Music
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Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis ‘Nothing But Hits’ Residency
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame–inducted hitmakers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, not to mention Hometown Talent have officially opened their “Nothing But Hits” residency at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this past weekend. Delivering a powerful, sold-out debut that felt less like a concert and more like a live celebration of the…
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Omarion Drops the Energetic ‘The One’ Visual
Multi-platinum artist, actor, and author, Omarion, has debuted “The One.” A new single from his highly anticipated album, “O2.” An infectious, up-tempo groove on which Omarion croons that the object of his affection has captivated him and is “The One.” The song features Omarion’s smooth vocals over the Pharrell Williams’ produced “Beautiful” beat and embodies the unmistakable feeling of knowing…
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R&B Bridgez: Celebrating SWV’s ‘New Beginning’ 30th Anniversary
Today is the 30th Anniversary for some Real Ones..SWV! Their sophomore album “New Beginning‘ was released, April 23rd 1996 via RCA. SWV emerged from the projects and conquered the world of music. Founded in the early 90s, they incorporated New Jack Swing & Hip Hop into their style of R&B. Making them a stand-out group, from the rest of their…
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Legendary The Time to Release ‘Ice Cream Castle’ Vinyl for Black Music Month
One of our favorite bands, Minneapolis own The Time, will release “Ice Cream Castle” on a new vinyl during Black Music Month on June 5th via RRW/Rhino/Warner Records. Prince‘s rivals “Purple Rain,” his proteges in real life, became one of the 1980s & ’90s funk forces. In the summer of 1984, The Time‘s third album release “Ice Cream Castle” was…
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USHER + Chris Brown Officially Announce ‘The R&B Tour’
Grammy Award-winning icons Chris Brown and USHER today, officially announce dates for “The R&B Tour,” a 2026 co-headlining stadium run across North America. Uniting two of the genre’s defining hitmakers, the tour will deliver a must-see run of performances across the U.S. and Canada. The artists surprised fans last week with a joint teaser commercial on Instagram, sparking widespread excitement…
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George Clinton + Parliament-Funkadelic’s Inaugural ‘P-Funk Festival’
George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic will celebrate seven decades of music on Saturday, April 11th at The Phipps Farm in Tallahassee, FL. This year, legendary George Clinton turns 85, marking more than half a century as one of the most consequential architects of modern sound. As the visionary force behind Parliament-Funkadelic, Clinton didn’t just define a genre, he built a musical…
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‘BET Experience FanFest’ Tickets | June 26th + June 27th
BET Experience FanFest has officially opened registration and VIP tickets for its fan-first celebration at the heart of Culture’s Biggest Week. Kicking off Thursday, June 25th, with the Celebrity Basketball Game at USC Galen Center, and continuing Friday, June 26th, and Saturday, June 27th with FanFest at the Beehive in Los Angeles, BETX will deliver three days of immersive activations…
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B5 Drops the Fire ‘E.T.A.’
Amid a whirlwind year involving an ongoing North American tour, B5 extends their iconic R&B legacy with the fire new single “E.T.A.” Via Motion 6 Collective, the brainchild of renowned industry titan Devyne Stephens, the track captures their signature hip-hop soul sound wrapped in a polished, summer-ready beat. For fans familiar with B5’s harmony-driven vocals, their newest single harkens back…
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JAŸ-Z + Roc Nation Announce ‘JAŸ-Z 30’ and ‘JAŸ-Z 25’
JAŸ-Z and Roc Nation have announced “JAŸ-Z 30” on Friday, July 10th and “JAŸ-Z 25” on Saturday, July 11th, two historic nights at Yankee Stadium celebrating the anniversaries of “Reasonable Doubt” and “The Blueprint,” two of the most influential albums in music history. Since the release of “Reasonable Doubt,” JAŸ-Z has transformed music, business, and culture. A 25-time Grammy Award…
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UB Celebrates: The Virtuoso ‘Big Jim’ On Birthday
Today we celebrate the Birthday of Jimmy “Big Jim” Wright, who passed away on September 29th, 2018. James “Big Jim” Quentin Wright was born March 19th, 1966 in Rockford. The son of Jenniel Wright and Alan Jackson. Big Jim, who earned his nickname for his portly size, first rose to fame as an aide to legendary producers Jimmy Jam &…
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