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DMC, DJ Johnny Juice and Brian Hardgroove release ‘I’m on Your Side’ as supergroup FREEDOM

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Members of two iconic hip-hop groups have joined forces to form a new supergroup. FREEDOM is made up of DMC from Run-DMC, and Public Enemy's DJ Johnny Juice and Brian Hardgroove. The group says the goal is to deliver messages of resilience and unity... Read More.

Tone Stith talks inspiration for ‘The Edge,’ how life shaped album’s meaning

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Tone Stith is a huge fan of Michael Jackson and the movie-esque feel of his album titles, so he wanted to create a name that similarly captured that mood. The result was his newly released album, The Edge."I'm a huge Michael Jackson fan. And... Read More.

Rihanna, Chance the Rapper, Idris Elba make ‘TIME’100 Philanthropy list

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Rihanna has landed on the TIME100 Philanthropy list honoring the "world's most influential givers, leaders, advocates, and thinkers." She made the cut thanks to her Clara Lionel Foundation, founded in 2012 after her grandmother's death and... Read More.

Drake releases ‘Iceman,’ plus two more brand-new albums

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Fans thought Drake was preparing one album, but he ended up releasing three. During the fourth episode of his Iceman series, he announced he'd be dropping two more albums alongside Iceman - Habibti and Read More.

Schoolboy Q explains why he quit smoking weed

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Schoolboy Q said he quit smoking weed because he wanted to lead by example. While explaining his decision on the Par 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon, he credited his kids for the decision."Me, personally, I feel like... Read More.

New Music Friday: Mýa, GIVĒON and more

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

GIVĒON has released the deluxe edition of his 2025 album, Beloved. Beloved: Act II features the 19 original tracks plus five new ones. Kehlani, Teddy Swims, Leon Thomas and Sasha Keable appear on the album. "if you thought the story was over... listen... Read More.

Mallori Johnson and Kara Young reflect on natural bond, portraying trauma survivors in ‘Is God Is’

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Mallori Johnson and Kara Young star as twin sisters Anaia and Racine in the film adaptation of Aleshea Harris' play Is God Is. Although both actors are singletons, they put in the work to form a convincing twin dynamic."Aleshea brought us in two weeks... Read More.

Music Notes: Mike-WiLL Made-It, Prince and more

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Mike WiLL Made-It teamed with Young Thug for their new video, "RUSSIAN ROULETT3," now available to watch on YouTube. "Mike is the architect. He knows what makes a good record. It's always easy working with other artists who get it,... Read More.

Drake song ‘1AM in Albany’ leaks ahead of ‘Iceman’ release

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

A track from Drake's upcoming Iceman album has surfaced online ahead of its official release. Fans speculate that Drake is taking aim at J. Cole, LeBron James and rival Kendrick Lamar in "1AM in Albany," which was leaked late Wednesday.One... Read More.

Beyoncé’s ‘Single Ladies’ added to Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Beyoncé now has a song in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry. Her 2008 hit "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" has been added to the list based on its "cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation's... Read More.

Urban AC

DMC, DJ Johnny Juice and Brian Hardgroove release ‘I’m on Your Side’ as supergroup FREEDOM

Tone Stith talks inspiration for ‘The Edge,’ how life shaped album’s meaning

Drake releases ‘Iceman,’ plus two more brand-new albums

Schoolboy Q explains why he quit smoking weed

New Music Friday: Mýa, GIVĒON and more

Mallori Johnson and Kara Young reflect on natural bond, portraying trauma survivors in ‘Is God Is’

Music Notes: Mike-WiLL Made-It, Prince and more

Drake song ‘1AM in Albany’ leaks ahead of ‘Iceman’ release

Beyoncé’s ‘Single Ladies’ added to Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry

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