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Tours
Jodeci’s ‘Forever My Lady’ 35th Anniversary Tour Dates
Jodeci is celebrating the 35th anniversary of their groundbreaking #1 debut album, “Forever My Lady,” with a 36-date tour, that kicks off on October 24th in San Francisco. “Thirty-five years ago, Forever My Lady changed our lives,” stated Jodeci’s own K-Ci Hailey and Mr. Dalvin in a joint statement. “The love and connection we share with our fans is unmatched…
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New Releases
Stream Tasha Scott’s Debut Album ‘HERSTORY’
One of our favorites, actress, singer, and entertainment veteran Tasha Scott makes a triumphant return to music with the release of her long-awaited, previously unreleased album “HERSTORY,” available now via VIP Records/Empire. Originally created during her time signed to Michael Jackson‘s MJJ label, the project finally emerges as a timeless body of work that captures both a defining era in…
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Legendary Melba Moore Unveils ‘Love Wins Every Time’
Tony Award winner, four-time Grammy nominee and legendary R&B hit maker Melba Moore unveils a new single, “Love Wins Every Time.” Melba Moore‘s latest track is an anthem, reflecting the unstoppable power of love. Produced and written by Rahni Song and Chloe Barjona-Dunbar, with Beau Huggins and Charli Huggins as executive producers, “Love Wins Every Time” highlights Moore’s unmatched vocal…
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Kenyon Dixon Drops the Sublime ‘Ego Ruins Everything’
Kenyon Dixon knows that an overactive ego drives self-destruction. On his transformative solo album “Ego Ruins Everything,” the five-time Grammy-nominated R&B star captures that feeling in full. The 21-track concept album unfolds like a conversation he’s finally ready to have with himself, where each song represents a different chapter in the life he navigates now. It’s a featureless album that…
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Lifestyle
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Joined By Ruben Studdard + Shanice Returns
With 42 Billboard #1 Hits and over 100 gold, platinum, multi-platinum and diamond albums, five-time Grammy Award-winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inductees, Twin Cities own Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are bringing their iconic discography back to Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this fall, after having to reschedule additional dates this summer. After entertaining sold-out audiences…
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Video Interviews
The UB Interview: Legendary Melba Moore Talks Legacy + Memoir
Born in Harlem and raised in Newark NJ, The Marvelous Melba Moore is an American prolific 5-octave singer, Tony Award-winning actress, and a four-time Grammy-nominated artist. She has conquered the genres of Broadway, Contemporary Soul/R&B, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Gospel, and Classical music. Destined to be a star, Ms. Moore started her Broadway career in the original cast of HAIR, where…
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In Memoriam
UB In Memoriam: Music Industry God Clive Davis + Ivan Matias Contributes
Music industry legend and pioneer Clive Davis died this past Monday June 22nd, at the age of 94. Today we celebrate the honcho with a special feature and commentary from Clive Davis protégée songwriter Ivan Matias. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Davis was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of New York University, where he received his BA magna cum laude,…
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New Releases
Heavy D & The Boyz ‘Big Tyme’ 2LP Custard Vinyl
Heavy D & The Boyz will rerelease their classic album “Big Tyme” with a new vinyl. To celebrate 35 years of the legendary album, it has been reissued on a limited edition 2LP opaque custard vinyl. “Big Tyme” is the sophomore album by hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz. It was released on June 12th, 1989 via Uptown…
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New Releases
Crystal Tamar Drops the Infectious ‘Whachoo Doin?!’
Blending the soulful grit of her Houston roots with the progressive energy of Northern California, friend of UB, R&B powerhouse Crystal Tamar has released her infectious new female summer anthem, “Whachoo Doin?!” Produced by multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated producer Kosine, the track is a masterclass in modern R&B—pairing a hypnotic, chopped-and-screwed production with Crystal’s signature bravado and an empowering message for women…
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Music
Kut Klose Releases ‘Surrender’ Limited Light-Blue Vinyl
Kut Klose has released their debut album, “Surrender” on a limited light-blue vinyl. One of our favorites, Keith Sweat discovered the female trio (Athena Cage, Lavonn Battle, and Tabitha Duncan) from Atlanta. However, Kut Klose had a lot more going for them than just being the protégés of a superstar. 1995’s “Surrender” (their lone album) has become a real cult…
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