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Queen MJB started out singing back up for Father MC. Mary J. Blige signed with Uptown in 1989, becoming the company’s youngest and first female artist. In Blige’s career early years she worked as a background vocalist for Jeff Reed. A year later, she sung the hook on Father MC‘s hit “I’ll Do 4 U” and was […]

Soul songstress Jill Scott’s fourth studio album “The Light Of The Sun” drops today!  Jill stopped by Jay Leno last week to perform her new hit single “So In Love” showing off her newly svelte figure in a curve hugging red dress. In a radio interview with Big Tigger and Free on WPGC, Jill shared […]

Mogul, entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons was honored at the 2011 American Business Awards this past week with the Difference Maker Award for his “groundbreaking vision and influence on music, fashion, finance, television and film, as well as [being] the face of modern philanthropy.” President Michael Gallagher of the Stevie Awards says “Russell Simmons is […]

Jagged Edge has “The Remedy” for R&B with their latest music video “Flow Through My Veins.” JE’s signature four part harmonies and loving lyrics make a comeback in the latest single off their seventh album “The remedy” which hit stores on the 21st! Jagged Edge “Baby” [NEW VIDEO] Jagged Edge “The Remedy” Tracklist & Release […]

The Urban Daily sports blogger Jamiyl Samuels aims to show Black fathers in a positive light with his upcoming book. “Pass The Torch: How A Young Black Father Challenges the ‘Deadbeat Dad’ Stereotype” tackles the hot-button issue of fatherhood in the Black community and the affect the lack of a father figure has on young Black males. […]

Jennifer Hudson can now add the title of author to her ever growing resume.  The Oscar and Grammy winning actress has signed with publishing house Penguin Group to pen a memoir about her 80 pound weight loss after the birth of her son David Otunga Jr. in 2009. Read full story at REUTERS RELATED POSTS: […]

Best Of The Best Versus Series Marvin Gaye VS. Stevie Wonder In celebration of Black Music Month we are taking a trip down memory lane and comparing the best of the best.  We want YOU to comment and let us know out of the pair, which artist you think should be the winner! Also, we […]

Get your tickets NOW. Click here! Do not miss your chance to see Usher LIVE this Thursday at Quicken Loans Arena.  If you have never seen him perform, you must not wait any longer.  Below is a playlist of all of your favorite Usher songs from over the years.  Also, check out some footage of […]

Jennifer Hudson was in town recently and stopped by Rickey Smiley 107.9 to speak with our very own Maria More! J Hud talked about hew new album I Remember Me, overcoming personal tragedies, playing Winnie Mandela and more! Check out the exclusive interview below! Kyte.Embed.path=”http://media.kyte.tv”;Kyte.Embed.altpath=”http://www.kyte.tv”;window.kyteplayer=new Kyte.Player(“”,{appKey:”default”,width:615,height:344,p:”1767″,s:1227736,tbid:”104″}); Kyte.Embed.path=”http://media.kyte.tv”;Kyte.Embed.altpath=”http://www.kyte.tv”;window.kyteplayer=new Kyte.Player(“”,{appKey:”default”,width:420,height:268,p:”7895″,tbid:”1″}); Isley Brothers Perform At Jazz In The […]

Listen below as the Tom Joyner Morning Show crew honors Nate Dogg with a special musical tribute.

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DJ TOuchTone El Debarge Mix… going way back! Listen to all his hits!