Reach Media/Radio One Announce R&B Superstar Ralph Tresvant of New Edition as new Host of “Love and R&B”

Urban One Inc’s Reach Media and Radio One announced that Ralph Tresvant, lead singer of famed supergroup New Edition, is now the new host of the network’s long-running syndicated show “Love and R&B,” heard nightly on all affiliate stations, which kicked off on February 13. In a press release David Kantor, CEO of Urban One’sContinue reading “Reach Media/Radio One Announce R&B Superstar Ralph Tresvant of New Edition as new Host of “Love and R&B””

New Edition Kicks Off Tour in Columbus, GA

The Iconic Group is on a 30-City Tour/Written by @ROBNEHISTORIAN The Legendary Group New Edition kicks off its 30-City Culture Tour tonight in Columbus, GA to an anticipated sold-out crowd. New Edition, with all six members are touring the country with Charlie Wilson and the recently reunited JODECI. This concert package put together by theContinue reading “New Edition Kicks Off Tour in Columbus, GA”

John O. is ‘Classic’

A Rockin’ Tribute Track to LL Cool J Hip-Hop Artist John O. is back with a new single “Classic” and the song is receiving airplay on SiriusXM’s ‘Rock the Bells’ radio. ‘Classic’ is the first release off The Upcoming Album ‘The Making of Johnollie.’ The Video ‘Classic’ (J.T.S.) was directed by Andrew G. and isContinue reading “John O. is ‘Classic’”

Highlights from Rolling Loud Concert Weekend in Miami

The three-day Rolling Loud Festival has been a sold-out success with a big opening night Friday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida that concludes today. The highly anticipated event has drawn tens of thousands of fans and some of the biggest names in music today in the Hip Hop and R&B genre.Continue reading “Highlights from Rolling Loud Concert Weekend in Miami”

Artist Spotlight: Doc E.C ‘What Have I Done To You?’

New Single Gives You ‘Mellow Funk’ Welcome to the ‘new’ Old School. Doc E.C. is a rising singer-songwriter from Port Arthur, Texas who has a hot new record called ‘What Have I Done To You?’ Currently, he now resides with his family near Tallahassee in Midway, Florida. Doc grew up in the performing arts. BeingContinue reading “Artist Spotlight: Doc E.C ‘What Have I Done To You?’”

Crucial Heartbreak Delivers Outstanding New Pop/R&B Ballad ‘They Can’t Take’

New Single ‘They Can’t Take’ is Very Refreshing Crucial Heartbreak is back with a brand new single ‘They Can’t Take’ which was released on Friday July 24th. The Song was written by Danny Dillman & Danny Bell and the Music was Produced by Danny Bell, Danny Dillman and Shaun Bivens. ‘They Can’t Take’ is sungContinue reading “Crucial Heartbreak Delivers Outstanding New Pop/R&B Ballad ‘They Can’t Take’”

Bell Biv DeVoe Throws Out First Pitch at Fenway Park Today to Promote Upcoming Concert with NKOTB

BBD in Concert with NKOTB August 6th The R&B/Pop Trio Bell Biv DeVoe were todays guest at Boston’s Fenway Park as the group threw out the first pitch before the Red Sox game. Bell Biv DeVoe, consist of Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe, all of whom are from the supergroup New Edition. TheContinue reading “Bell Biv DeVoe Throws Out First Pitch at Fenway Park Today to Promote Upcoming Concert with NKOTB”

Hip Hop Legend Biz Markie Passes Away at Age 57. Fans & Peers Mourn His Death

Biz Markie, the legendary rapper, D.J. and producer whose humorous lyrics and off-key wail on songs like “Just a Friend” earned him the nickname Clown Prince of Hip-Hop, died on Friday his manager confirmed. He was 57. Musicians and entertainers took to social media to offer their condolences to Biz Markie. LL Cool J postedContinue reading “Hip Hop Legend Biz Markie Passes Away at Age 57. Fans & Peers Mourn His Death”

Carl Thomas, Donell Jones and Dave Hollister Form a New R&B Group “The Chi”

Three R&B Superstars Form a Trio R&B Superstars Carl Thomas, Dave Hollister and Donell Jones announced that they have formed a trio called “The Chi” and will be recording new music. Dave Hollister, originally from the group Blackstreet, announced the formation of the new group on Instagram. “The music, the voices finally coming together toContinue reading “Carl Thomas, Donell Jones and Dave Hollister Form a New R&B Group “The Chi””

A Closer Look at The Iconic Group New Edition in the 21st Century

Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph & Johnny Continue to Make Music and Tour By Robert ‘Smith’ Mitts @ROBNEHISTORIAN New Edition exploded on the music scene in 1983 with their smash #1 hit ‘Candy Girl’ and the rest as they say is history. The group, consisting of members Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ralph Tresvant,Continue reading “A Closer Look at The Iconic Group New Edition in the 21st Century”