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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…
Artist and co-host of Fox Soul’s “The Mix”, the beautiful Jazz Anderson proves she’s more than pretty face as she cover the November issue of Urban Magazine. Though she was first introduced to the public as the daughter of Basketball Wives alumni Tami Roman and former NBA player Kenny Anderson, Jazz has become a star…
This issue is dedicated to survivors of domestic violence. Under no circumstances, is it ever acceptable to abuse women in any form or fashion. We don’t care if it’s emotional or financial, it is just as damaging, if not more, than a closed fist. It is intolerable behavior on every level, but especially within our…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic violence has been on a growing trend. Editor-in-Chief Dakari Eli wanted Urban Magazine do its part in turning the tide with a special feature for October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Be’n Original, the magazine’s publisher, recruited five of his friends to share their experiences with abuse in…
Covering the September issue of Urban Magazine is none other than hip-hop activist Maimouna Youssef, widely known as Mumu Fresh. ”Mumu Fresh is one of the most authentic and organize voices in music. She sets a great example for independent who want to contribute to culture in an honest and beneficial way,” explains Urban’s publisher,…
Urban Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Dakari Eli has curated a series of spectacular images for the publication’s first visual art issue. “The decision to curate an issue that is art driven was inspired not only by the immense talent that we have been seeing across social media platforms, but by the need to create a media outlet…
Celebrating the summer, the young and gifted actress Jaylen Barron of Starz’s new hit series Blindspotting covers the July issue of Urban Magazine. “Jaylen Barron’s portrayal of Trish on Starz’s new series Blindspotting is something extraordinary to witness. From the moment she steps into a scene, there is no separation between the 23-year-old actress and…