Rapper Pharoahe Monch has displayed his singing skills on songs like “The Light” and “So Good,” but he has managed to take his vocals into a new chamber on the emotional, “Broken Again,” from his latest album, “P.T.S.D: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.” RELATED: Pharoahe Monch Loses His Mind In “Time2″ [EXCLUSIVE] “With ‘Broken Again’ I kind […]

Television

On June 4th BET Networks launches THE MESSAGE, a provocative documentary showcasing the influence of hip hop and how its sheer power has changed the sociopolitical landscape of America as well as the world. The four-part narrative explores the factors behind its longevity and covers more than 40 years of this uniquely urban voice born in […]

Somewhere on the outskirts of New York a hip-hop moment twenty years in the making is about to commence. It’s the kind of frosty, January night that inspired the uncompromising verses and beats that defined an era: “Escuchela La ciudad respirando….” In one part of town a leader of hip-hop’s new school, 9th Wonder, is holding a […]

Black Music Month

For only having released two studio albums, Notorious B.I.G. has hits! Let’s celebrate him the right way! Which is your favorites?! Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook to stay updated with the latest entertainment news and original interviews! MORE BACK MUSIC MONTH ON THE URBAN DAILY Pusha T, EPMD, Redman To Headline 2013 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival K-Ci […]

  Old canines may be resistant to learning new methods, but cool cats like Big Daddy Kane always find new ways to reinvent themselves.  The hip-hop veteran embarked on a new leg of his music journey by joining forces with singer Showtyme and band The Lifted Crew to create a new group called Las Supper.  […]

Luke James is a new breed of r&b singer.  Instead of being the usual pretty-boy artist flashing an oiled up six-pack, James brings a soulful sensuality sorely lacking in today’s music landscape.  Currently part of Beyonce’s  “Mrs. Carter”  world tour, the New Orleans native has made the steady climb to stardom writing lyrics for pop […]

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A$AP Rocky might be known for his love of greenery, but many might not know that behind all the weed smoke, but the Harlem native is a faithful vegetarian. Fashion and music are major focuses in Rocky’s life, but his diet plays a major role in the “Goldie” rappers every day regimen. “You gotta do […]

Black Music Month

The Queen Bee has hits, even though a lot of them weren’t singles. For Black Music Month, vote for your favorite Lil’ Kim song! Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook to stay updated with the latest entertainment news and original interviews! MORE BLACK MUSIC MONTH ON THE URBAN DAILY Fact Of The Day: Rev Run Started Out […]

As one of the biggest Hip-Hop groups of all time, Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, Joseph “Run” Simmons and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, collectively known as RUN DMC, set the mold for MC’s for years to come. From ground-breaking collaborations with rock legends like Aerosmith to being one of the first Hip-Hop acts accepted on MTV, […]

As one of the bright young voices in hip-hop, Kendrick Lamar has taken the culture by storm garnering praise and cosigns form West coast luminaries like Snoop Doog and Dr. Dre while simultaneously receiving comparisons to east coast classic-makers like Nas for his first album “Good Kid M.A.A.D. City.” Painting vivid pictures of his life […]

Black Music Month

Black Music Month is almost coming to a close, but there are still great artists to vote for! Vote for your favorite D’Angelo song! Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook to stay updated with the latest entertainment news and original interviews! MORE BLACK MUSIC MONTH ON THE URBAN DAILY Orlando Jones Says Solange Looks Way Better Than […]

If anyone knows about matters of the heart, it’s Mary J. Blige.  The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul sings about love and loss like no other, touching millions of fans with her raw and honest lyrics. But in 2000, while Blige was experiencing a career high with the  “Share My World” tour, the r&b songbird was […]