It’s All Black Music

In a day and age where being a rapper is the new American Dream, J. Osceola epitomizes what it means to be a hip-hop artist in the truest form. Born Jeremiah Willis on January 14th in Columbus, Ohio, J. Osceola was brought into a world of poverty, where his Filipino mother struggled to support him […]

While Kenna Zemedkun – better known simply by his stage name of Kenna – has an international background that spans from Ethiopia to England, but his real musical birthplace is in Virginia Beach.

jump — 1. to spring free from the ground, to move suddenly or involuntarily. 2. a form of R&B music that places emphasis on strong rhythm, exciting solo work especially by saxophones, and vocals in a shout-blues manner. R & B (rhythm & blues) – a kind of music developed by African-Americans that combines blues […]

Jazz & Rib Fest Headlining Artists Announced COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 31st annual Jazz & Rib Fest, presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, returns this summer to the Arena District. McFerson Commons and North Bank Park stages will anchor the event while the Jazz Café stage at North Bank Pavilion will feature intimate […]

DJ Brandon Banger(born Brandon Lipsey on July 16th, 1993) is one of the youngest and most aspiring CEO’s in Columbus. Growing up on the South Side of the Capital City, Lipsey made it a goal to find something productive to do rather than falling into the trap of the streets which many young men his […]

This past Saturday the whole city came out to support some of their favorite Old School Hip Hop artists at the Original Superstars Of Hip Hop Tour at the LC Pavilion. Monie Love, Full Force, Force MD’s, Kid N Play, Montell Jordan, and Special Ed were just some of the artists that were performing in […]

by Armond X Goss Soul Sessions- The Souls Behind The Sessions Chances are if you live in Columbus, OH you’ve spent a Friday night at 300 Long St. Every last Friday of the month for the last five years, Soul Sessions has held events in the city showcasing independent Christian artists locally & nationwide. Open […]

Aug. 29, 1958: Michael Joseph Jackson is born to Katherine and Joe Jackson in Gary, Ind. His older siblings are Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, LaToya and Marlon. Later, brother Randy and sister Janet join the family. Katherine Jackson raises her children as Jehovah’s Witnesses. 1962: Michael, Marlon, Jackie, Tito and Jermaine combine to form a […]

Below is a round-up of items relating to the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death on Friday, June 25. *The Apollo Theater Foundation’s President and CEO Jonelle Procope will honor Michael’s memory and celebrate his lifetime of artistic achievement on Friday with remarks beside Jackson’s newly installed plaque in the Apollo Walk of Fame, located […]

Michael Jackson left behind an incredible amount of music, a lot of it not really known by the masses.

For the one-year-anniversary of his death, The Urban Daily sat and listened to Michael Jackson’s entire discography.

One of the best Jazz and Dance bands in the Midwest, there has to be a reason Conspiracy is Mayor Michael Coleman’s favorite band. The Conspiracy Band plays for many of the A-List groups here in Columbus and they are loved for their energy and ability to make anyone dance. For over twenty years, The […]