No Sleeep is by Janet Jackson for her eleventh studio album Unbreakable. Co-written and produced by Jackson and her long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,it is the first record to be released under Jackson’s independent label Rhythm Nation Records, distributed by BMG Rights Management. Continue reading
Alright is by R&B artist from her fourth studio album, Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814. Written by Janet Jackson and Jimmy Jam also Terry Lewis, he song was released on March 4, 1990, by A&M Records as the fourth single from Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814. Continue reading
Universal has officially released the first trailer for the beloved Broadway musical film adaptation, Wicked.Starring Arianna Grande as the titular Glinda and Cyhthia Erivo as Elphaba, the official three and a half minute long trailer sees the duo sing famous anthems like “Popular” and “Defying Gravity.” Continue reading
Comedian Rasheed Thurmond was a rising star of comedy. He passed away November 27, 2007 apparently of a heart attack, he was 36yrs old. Born in East New York, Thurmond and his four siblings were raised in a Vermont Ave. house by his stern father, who worked as a train conductor, and his mother, who worked as a token clerk. “He started comedy at the age of 5,” recalled his mother, Elizabeth Thurmond, 61. “My friend was afraid of mousetraps, and when he found out, he would always put one in her pocket. Continue reading
The Ghetto is a socially conscious, mostly instrumental jazz-flavored anthem, released as the first single off Soul artist Donny Hathaway’s debut album,Eveything Is Everything, released as a single in 1969 on Atlantic Records. Continue reading
Blazing Saddles is a classic Mel Brooks satire on racism in America. Madeline Kahn as Lilly Von Shtupp steals the show when she asks the new black sheriff Bart (Cleavon Little), “So, tell me, schatze, is it twue vhat day say about da vay you people are a … gifted?” Continue reading
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is taking over on his new single, Steppas, which arrives alongside its music video.Directed by Phil Meyer, the clip spots the HighBridge rapper brings his braggadocios raps as he towers a city, leads a pack of troops, and flexing from a crime scene and a gas station with his entourage. Continue reading
Led by Jalen Brunson’s 44 points and 7 assists, the New York Knicks defeat the Indiana Pacers in Game 5, 121-91. Josh Hart (18 points, 11 rebounds), Alec Burks (18 points, 5 3pt. FG) and Isaiah Hartenstein (7 points, 17 rebounds) added 43 points in the victory, while Pascal Siakam tallied 22 points and 8 rebounds for the Pacers. Continue reading
R&B superstar at Brandy rounds off our series of shows with Motown Records celebrating Black Music Month with a masterful performance of Rather Be, a highlight from her latest album ‘B7’. Continue reading
You’ve got to go through something to become more. This is the message of this motivational video. It’s one of the best speeches you will ever hear, featuring one of the best speakers on this planet, Absolute Motivation’s very own James E. Dixon. Continue reading
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 