On Tuesday September 10th at 7:00pm TheUrbanDaily.com will be hosting a live stream of the hip-hop documentary, “Demos” narrated by rapper Skyzoo. Directed by Kareem Forte, “Demos” takes an in-depth look at the life of an independent hip-hop artist and what it takes to succeed, not merely survive. Everyone from Black Thought of The Roots and Crooked I of Slaughterhouse to Talib Kweli and Kendrick […]
Legendary DJ Kid Capri is a New York staple. Having been born and raised in the Bronx, Kid Capri has watched Hip-Hop grow from an infant in its early days to the world movement it has become today. One thing that has changed in Hip-Hop is the leadership spot New York once held over […]
Hip-Hop producer Scott Storch got a surly greeting when he got to New York City earlier today (August 20). Upon arriving in the Big Apple, Storch says he was robbed at gunpoint in front of his hotel. Storch, who produced Fat Joe’s “Lean Back,” filed a police report claiming he was approached by two […]
And boom goes the dynamite! Joe Budden just dropped an answer to the Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electornica song “Control” and he was not shy about letting folks know where he stands and what he thinks is wrong with the game! We almost wish his verse would have been the first one […]
Hip-Hop is the music industry’s most masculine genre. It’s no secret that most rappers spit rhymes as if they have something to prove to the next man, just in case he doubts his testosterone levels and ability to kill bugs and move heavy furniture. Rap music has a long history of woman-bashing and a […]
It’s hard to believe Basquiat is gone. It’s even harder to believe he’s been gone for 25 years. August 12th marks the anniversary of the young artist’s untimely death and his introduction to the haunting “27 club,” which includes Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse. Basquiat, who frolicked around New York City’s art scene with Andy Warhol and […]
See, this is how rumors get started. And since we never met a good rumor we didn’t like, we’ll gladly share with you. Last night, a few photos of former best friends and business partners Jay Z and Damon Dash surfaced online. Naturally, after such a public falling out, the internet immediately began speculating […]
Although Hip-Hop is in a great space right now, you’ll always find someone who is still looking for that real Hip-Hop or what have you. Those people will appreciate up and coming New York rapper Tyrone Briggs. Briggs showcases a signature New York flow while spitting thought provoking lyrics over hard-hitting production. All of […]
Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj is an independent woman and doesn’t need a man to do anything for her. Especially when it comes to rapping, Nicki Minaj can do for herself. Nicki just blacked out on a rapper named Ransom who claimed in a song that he ghostwrote for the Barbie. TMZ cameras caught […]
While Clipse member Pusha T works on his solo debut, “My Name Is My Name,” his brother No Malice is putting the finishing touches on his first solo album called “Hear Ye Him.” no Malice recently revealed the tracklist and cover art to the upcoming album. Many remember No Malice was once known as […]
As the release date for YMCMB’s compilation album approaches, the stable of artists has dropped the cover art and tracklist to tease fans a little. Not only does the album feature the newest signees to YMCMB, it also features guest appearances by some of the collective’s closest industry friends. So alongside artists like Busta […]
Nelson Mandela was well-known for his political influence throughout the 20th century. The political leader and social activist was held in regard for his efforts in trying to end apartheid. Mandela was the first Black President of South Africa and also the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Check out a few lyrics that praise the […]
