Reviews
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UB Spotlight: Tony! Toni! Toné! Celebrates 35 Years of Hits On Tour
Tony! Toni! Toné! is celebrating 35 Years in the music business. Raphael Wiggins and Timothy Christian Riley got their first major break when they backed Sheila E. during her opening stint on Lionel Richie‘s “Outrageous” tour. A year later with D’wayne Wiggins, they released an independent single, “One Night Stand,” which garnered Tony! Toni! Toné! some exposure in the Oakland…
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‘Harlem’ Season 2 Raises The Bar | Premieres Friday
The first season of Tracy Oliver‘s “Harlem,” was one of the best series that has premiered in the last five years. “Harlem” Season 2 Premieres on Prime Video this Friday February 3rd. The series stars Meagan Good as Camille, a popular young anthropology professor at Columbia who has an extensive knowledge of the dating norms of many cultures, but has…
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‘Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4’ Sets New Fashion Bar
Now in its fourth-consecutive year, “Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 4 – the annual fashion experience continues to challenge tradition and break boundaries. Premiering on Prime globally, Tomorrow November 9th. The trailblazing event is raising the bar yet again with a new all-star lineup of models, actors, some of the biggest names in music, and more, debuting the latest…
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UB Review: Leela James Keeps R&B Alive with ‘See Me’ | New Single ‘You’re The One’
R&B/Soul singer and songwriter Leela James, who continues to define the genre and is recognized as one of the leading ladies forging soul music, is releasing her long awaited seventh studio album “See Me” July 30th via BMG. Today, she releases one of the highlights from the album “You’re The One.” Stay tuned for the visual. UB spoke to Leela…
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Motown’s TheHxliday Showcases Versatility on Two-Part EP ‘The Most Beautiful Disaster’
Tomorrow, Motown Recording artist TheHxliday will release a two-part project entitled “The Most Beautiful Disaster.” A hyper-creative and complex artist, TheHxliday showcases his more vulnerable side on “Beautiful,” the EP’s first part, while “Disaster” includes harder tracks like the hit single “Wit Dat” featuring Polo G. Also tomorrow May 14th, in support of the release TheHxliday kicks off an immersive…
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Art Imitates Reality on Sunday’s ‘Godfather of Harlem’ | Starring Forest Whitaker on EPIX
“Godfather of Harlem” is one of the best new television shows to premiere in the last few years. This Sunday, May 2nd at 9/8 ET/CT on EPIX, episode 203 entitled “The Fruit Stand Riot” premieres. It’s art imitating reality, in regards to where our current climate of our country is. It really shows in full circle not much has changed,…
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New R&B Artist Ashlee; Shines at NYC’s SOBs
First name Ashlee, last name null. That’s right, Ashlee only needs one name ahead of the path she’s blazing as one of R&B’s newest rising stars. Signed to Que Global Entertainment/Que Records, Ashlee is new to the scene and already buzzing. Ashlee performed Wednesday, Nov. 13th at the legendary SOB’s’s in the heart of NYC. Josiah, from UrbanBridgez.com was in…
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UB Reviews: TC | Tiyon Christian’s ‘Mine’ Heats Up Holidays
When you think of some of the best young songwriters in this game, Tiyon Christian has to be on that list. I mean after all he’s written for everyone from Justin Bieber, JLO & Brandy. Not to mention he’s been fully involved in the last three album releases from Tamar Braxton. The thing about this guy is he is a…
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UB Reviews: Keith Sweat’s ‘Playing for Keeps’ Indeed
One of our favorites, veteran recording artist Keith Sweat is celebrating over 30 years in the music industry. He has released his 13th studio album entitled “Playing for Keeps” via his imprint KDS Entertainment. The set kicks off with “Eenie Meenie Miney Mo,” the trap influenced hood track is something different for Keith. Through the lyrics and vocals, it truly…
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UB Reviews: Jacob Latimore – ‘Connection’
We’ve been following Jacob Latimore since his debut and telling everyone to keep an eye out for him, because his skills can’t be denied. The boy is bad and his debut album proves that! Jacob enters adult-hood on his debut album release “Connection” via his own imprint Jacob’s Ink. From start to finish, this album conquers maturity, good vibes, sexuality…
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