Entertainment

Lately Jim Jones has been getting a rep for being a little rough around the edges but there are certain things that still bring a smile to his face. The Dipset Capo took a trip down memory lane with TheUrbandaily.com to remember his first time on a rap record, “Me, My Moms & Jimmy” from […]

Back with another steamer for the ladies, Caktuz throws ,MessUpYaMakeUp!, out for free download as part of his “#OverTheWallWeds.” weekly campaign. Caktuz sings (not too bad) his way through a slinky track produced by new comer Mayhem Manny. Definately a sexy little number by North Carolina’s self proclaimed “hip hop rocka-rolla”. SOURCE DOWNLOAD LINK “Move […]

NJ Hip-Hop artist, Heathen, drops his 1st Single Video from his new album The Head Trip Presented by Stall & Dean Clothing and Kevin Nottingham. Produced by Mr. Silverberg, “Idiot Box” is a witty song about modern life, lazy couch potatoes, and TV watchers. Focusing on values in a troubled world, fans say, “This is […]

Raekwon’s Shaolin Vs Wutang is in stores now and in this second part of TheUrbanDaily.com’s exclusive interview The Wutang Clan member shares what it was like working with newer artists like Estelle and his fellow lyricist Nas on the new project. In addition to explaining how he reunited with Nas for “Rich And Black,” The […]

If you’re in the entertainment business, in any fashion, it’s safe to say Quincy Jones has had some influence on you. From creating some of the most memorable music in history to founding one of hip hop’s most loved magazines, Quincy Jones has done it all. WBW: Samples of History: Hip-Hop Mines Afrobeat In celebration […]

Remember Tracey Lee?  The rapper came on the scene in 1997 with the club classic “The Theme (It’s Party Time).”  He even had a cameo from Biggie on the song “Keep Your Hands High.”   But where is Tracey Lee now?

Now that almost every MC is altering their voice using the latest studio equipment, The Urban Daily is paying tribute to 10 MCs whose real voices are as critical to their success as their lyrics.

Forbes put out their list of the wealthiest people in Hip-Hop this week. Can you guess who made the list? 5 & 4: 50 Cent & Bryan “Birdman” Williams The top five starts out with a tie between G-Unit superstar 50 Cent and Cash Money mogul Birdman aka Baby at $100 million. 50 Cent made […]

Of course one of Hip-Hop music’s greatest break beats is a jazz record. “Take Me to the Mardi Gras” by Bob James originally appeared on the jazz fusion artist’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 […]

Urban celebs Anthony Mackie, Rosario Dawson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, etc. attended the  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 […]