Big Daddy Kane‘s Podcast, “Did I Ever Tell You The One About,” will premiere on Monday, April 26th via Apple. This program is highly recommended for all true lovers of authentic hip-hop, as they will be getting a real behind the scenes of the birth of the rap movement.
Platinum recording artist Jill Scott is inviting her fans and supporters to a live online event in support of her weekly podcast, “Jill Scott presents J.ill.” Since November, Laiya St.Clair, Aja Graydon and Jill Scott have released a new episode each week. They have no-holds barred conversations on topics around relationships, culture, health, art and everything else that comes with surviving and thriving as a Black woman in today’s world.
This week is a sensitive conversation about what Black women face when dealing with many medical professionals. In the “What’s on Your Heart?” segment, actor, comedian, and author Michelle Buteau will join them for a candid conversation about her experience in coloring outside the medical lines.
This important conversation around Black Maternal Health deserves more airtime, so join Jill and her team for a free live virtual show this Saturday, April 17th, at 8pm ET.
Yemi Alade and Patoranking are two musical giants currently representing Africa on the world stage. As such, it goes without saying that if both of them are on the same record the song is going to be a hit! This is the case with the track “Temptation,” which is featured on Alade‘s last album, “Empress.”
Click here or on the image above to check out the just released visuals for “Temptation“ and remember to like, comment and share.
On April 12th, 2019, American independent record label Reach Records, which specializes in Christian hip-hop, announced the addition of female MC Wande to their roster. Her introduction came with the release of the single “Blessed Up,” which, along with her other releases, brought a lot of secular listeners to the company. This is primarily because of Wande‘s lyrical prowess.
Fast-forward to April 12th, 2021 and Wande has just shared a brand new mix of that song. The remix features the founder of Reach Records, Lecrae, as well as Mike Todd. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
A day after their appearance on the popular music show ‘Verzuz‘, legendary pop group The Isley Brothers released their new song and video “Friends & Family.” The feel-good record features both Ronald Isley and Snoop Dogg.
“Friends & Family” is one of those records that immediately, upon hearing it, lifts your mood. It takes us back to a time before covid-19 when we could gather and hang-out with our loved ones. Click here or on the image above to check out the video and remember to like, comment and share.
One of hip-hop’s most respected MCs, Rakim, has announced that he will be doing a ‘Thank You‘ concert on Thursday, May 13th, starting at 9 PM. According to the lyricist, this virtual performance is his way of showing his appreciation to the world of hip-hop.
Tickets for the event, which is being hosted by VH1’s Richie Dollaz (of Love & Hip-Hop New York), are available via Moment House.
On Friday, April 16th, both Dru Hill and Raheem Devaughn will be performing at the Arena Theatre, located at 7326 SW Freeway in Houston, Texas. This show is a part of the ‘Ladies Choice Concert Series,’ which is now taking place in States that have lifted their covid-19 restrictions.
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