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  We are proud to be supporting the launch of Finding the Funk, a…

Event: Lyricist Lounge 20th Anniversary Celebration Date: May 23, 2012 Venue: Le Poission Rouge…

By Jay Fingers Concept albums are rare creatures to be found in the world…

In case, you haven’t heard, something…well…Monumental is going to be happening this Monday, August…

One of our favorite DJ’s, J. Period, has added to his artisanal groove compilations…

All Up In The Biz Shines a Special Light on a Hip-Hop Legend at…

Music journalist Tonya Pendleton breaks down the 2022 Prince Celebration at Paisley Park and plans for the future.

Culture critic Miles Marshall Lewis interviews Wendy and Lisa about their time with Prince and the Revolution and their post Prince career.

God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: Movie Review by Michael A. Gonzales Back in…

Bringing the Funk ‘N’ Roll: New Rick James Documentary Explores the Deep Complexity of…

A$AP Rocky Says “I Was Wrong” About BLM In “Stockholm Syndrome” Documentary by Jerry…

by Ron Worthy We are elated to return for our 6th year of coverage…

Slept on Soul/Paul Mooney’s Race by Michael A. Gonzales As a child of the…

Bill Withers ObitBy Michael A. Gonzales Back in 2000, I dated a Chicago born…

Introduction by Ron Worthy The first time I ever thought about French hip-hop was…

Jill Jones: Violet Blues (Part 2 of 2) by Miles Marshall Lewis MML: Tell…

Jill Jones: Violet Blues (Part 1 of 2) by Miles Marshall Lewis Black sailor…

Hip-hop and the NBA have always had a strong connection. Hip-hop’s finest frequently hang…

For the past 23 years, Urbanworld has been skillfully curating some of the best…

Taja Sevelle: Contagious Love by Miles Marshall Lewis 1987 saw the release of two…