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Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
11 October 2011 4:51 PM | No CommentsOn September 20th, hundreds of Chicago fans gathered in the lower level of Barnes & Noble on State Street to get an autographed copy of “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” by actor and Grammy-winning artist Common. The jaw-dropping memoir entails the up-close and personal journey of the phenomenal musical icon and entertainer. Each chapter [...]
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Shwayze & Cisco Adler Ready for New Album
20 May 2011 2:41 PM | No CommentsWith two major label albums under their belt, years of touring, a MTV reality series Buzzin’, and Bananabeat, the burgeoning one-stop artist collective which includes recording and TV production facilities, as well as divisions for internet and street marketing, brand alliances, tour promotion, management and booking, Shwayze and Cisco Adler have accomplished quite a great [...]
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DVD/TV/Film
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Journalist Toure’ Calls Tyler Perry, “Worst Director in Hollywood”
03 October 2011 3:04 PM | No CommentsThe controversy ensues on whether Tyler Perry and his movies are deemed worthy enough for Hollywood and the like. Many critics have bashed Perry’s movies and directing style as he portrays the irreverent character “Madea” the driving force in his films. Director and controversial filmmaker himself Spike Lee, indirectly referred to the films as “coonery [...]
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Margaret Mahdi’s THE WIZ-CHICAGO STYLE ENCORE!
26 September 2011 7:49 PM | No CommentsThe Wiz Chicago Style Interview Segment from Sherice Grant on Vimeo. The Mahdi Theatre Company returns to King Drive with its spectacular rendition of THE WIZ-Chicago Style. THE WIZ-Chicago Style will feature the “crème of the crop” sensations such as Chanelle Patrick (Dorothy) who has danced internationally and performed in many community driven theatrical productions. [...]
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uWall.Tv Turns YouTube Into Your Own MTV
20 May 2011 2:51 PM | No CommentsDreamDesigners is releasing uWall.tv, a new way to listen and watch legal music on the web. With YouTube being the number one source of videos today, it is common that people use it to find music videos despite results come with videos of interviews, parodies, and things that are not just songs. In addition, the [...]
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Politics
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Journalist Toure’ Calls Tyler Perry, “Worst Director in Hollywood”
03 October 2011 3:04 PM | No CommentsThe controversy ensues on whether Tyler Perry and his movies are deemed worthy enough for Hollywood and the like. Many critics have bashed Perry’s movies and directing style as he portrays the irreverent character “Madea” the driving force in his films. Director and controversial filmmaker himself Spike Lee, indirectly referred to the films as “coonery [...]
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Don’t Believe The Hype! Black Folks Voted On November 2
05 November 2010 9:33 AM | 1 CommentBy Melanie Campbell. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all voters for taking the time to exercise their right to vote in the November 2nd Mid-Term Election. On Election Day, the NCBCP (www.ncbcp.org) managed the Black Women’s Roundtable Power the Sister Vote National Command Center, in partnership with the A. Philip Randolph [...]
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EventsRegional Events
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KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR TEAMS UP WITH FOLLETT CORPORATION
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Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
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Margaret Mahdi’s THE WIZ-CHICAGO STYLE ENCORE!
26 September 2011 7:49 PM | No Comments
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New Music Archive
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Seun Kuti Announces New Record
Knitting Factory Records has announced the release of From Africa With Fury: Rise, the mighty new album from Seun Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80. The album – which follows Kuti’s critically praised debut, 2008′s Many Things – arrives in stores and all DSPs on June 21st. From Africa With Fury: Rise sees Kuti picking up [...] -
CRASH deSol- “Spanish Loca”
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Soulja Boy Tell’em – Speakers Going Hammer
Here is Soulja’s new single, “Speakers Going Hammer” from his third studio album ‘The DeAndre Way’ . The album hits stores November 30th. -
Cali Swag District- Kickback
Los Angeles recording group Cali Swag District (Teach Me How To Dougie) premieres their music video for the new single KickBack. CSD’s debut album ,”THE KICKBACK” is scheduled from a Spring 2011 release. Cali Swag District – Kickback Cali Swag District | Myspace Music Videos -
Recording Artist JF1 to Donate 20% of Digital Sales to Casa del Niño
Dominican-American recording artist JF1 will donate twenty percent of digital sales for the life of his “Como Yo,” digital single until the song raises $200,000 for Casa del Nino, which was founded by Oscar de la Renta and Ximora Menendez. Boston-born, Dominican-raised and now New York-based recording artist JF1 released the single and music video [...] -
N*E*R*D* Releases Fourth Album, ” Nothing”
Star Trak/Interscope artists N*E*R*D* have released Nothing, their fourth studio album on in the US and internationally. The group came up with the title because according to N*E*R*D* front man Pharrell Williams “It’s like nothing you’ve ever heard.” The first single from the album, “Hot-N-Fun” featuring Nelly Furtado, was released on June 29th, 2010. The [...] -
WILLOW SMITH DEBUTS NEW VIDEO FOR HIT “WHIP MY HAIR”!
Willow Smith is set to be a major trendsetter with her new hit “Whip My Hair”. The youngest of the Smith clan (Father is Will Smith – mother Jada Pinkett-Smith) has signed with music mogul Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label and has premiered her first video this week. Check it out [...] -
Chart Topping “Like A G6″!
