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Of course one of Hip-Hop musicā€™s greatest break beats is a jazz record. ā€œTake Me to the Mardi Grasā€ by Bob James originally appeared on the jazz fusion artistā€™s album Two, released in 1975. A pianist arranger and producer, James has numerous records in his catalog that have been raided by producers over the years, […]

Michael Jackson left behind an incredible amount of music, a lot of it not really known by the masses.

After more than a month of voting and sitcom upsets such as The Jeffersons and Good Times being voted out of the competition, we’re happy to announce the two Finalists in our Greatest Sitcom of All Time Competition: The Cosby Show and Martin. See Greatest Black Sitcom Bracket Challenge It was an easy road for […]

1984: Musician and entertainer Michael Jackson wins 8 Grammy Awards. His album, “Thriller” remains one of the top-grossing albums of all time.

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Urban celebs Anthony Mackie, Rosario Dawson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, etc. attended theĀ  LG Cinema 3D HDTV Gift Lounge where they experienced the LG’s hot new TV and all its effects! ‘Here is a highlight from the night: “Though Jamie Foxx and Samuel L. Jackson were both sporting sunglasses when they showed up to […]

1869: Congress adopted the 15th Amendment, making it illegal for the US to deny the right to vote based on “race, color or previous condition of servitude.”

1928: Singer “Fats” Domino was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.

Jennifer Hudson, Gabrielle Union, Kimora Lee, Lauren London, Tia and Tamera, Angela Bassett, Nicole Ari Parker and many more classy ladies came out for 4th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. Tia Mowry Hardrict was pictured with her sister Tamera holding her baby bump. Jennifer Hudson as photo’s holding baby David Jr. She was honored […]

Hip hop producers are known for digging deep in the crates for the records they use to create the songs we all know and love. No genre is immune from being sampled! Here are some songs you might know that have sampled Afrobeat records! Missy Elliott “Whatcha Gon’ Do” Taken from Missy’s 2001 album, Miss […]