd for his acclaimed portrayal of Rick James in...
Rick James’ Glow Deluxe Edition – Motown/UMe
Rick James' 1985 hit album Glow gets deluxe digital reissue from Motown/UMe with 11 bonus tracks including rare 12" mixes and instrumentals....
Berry Gordy Statement on the Passing of Teena Marie
Berry Gordy releases heartfelt statement on Teena Marie's sudden passing, calling her his 'baby' and praising her as a powerhouse performer and writer....
RIP Charlie Murphy
Actor and comedian Charlie Murphy died from leukemia at a NYC hospital after battling the disease. Known for his iconic Chappelle Show stories and comedy...
Vintage Video, Rick James on Judge Joe Brown
Rick James appeared on Judge Joe Brown in this vintage video footage. The show was pretaped before his death in 2004, showcasing a rare court...
Teena Marie’s ‘Irons in the Fire’ Celebrates R&B Legacy
Teena Marie's third album 'Irons in the Fire' from 1980 marked her emergence as a self-produced artist at Motown, showcasing her evolution from prot�g� to...
D.L. Hughley & George Lopez Honor Charlie Murphy
D.L. Hughley and George Lopez got matching tattoos to honor late comedian Charlie Murphy. The tribute references Murphy's iconic Chappelle Show skits....
Rick James’ Complete Motown Albums Reissued July
Rick James' entire Motown catalog gets reissued July 8 in a 109-track digital box set. Five albums receive separate releases, three for the first time...
Seven Songs with Masterful Metaphors
Explore seven iconic R&B and hip-hop songs that masterfully use metaphors, from Common's hip-hop love story to R. Kelly's creative wordplay....
Rick James’ “Cold Blooded” & Linda Blair?
Actress Linda Blair reveals her romantic relationship with Rick James and discusses how their connection may have inspired his hit song 'Cold Blooded' during interview....
Teena Marie Remembered as a Trailblazer in R&B Music
Remembering Teena Marie as a groundbreaking R&B artist whose talent transcended racial boundaries. Berry Gordy kept her identity secret to let her voice speak first....
Teena Marie Has Died: Who Was Teena Marie
Soul and R&B legend Teena Marie has died, leaving behind a legacy of hits like 'Square Biz' and 'Fire and Desire' with Rick James....
Teena Marie Has Died: Who Was Teena Marie
R&B legend Teena Marie has died, confirmed by sources close to her family. The iconic white soul singer known for hits like 'Square Biz' passed...
Which R&B Songs had the BEST Bass lines?
Radio Facts: I was thinking this morning about the best Bass lines in past R&B songs and here are my picks: 1. GQ … “Disco...