Universal Music recording artist, Money Malc is repping hard for New Jersey. Before he releases his debut disc, he’s got a mixtape that is soon to hit the streets. The first track from Perrier Jouet Poetry is the banger, “F**k This Money Up.” The track is produced by New Jersey beatsmith, Ayy Pii. Listen to […]

Despite what you’ve heard, Black people are the world’s taste makers. We are the ones who say what’s hot or not. Once it becomes popular in our community, mainstream picks it up and runs away with it. Think about it. Big lips weren’t in style until Angelina Jolie had them. You and I both know […]

When it comes to breaking records in the hip hop arena, Eminem is the man to beat. Besides selling millions of albums in a rapidly declining industry, Em is one of  two rappers to have won the Best Rap Album Grammy each time they’ve released a disc. The other person in that club is Kanye West. […]

After recently signing to Maybach Music Group, Teedra Moses has dropped a new mixtape. Luxurious Undergrind is more of the Teedra we love. The collection of R&B grooves is meant to tide fans over until her sophomore disc hits the streets. Many praised Moses for her 2004 debut, Complex Simplicity. In the midst of working […]

Rap impressario Mos Def will take to the stage at the Fort Greene Festival in Brooklyn, Saturday, June 25th.  Actress and fellow Brooklynite Rosie Perez will host the event.  Included in the musical line up are rock-n-soul singer Res, Afro-Punk band Game Rebellion, and the violin playing hip-hop duo Nuttin But Stringz.  The Fort Greene Festival is […]

Elev8 would like to send a special birthday shout out to the legendary Stevie Wonder. The talented music man celebrates his 61st born day.   His accomplishments are inspiring and elev8 millions of people all over the world.    He’s created an abundance of music that people of all ages can embrace everyday.  What’s your favorite Stevie […]

If you were a child who grew up in the 1970’s, it is likely that your mother was a huge Marvin Gaye fan. Marvin lived a tumultuous life. One of the  defining things  in  Marvin’s life  is that borne  out of  his pain came some of the most prolific, inspiring songs to ever grace the […]

New Mixtape from Tadow featuring Mysonne, Ike&Shyst, Reese Da Great, Stone Nation & more. Hosted by DJ Profluent & Wade Banner. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Today we celebrate 78 years of life for The Dude” a/k/a Quincy Delightt Jones Jr.  He’s worked with some of the world’s favorite musicians of all time like Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Tevin Campbell, Tamia and Michael Jackson.

Breakthrough Gospel artist, Vashawn Mitchell , was just added to R&B and Gospel icons Bebe & Cece Winans and Mary Mary upcoming spring tour. VaShawn Mitchell will be the special guest for the “Still Something Big” Tour, An Evening With BeBe & CeCe Winans And Mary Mary. Mitchell, slated to open the show, will join the duos to hit a […]

He knows some people might be skeptical, but BeBe Winans is adamant that the upcoming Still Something Big tour will be his last with sister CeCe Winans. “I feel on the inside that this is our last go-round,” Winans, who’s been recording with his sister since 1984, tells Billboard.com. “I don’t see me doing this […]

After a successful launch in Chicago last year, Donnie McClurkin’s Perfecting Music Conference will make it’s way to: Charlotte, North Carolina (April 28-30); Milwaukee, WI (May 19-21); Montgomery, AL ((June 23-25); Los Angeles, CA (TBA) Philadelphia, PA (September 29/October 1 ); Dallas, TX (October 27-29) and Miami, FL (November 17-19) in 2011. The two-day workshop with guest speakers and […]