Far East Movements ‘Like A G6′ Officially Platinum Announce November Tour Dates With La Roux Debut Album ‘Free Wired’ in Stores Now! Los Angeles CA - Far East Movement’s (aka FM) chart topping smash ‘Like A G6‘ has reached certified platinum selling over 1.1 million copies to date. The song remains at the #1 spot on [...] -
“The Skwod” has the streets of Chicago buzzing with the release of their debut album “The Path”
The word is finally out and the streets of Chicago are buzzing. Up-and-coming emcees JaeOneder & Ka’Ron of the “The Skwod” are southeast side Chicago natives. JaeOneder & Ka’Ron talk with Mari’ about their debut album “The Path” and how they plan to make their mark in the industry. The Skwod Interview: What does The [...] -
John Legend & The Roots “Unstaged” LiveStream Performance Directed by Spike Lee
American Express follows up its original music series “Unstaged” with a live performance by Grammy award-winning artist John Legend and the Roots directed by Spike Lee. Surprise guests include Jennifer Hudson, Common, Melanie Fiona, Estelle, and C.L. Go to http://www.youtube.com/JohnLegendVevo to find out when the live webcast begins. In stores everywhere John Legend & The [...] -
Daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith Releases New Single, “Whip My Hair”!
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s young lass is trying to step in their entertainment shoes with a new song of her own. Nine year old Willow Smith has released her first single track for her upcoming album titled “Whip My Hair” and it has created a lot of buzz. Would she get this much attention [...] -
“Young Ghost’
CHICAGO NATIVE “YOUNG GHOST” IS MAKING A NATIONAL MARK WITH NEW SINGLE “ROSETTA” September 3, 2010 By Mari Anthony “Young Ghost” Williams is a talented new Rap artist and native from the Westside of Chicago. Ghost is determined to succeed and works diligently to be heard. His debut mixtape “King of Zumunda” arrives October 31st. How did [...] -
“In Love with…” John Blu
R&B SINGER JOHN BLU HEATS UP THE CHARTS WITH HIS NEW SINGLE “IN LOVE WITH YOUR BOOTY” Lyricist and music composer John Blu has been one of the best kept secrets of the R&B scene. But that might be changing. Since signing to Jive Records, John Blu recently released chart-topping single entitled “In Love With Your Booty” from [...] -
NELLY SCORES A TOP 10 DEBUT WITH “JUST A DREAM”
Grammy-winning, multiplatinum hip-hop superstar NELLY makes a return to the Billboard charts this week as his new single , “Just a Dream,” debuts at No. 8 on the Digital Songs chart and No. 12 on the Hot 100 chart with 135,000 copies sold. This marks NELLY’s first Top 10 hit since “Grillz” topped the Hot [...] -
Kaci Battaglia feat. Ludacris – Body Shots
What do you get when you add a mediocre song with a hot rapper? The Billboard Hot 100! Well, that’s not entirely true but we have to add at least one more song to the list- Kaci Battaglia’s Body Shots. While the song has a decent beat, the subject matter lacks substance and Ludacris becomes [...] -
KOPATECHNIC DEBUTS NEW ALBUM!
Their first album, “Welcome To KopaTechnic”, encompasses all of the members’ musical passions. This consists of House, Deep House, Dance, Pop, R&B and Hip Hop Flavors lending to an eclectic blend of pure Musical Bliss Dance music has been evolving since its birth in the mid-80′s and nobody understands the evolution of such music like [...] -
COOL AND DRE RECORD WITH THE GAME AND DRAKE
Photo Credit: Taydoe Kidd Left to Right: Dre, The Game, Cool, Queen Latifah and Drake Cool & Dre were busy in the studio with The Game Wednesday, June 23rd recording a hot new track titled “Good Girl, Bad GirL” at Encore Studios in Burbank, California last week. Cool & Dre have 3 songs on the [...] -
GAMEOVER RECORDS PRESENTS PRODUCER TURNED RAP ARTIST 4MILLS…
GAMEOVER RECORDS “4MILL” Miami, Florida Native J’Von “4MILL” Thomas has stepped out into the spotlight from behind the scenes going from a hit beat making producer, to distinctive rap artist. Having produced hit tracks for talented artists such as “Flo-Rida” and “Lady Gaga” 4MILL is no stranger to the fickle music industry. After persuing a sound [...] -
*EXCLUSIVE* CHICAGO’S FINEST: DREW SIDORA SHOWS HOME CITY LOVE WITH NEW SINGLE ‘JUKE IT’!
DREW SIDORA CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY AND SINGLE FOR ‘JUKE IT’ WITH CELEBRITY FRIENDS IN CHICAGO! May 7, 2010 – Chicago is definitely a staple for multi-talented native Drew Sidora seems to be the next big thing to bring more star power to the big windy city. Dubbed as Hollywoods “it girl”, pop princess of Slip-N-Slide records [...] -
CARMELO ANTHONY’S KROSSOVER ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS NEW ARTIST “DIEGO CA$H”!
Krossover Entertainment Presents “Diego Ca$H” May 5, 2010 – Christian “Diego Ca$h” Vasquez style and swag is a reflection of his diverse background and upbringing. Born in New York and raised in Atlanta, GA its hard to pin point exactly what genre he falls into which makes him in a category all his on. He [...]
