Sony Music Publishing U.S. Latin Signs Rising Star Tiago PZK
Sony Music Publishing U.S. Latin signs 20-year-old Argentine artist Tiago PZK to worldwide deal. The rising star blends hip-hop, trap and R&B styles....
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Misinformation Plagues Us; Choose Facts
RadioFacts addresses the spread of misinformation in entertainment and music culture, urging readers to make informed decisions based on verified facts....
SiriusXM Launches Exclusive Channels for Black Music Month
SiriusXM launches exclusive 2PAC and Prince channels plus Black Music Forever Radio for June's Black Music Month celebration with specialty programming....
Arista Records Hires Kristopher Riddick-Tynes, Kendall Freeman
Arista Records announces Kristopher Riddick-Tynes and Kendall Freeman as co-heads of its urban music division, bringing Grammy-winning production experience....
5 Divine DJs You Should Follow on IG to Catch a Vibe
Discover 5 talented DJs using Instagram to keep the party alive since the pandemic. These skilled masters bring passion and expertise to their social media...
Josh X Performs “I Miss You” Billboard Hit Live
Josh X performs his Billboard Top 26 R&B hit 'I Miss You' live. The song explores themes of love, loss, and betrayal from the artist's...
Nicole Wyskoarko Named Co-Head of A&R at Interscope
Nicole Wyskoarko has been promoted to Co-Head of A&R at Interscope Geffen A&M, continuing to oversee the Urban A&R team that has achieved success with...
ONE MUSICFEST PARTNERS WITH LIVE NATION URBAN
One Musicfest partners with Live Nation Urban for its 11th year, hosting a virtual pre-party to the polls music festival on November 1st via YouTube....
YFN Lucci Preps “Wish Me Well 3” with “Man Down”
YFN Lucci releases 'Man Down,' the first single from his upcoming album Wish Me Well 3. The track follows his massive hit 'Wet' which garnered...
BET Hip Hop Awards Nominees Are In!
The BET Hip Hop Awards have announced their official nominees for this year's ceremony. Check out which artists and songs made the cut....
R&B Station’s Evolution Reflects Changing Music Landscape
Former radio personality reflects on working at an evolving R&B station from 1989-1998, witnessing format changes from rock to urban to hip-hop during the era...
Best 90s Rhythm and Blues Groups, Black Male Singers
Discover the greatest 90s R&B groups and black male singers who defined rhythm and blues music during the decade's golden era of soul....
Songs that Basically Said F Monogamy
Exploring songs by R&B and hip-hop artists that challenge traditional monogamy, reflecting experiences and beliefs about relationships in urban music culture....
Felixx Reaches 11M Streams on Spotify & Pandora
Independent R&B artist Felixx hits major milestone with nearly 11 million lifetime streams on Pandora and over 200K monthly Spotify listeners....
Entertainment One Promotes Andre Howard and Ebrahim Rasheed
Entertainment One promotes Andre Howard to VP Digital Marketing and Ebrahim Rasheed to Director A&R. Both executives played key roles in recent successes with Brandy,...
100 Hip Hop and RNB FM Playlist
100 Hip Hop and RNB FM drops new playlist featuring Trey Songz with Summer Walker, Charlie Wilson, and Ne-Yo. Weekly adds showcase top urban artists...
Radio Facts Bans Press Releases on Conversations about Race
Radio Facts CEO Kevin Ross announces ban on race conversation press releases, demanding industry action over talk. Site will prioritize promoting black executives and business...
Debate Emerges Over Term Urban in Black Music Industry
Music industry debates eliminating 'Urban' label for Black music. Industry professionals discuss whether to return to 'Black Music Division' or adopt new terms....
Republic Records Drops Urban Terminology: A Step Backward?
Republic Records eliminates 'urban' terminology from music divisions, sparking debate about Black music industry representation and cultural identity....
Top 90’s Love Songs by Black Female Singers
Discover the top love songs from the 90s by Black female singers including Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson. These R&B classics dominated charts....
UMe Appoints Katina Bynum EVP Title
Universal Music Enterprises appoints Katina Bynum as Executive Vice President of East Coast Labels, Urban. The veteran executive previously worked with Drake, Lil Wayne, and...
Colonel Abrams has Died
R&B singer Colonel Abrams, best known for hits 'Trapped' and 'Not Gonna Let,' died at age 67 on Thanksgiving night after battling illness and financial...
Hot Spot: Monica Discusses Verzuz Battle with Brandy
Monica opens up about her memorable Verzuz battle with Brandy, sharing insights about the iconic R&B showdown between the two legendary artists....
Top 5 Female R&B Groups of the 90s
Top 5 female R&B groups from the 90s including TLC, En Vogue, SWV, Xscape and Total that defined urban music's golden era with timeless hits....
Production Music Awards Celebrate Global Composers in London
The fourth annual Production Music Awards celebrated global composers across 22 categories in London. Universal Production Music won six awards including Best Hip-Hop/Rap/Urban Track, honoring...
