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Grammy-Award winner singer/songwriter Davion Farris, best known for single “Sometimes” which was featured in the most recent season of Showtime’s The Chi, covers the April issue of Urban Magazine. Farris, brother of SiR and D Smoke, sat with Urban Magazine’s publisher Be’n Original and writer Lís to discuss his relationship with his famous siblings, his…
This Women’s month issue couldn’t have come at a more transitional and powerful time in our lives. Each of us weren’t born into the world with a sense of purpose but facing the many variabilities has made us reborn. Life is a delicate anomaly, and to be valued. Just like the sun must be in…
Angela Lewis of FX’s hit series Snowfall covers the special 2022 Women’s Issue of Urban Magazine, now available on digital newsstands worldwide. Curated by Editor-in-Chief Dakari Eli, the issue highlights and celebrates a wide range of women of color every year. Lewis’ portrayal of drug queen-pin Aunt Louie has garnered her rave reviews with the…
Urban Magazine’s editor-in-chief and host of The Bigger Picture Dakari Eli has released her first book, “Mixed Bag Volume 1: I Guess It Wasn’t Love”. The 111 page photo/poetry collection made its debut exclusively on Amazon in paperback and hardcover, but will be available at Barnes & Noble with the coming weeks. “‘I Guess It…
Hip-Hop legend Trina’s protégé Nia Amber covers the February issue of Urban Magazine. The magazine’s publisher Be’n Original explains, “I think this is among my favorite issues as we highlight a very diverse group of women performers. I love what Nia Amber is currently bring to genre. I look forward to her having a long…
Urban Magazine is starting 2022 beautifully and bold with the incredible actress Kara Duncan of FOX’s new show, Pivoting. “Kara Duncan’s story illustrates what can happen when you have a strong support system including parents who invest time and energy in your dreams. She has such a bright and delightful personality, I am glad we…
NCognita is a definitive example of hard work and dedication paying off. The 20-year-old genius with her wide range of styles and flows has earned every bit of her success, including being signed to Issa Rae’s Raedio imprint on Atlantic Records. “I am proud to feature NCognita on the cover as she is a living…
Bringing in the holiday season, GDE/Island Prolific/Atlantic Records artist Raiche joins Urban Magazine’s editor-in-chief Dakari Eli for a special edition of her podcast, The Bigger Picture. Raiche, who was featured in the September 2020 issue of Urban, has just released her latest single “Burn Your Clothes” and will be speaking on her musical career, holiday plans…