Month: June 2021
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Black Music Month
UB Black Music Month Spotlight: The Success of Jay King + Club Nouveau
As Black Music Month 2021 comes to an end, we couldn’t let it end without featuring Club Nouveau in our…
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Music
The Time Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Expanded Debut Re-Release | Watch ‘Cool’ in HD
It’s been four decades since The Time first burst onto the Minneapolis music scene, releasing their eponymous record, which still…
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Films
UB Preview: ‘Summer of Soul’ | UB Minneapolis Advance Screening
In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical…
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Music
Travis Greene Taps Kirk Franklin and John P. Kee for ‘Hold On Me’ Juke Joint Visual
Travis Greene has released a striking new single with “Hold On Me” featuring Kirk Franklin and John P. Kee. The…
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TV
BET to Honor DMX with Tribute at ‘BET Awards’ + DJ Cassidy’s ‘Pass The Mic’ Awards Edition
DMX is set to receive a tribute, like no other at this Sunday‘s BET Awards. The tribute is being curated…
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Black Music Month
UB Black Music Month Spotlight: Michael Jackson’s Brownstone
Continuing on with our UB Black Music Month Spotlight, today we feature Brownstone. Brownstone, which originally consisted of Nicci (Nichole…
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Music
T-Pain Protégé Crystal Tamar Releases ‘Serenade’ Visual | Inspired By Classic Soul Ballads
R&B singer Crystal Tamar has premiered the music video for her single “Serenade.” Filmed in Los Angeles, the clip for…
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Black Music Month
UB Black Music Month Spotlight: Toni Braxton’s ‘Secrets’ Turns 25
For this UB Black Music Month Spotlight, we’re celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Toni Braxton’s “Secrets!” Toni Braxton first attracted…
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News
‘Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James’ | Coming Soon to Showtime
SHOWTIME Documentary Films has announced the new documentary feature “Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James,” directed by Emmy-nominee…
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TV
UB Preview: ‘We Got Love Teyana & Iman’ Coming this Fall | Special this Sunday on E!
Award-winning director, actress and mom Teyana Taylor and superstar athlete, rapper, and dad Iman Shumpert embark on the ultimate life…
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