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Ester Dean The Firework Culture Katy Perry, Rihanna, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Ciara, and R. Kelly can all thank Ester Dean for their chart topping success.  The Oklahoma native’s song writing resume reads like a who’s who of music’s A-list.  After relocating to Atlanta, Dean teamed up with producer Polow da Don, Zone4Inc., and […]

In 1998, Monica and Brandy paired up for “The Boy Is Mine,” and this duet turned into a Grammy-winning hit. The two have reunited for a new song “It All Belongs To Me,” and this week, it touced the Urban charts for the first time. Celebrities Spotted Partying In N.O. [PHOTOS] Only time will tell […]

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North Carolina Central University hosted the National HBCU Obama Student Summit Tuesday night. Before everything got started student organizations came together and put on a pre-show. The show was hosted by Central students Dominique Bryant-Jones and Matthew King. K 97.5’s own Brian Dawson provided the soundtrack for the show. Several Central student organizations got their […]

The “Boy Is Mine” was one of the biggest singles of the 90’s and Brandy and Monica are resurrecting the hit single just for Clive Davis and his very fancy Pre-Grammy party. We got a chance to catch up with the duo as they rehearsed backstage and hear some words from the legendary record executive […]

The “Boy Is Mine” was one of the biggest singles of the 90’s and Brandy and Monica are resurrecting the hit single just for Clive Davis and his very fancy Pre-Grammy party. We got a chance to catch up with the duo as they rehearsed backstage and hear some words from the legendary record executive […]

On the 6th anniversary of J.Dilla‘s death fellow Detroit native Big Sean decided to pay his respects in form of song this passed Friday. The G.O.O.D music artist released a freestyle over Dilla’s “Two Can Win” off of his 2006 album Donuts. Big also release a few words expressing his love for on of his […]

On the 6th anniversary of J.Dilla‘s death fellow Detroit native Big Sean decided to pay his respects in form of song this passed Friday. The G.O.O.D music artist released a freestyle over Dilla’s “Two Can Win” off of his 2006 album Donuts. Big also release a few words expressing his love for on of his […]

The dynamic, instantly recognizable and captivating voice of Evangelist Kim Burrell is undeniably one of the most powerful voices in music today. Her unrivaled instrument, impeccable musicianship and ability to tap into the human experience and emotion has made her a favorite across genre and within the musician community. Kim Burrell is one of the […]

Over the past decade, VaShawn Mitchell has left his mark on Gospel music as an acclaimed choir director, songwriter and worship leader. A native of Chicago, he held prominent positions in the music departments of two of the Windy City’s most well-known churches—St. Mark Baptist Church and Bishop Larry D. Trotter’s Sweet Holy Spirit Church—while […]

This weekend at the N.C Museum of History it was a celebration on life, music and culture at the African American Cultural Festival. Drums, singing and dancing echoed in the halls as many got in touch with their African roots. It was a day with more than 75 presenters with displays featuring quilts, dolls, hand […]

Who is Eligible? Inclusive Health was created for North Carolinians with pre-existing conditions looking for more affordable health coverage. It includes two options, Inclusive Health – Federal Option is for people who have been without coverage for 6 months or more. Inclusive Health – State Option is for anyone else. Each of these options has […]