Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 135 North Grand Avenue When: April 10, 1972 What: For his composition of the “Theme from Shaft,” the man behind the “Stax records sound” was awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song, becoming the third African-American, after Sidney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel, to win an Oscar. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music” presents 100 Rewarding Black Music Moments , sponsored by Southwest Airlines . Each Black Music Moment is associated with an actual place that you can visit. During the month of June, check in to at least three of these places on Foursquare to unlock TheUrbanDaily’s exclusive “It’s All Black Music” Badge . Check out the locations and details on our Foursquare page !
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. Disturbed by the negative and stereotypical portrayal of young Black fathers in the media, Samuels speaks from his own personal experiences growing up without a father and draws a parallel to the equally criticized world of Hip Hop whose artists mostly came from broken homes, but rose from their rough upbringing to break the cycle of abandonment with their own children. “Pass The Torch” praises Black fathers who do right by their children and offers a fresh perspective on a controversial issue. “Pass The Torch” will be released through Samuels’ own W.R.E.a.C Havoc Publishing imprint via Createspace.com and Amazon.com in the near future. Preview Chapter 1 here: https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1083020 Preview Chapter 7 here: https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1083653 HipHopDx.com excerpt: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/editorials/id.1715/title.one-hip-hop-author-challenges-the-deadbeat-dad-stereotype-in-his-new-book
According to TMZ , rapper Tone Loc was arrested for felony domestic violence after an alleged altercation with the mother of his child. The Los Angeles-based rapper, known for his hits “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina,” was arrested at an apartment complex in Burbank, CA. on Saturday and at press time was being held on $50,000 bond. More on this story as it develops. RELATED POSTS: Matt Barnes Arrested For Domestic Violence Bounty Killer Busted For Assaulting Girlfriend Queen Pen Holds Conference To End Domestic Abuse
Day 26 is back on the scene minus a member with a strip club banger! The ex-Bad Boy group abandoned the love ballads for a more up-beat anthem for the lades of King Of Diamonds and Magic City! J. Cole “Work Out” [AUDIO] [NEW MUSIC] The Game Ft. Busta Rhymes, Fabolous, Lil’ Wayne & Rick Ross “Bottles & Rockin’ J’s” [NEW VIDEO] Frank Ocean “Novacane” 50 Cent’s New Single “Outlaw” [AUDIO] Tupac Shooter Confesses To 1994 Crime Shaq Involved In Sex Tape Scandal! FACT OF THE DAY: Faith Evans Sang Back Up For Al B Sure!
AllHipHop.com and Paris, France’s DJ Just Dizle have collaborated for “The Gunshow Vol. 1,” a mixtape that deep dives into real Hip-Hop in its various incarnations. Listen and download! @justdizle & @allhiphopcom present The Gun Show #1 by justdizle DJ Just Dizle & Allhiphop.com present The Gun Show Tracklist: 1. Apollo Brown – Bridge Through Time 2. Tyler, The Creator – Goblin 3. Rasheed Chappell – 1 2 3 ft DJ Scratch 4. Kendrick Lamar – Hiii Power 5. Cutlass Reid – Eviction Notice feat. 9thMAtic (9th Wonder) 6. Termanology – Another Level ft Sean Price and Ghetto 7. Reks – The Wonder Years 8. Castle – Protostar 9. Bad Meets Evil – I’m On Everything 10. Curren$y – Jets Go 11. Pharoahe Monch – Haile Salassie Karate ft Mr. Porter 12. Saigon – What The Lovers Do ft Devin The Dude 13. Casual – Mic Memorial 14. E-40 – Lookin’ Back ft Devin The Dude 15. Krs-One & Bumpy Knuckles – Hip Hop We Love You 16. Khaleel – Hot Flames 17. Skyzoo – Atypical 18. Wale, Meek Mill, Pill, Teedra Moses – Self Made 19. MC Eiht – Where U Goin 2 20. DJ JS – Reppin NY ft Lil Fame, Joell Ortiz and Bumpy Knuckles 21. Ketch P – My Detroit ft Trick Trick and Elzhi 22. Chiddy Bang – Heatwave ft Mac Miller, Trae Tha Truth, Casey Veggies 23. Rah Digga – You Got It (Remix) ft Torae and Styles P 24. Kohndo – Soul Inside 25. Madlib – Stargeridin 26. Erick Sermon – Dodge This ft Sheek Louch 27. Nametag – S.I.N. ft Quest MCODY and Buff 1 28. J-Live – Home or Away 29. Big K.R.I.T. – Get Right 30. Pete Rock & Smif n Wessun – That’s Hard ft Sean P and Styles P 31. Kool G Rap – $ Ova Bitches 32. Canibus And Keith Murray – The Guilty Will Pay ft Crooked I and Erick Sermon 33. Tef – Married 2 The Game ft Styles P http://www.facebook.justdizle.com http://www.facebook.com/allhiphopcom Tupac Shooter Confesses To 1994 Crime Shaq Involved In Sex Tape Scandal! FACT OF THE DAY: Faith Evans Sang Back Up For Al B Sure!
