KD Was ‘Hell-Bent’ on Proving He Has Heart
Stephen A. Smith reports that Kevin Durant wanted to prove critics wrong by playing Game 5 despite being advised by former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kendrick Perkins not to play. #FirstTake
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Courvoisier® Cognac and Def Jam Announce Partnership to Move Culture Forward
Courvoisier®, the most awarded cognac house* and producer of the finest cognac for nearly 200 years, is proud to announce a first-ever partnership with Def Jam Recordings, the iconic music label known for producing some of the best talent in Hip Hop throughout the last 35 years. As part of the collaboration, Courvoisier will become…
Urban Celebrates Black Music Month with First Unsigned Cover: Joie Kathos
In celebration of Black Music Month, we featured our first unsigned artist on the cover, Joie Kathos. “Joie Kathos is an exceptional talent whose approach to music is refreshing yet nostalgic. She represents everything great about the culture,” BE’N ORIGINAL, the magazine’s publisher. “Our Editor-in-Chief and VP of A&R Dakari Eli only co-signs the dopest…
New Music: Wale – Gemini (2 Sides)
Check out the latest single from one of the most underrated artists in hip hop, Wale. Post your thoughts on “Gemini” in the comments below.
When They See Us” Shines Much Needed Light on Central Park Five Case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JseOG2YQr7w Ava DuVernay is known for creating projects that take on the subject of racial injustice, such as “13” and “Selma.” The director has brought the conversation to the forefront once again with her new five-part limited series, “When They See Us”. The series, which premiered on Netflix last week, tells the real-life story of…
The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 253 | Say Less
The guys finalize the tour and give a recap of their set at the Roots Picnic (11:00) and on Summer Jam (28:18). They also discuss Jay-Z being the first Hip Hop billionaire (47:35), new music, Mal questions Wale’s management (77:33), and Mal’s DY review (118:20). Intro Song: Stephanie Mills – “Feel The Fire” Sleeper Picks…
The Good People – A Summer Night At The Symphony (feat. MXNXPXLY Family)
Here’s some great music from The Good People featuring MXNXPXLY Family. Watch the first video-single from their upcoming “The Summer” EP on Below System Records.