It’s A Rap: (Music Briefs) 2.22.18 – 2.28.18
February 23, 2018
It’s A Rap: (Music Briefs) 2.22.18 – 2.28.18
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
It’s a Rap
It’s A Rap (Music Briefs): 12.7.17 – 12.13.17
December 7, 2017
Just in time for the holidays!…as you break out your favorite Christmas playlist, be sure to add legendary soul singer Patti Labelle’s new holiday album “Patti Labelle and Friends- Home For The Holidays” to the list.
It’s A Rap
November 15, 2017
To today’s social-political driven rappers to thriving rap lyricists like Chuck D, rap has been founded and continues to thrive on creativity, experiences and storytelling.
It’s A Rap! (Music Briefs): 11.2.17 – 11.8.17
November 2, 2017
Sapp is no stranger to coming in the top spot, with critically acclaimed single “Never Would Have Made it,” setting a record breaking history as the longest Gospel single to lead number one.
It’s A Rap: 7.20.17-7.27.17 (Music Briefs)
July 20, 2017
The Verity Label represents a rich history of cherished albums encompassing contemporary and classic hits that can be enjoyed time and again.
IT’S A RAP! (Music Briefs): 6/8 – 6/14/17
June 8, 2017
Tamika Scott and Tameka “Tiny” Harris, will perform a full set from their chart-topping portfolio of classic R&B staples in one of the festival’s four intimate Superlounges.
It’s a Rap (8/4 – 8/10/16)
August 3, 2016
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It’s a Rap 12.17.15
December 16, 2015
Grammy Award winning, platinum-selling hip-hop trio Naughty By Nature are back in full force, announcing their 25th Anniversary Tour which is set to hit 26 major cities across the U.S. in 2016.
After kicking off the international leg of the tour earlier this month, the group will return to the states on January 27, kicking off in Greensboro, NC
R&B songtress Tamia is back with New Album Love Life
June 25, 2015
Courtesy Photo Tamia returns to the music scene with her sixth studio album Love Life by Def Jam Recordings. The Canadian-born singer returned to Def Jam last year on her transition to a major label. “To me, (labels) you kind of have to use them like a rich uncle,” she said. “But, they’ve been really awesome and have let me just do my thing.” With chart topping singles “Into You,” “Stranger in My House” and “Offically Missing You,” Tamia brings a classic R&B sound that sets her voice as the focal point on the album. “Reinvention isn’t exciting unless there’s
Drake Unveils New Streaming Service with Apple
June 25, 2015
Courtesy Photo Apple’s highly-anticipated launch of its new streaming music service, Apple Music, included a rap heavyweight who helped usher in a new era for the company. Joining Apple CEO Tim Cook, Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine and Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor for the event was Drake, according to TheWrap.com. The rapper was on hand to discuss Apple Music’s Connect service, which reportedly allows artists to communicate with fans via a single interface combining social media updates from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, among others. “This is something that simplifies everything for the modern musician like myself and the modern
Miguel releases new music Coffee on sensual Album ‘WILDHEART’
June 25, 2015
Courtesy Photo Miguel dropped new single “Coffee” featuring Wale with a profane lyrical twist last month. The single is off his third album Wildheart. The crooner admits the album is about sex. “This album is Los Angeles, it’s attitude, it’s aggression, it’s sex, it’s pyschedelia, it’s lust, it’s loneliness,” he told VH1 about the upcoming album. “It’s just more aggressive. It’s just raw. That’s why I love this album,” said Miguel who also loves several of the songs on the new LP, without picking one favorite. Wildheart is set to release Tuesday, June 30.
Janet Jackson announces first leg of ‘Unbreakable’ World Tour
June 25, 2015
COURTESY PHOTO Six-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Janet Jackson will kick off a 32-city tour on Aug. 31 in Vancouver, Live Nation announced Monday June 15. Jackson’s new album , her first in seven years, will be released this fall. Her last studio album was 2008’s “Discipline.” Jackson’s catalog of hits dates back to the mid-1980s, ranging from “What Have You Done for Me Lately” to “That’s the Way Love Goes” to “All for You.” The first U.S. tour date is on September 11 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The “Rhythm Nation” singer also announced shows in Chicago,