Kelly Rowland released a new song off her album “Here I Am” featuring GOOD Music rapper Big Sean. Following the success of “Motivation” and riding with the sexual theme, Kelly presents “Lay It On Me.” The up-tempo tunes feel good vibe is a good look as to how the album will sound. Kelly Rowland’s Father Wants To Be In Her Life After 13 Years Kelly Rowland’s “Here I Am” Album Gets Release Date Which Artist Did You Vote To Bring Back To Life? [POLL] BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #49: Black Entertainment Television Debuts 5 MUSICAL MOVIES WE LOVE: “The Wiz”
As Black musicals go it’s hard to go wrong putting Michael Jackson and Diana Ross in the same flick. But add to that Nipsey Russell and Richard Pryor and you have the makings of a classic. The Wiz , an ambitious re-imagining of The Wizard of Oz with an all Black cast , was filled with hidden messages (you peeped how Dorothy couldn’t catch a cab?) and wonderful music that has more than stood the test of time. Here are 5 Reasons we still “Ease on down the road.” 1) After talking to several people (and this is my own opinion as well), the overwhelming reason to watch The Wiz is the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. He was perfect as The Scarecrow looking for a heart; sweet, vulnerable, a loyal friend–just as people close to Michael knew him in real life. Seeing him dance quadruple circles around Diana Ross as they “eased on down the road” induces chuckles…thinking of all that beautiful talent no longer with us induces a tear (or many). 2) The songs! I am serious when I say I still see references to the songs in The Wiz at least once or twice a week on Facebook, Twitter, or somebody’s blog. They transcend generations…my neighbor just told me her three year old daughter knows every single song in the film. “You Can’t Win”, “Home” (which you can’t help but cry on unless you’re made of stone), “Ease On Down The Road,” “He’s The Wizard,” and “Don’t Nobody Bring Me No Bad News” are all classics for the annals of history. With just the songs alone, it is a film that a family that encompasses any age can enjoy. 3) The overwhelming excess of the 70′s embodied in the film. Where to begin? It was directed by Sidney Lumet, who I’m quite certain was paid a billion dollars to be involved. The screenplay was written by Joel Schumaker (yes, of the “Batman” franchise). New songs were written by the mighty duo of Ashford and Simpson and the freaking World Trade Center used as the set for “Oz”! Costumes were designed by Oscar De La Renta and Norma Kamali (the sweatshop girls working for the evil queen could have easily stepped off today’s runway in their finery) and at any given time there were up to 135 crew members actively working on the set, not to mention hundreds and hundreds of extras. For all the money that was obviously a blank check budget for the film, it has at the very least endured as a very, very solid Black film classic that everyone knows and loves. 4) The performances of much loved icons in our community. Yes, Diana was unarguably waaaay too old for the role of 24-year-old Dorothy. But once you get past that, you can see that she really tried to do the role justice. Michael Jackson–’nuff said. Lena Horne as Glenda The Good Witch…etheral and beautiful, a sight to behold; really, could you imagine anyone else playing that role? Nipsey Russell as The Tinman is the bridge from an older time that was full of tap-dance and soft shoe, and he is a treasure of a time capsule that helps us to remember that history, our history. Mabel King, the momma from “What’s Happening” showed us another side to her that we’ve never, ever seen with Raj or Rerun. And the carryovers from the Broadway play helped fill in the holes to help keep some of the charm and magic that made someone want to bring it to the big screen to begin with (for example Ted Ross as The Cowardly Lion). And Richard Pryor as The Wiz? Check and mate. 5) The message. In it’s unique way, The Wiz gave us a message that has been told since ancient times; everything you ever need in life is already inside of you, just waiting to be discovered. The Lion showed bravery by fighting for his friends, The Tinman showed heart by feeling sadness or sympathy for his friends, and The Scarecrow made all of the smart suggestions that propelled them forward. They were all so busy trying to get to someone that would get them all the easy answers, not for one second slowing down and realizing that what they were looking for they already had the entire time. Sound familiar? RELATED POSTS: 5 MUSICAL MOVIES WE LOVE: The Five Heartbeats FACT OF THE DAY: Ashanti Was Once A Bad Girl Remember Snoop’s Perm & Curls? THEN & NOW: 1990s Music Icons CLASS OF 2001: Was G-Dep The Last Bad “Boy” Standing?
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) St. Peter Claver School 29 Claver Place Brooklyn, NY 11238 When : 1982 What : Christopher Wallace, the young student who will later become internationally known as multi-platinum rap icon Notorious B.I.G., graduated from elementary school in 1982. Afterward he attended Queen of All Saints Middle School, where he’s recognized for his storytelling prowess by winning several awards for creative writing. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music” presents 100 Rewarding Black Music Moments, sponsored by Southwest Airlines. Each Black Music Moment is associated with an actual place that you can visit. During the month of June, check in to at least three of these places on Foursquare to unlock TheUrbanDaily’s exclusive “It’s All Black Music” Badge. Check out the locations and details on our Foursquare page !
Where : (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Park Plaza Hospital 1313 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004 When : September 4, 1981 What : The future R&B and pop diva was born in Houston, Texas to an ex-Xerox executive turned talent manager father and a costume designer/hairstylist mother. Beyonce first rose to fame as lead singer of the R&B quartet Destiny’s Child. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music” presents 100 Rewarding Black Music Moments , sponsored by Southwest Airlines. Each Black Music Moment is associated with an actual place that you can visit. During the month of June, check in to at least three of these places on Foursquare to unlock TheUrbanDaily’s exclusive “It’s All Black Music” Badge . Check out the locations and details on our Foursquare page !
Where : (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Park Plaza Hospital 1313 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004 When : September 4, 1981 What : The future R&B and pop diva was born in Houston, Texas to an ex-Xerox executive turned talent manager father and a costume designer/hairstylist mother. Beyonce first rose to fame as lead singer of the R&B quartet Destiny’s Child. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music” presents 100 Rewarding Black Music Moments , sponsored by Southwest Airlines. Each Black Music Moment is associated with an actual place that you can visit. During the month of June, check in to at least three of these places on Foursquare to unlock TheUrbanDaily’s exclusive “It’s All Black Music” Badge . Check out the locations and details on our Foursquare page !
