Urban Sophistication

May 17 2016

We Have A Beautiful Problem

(May 17, 2016) SOULheads everywhere know the inimitable voice of Anthony David. Fans who have patiently waited since 2012's Love Out Loud can now breathe a collective sigh of relief. His forthcoming release, The Powerful Now, is coming soon and…

Apr 21 2016

Nothing Compares 2 U

(April 21)- The music world mourns the passing of musical legend, PRINCE ROGERS NELSON, at his Paisley Park home in suburban Minneapolis today. The seven-time Grammy award winning star, admired for his youthful appearance was just 57. "It is with profound sadness…

Apr 11 2016

Remembering Doug Banks


(April 11) We're sad to report that radio personality, DOUG BANKS, has passed at the age of 57. The host of The Doug Banks Show began his career as a high school student in Detroit. His career would take him to…

Apr 9 2016

Black Girls Rock! 2016

(April 9)  BLACK GIRLS ROCK! 2016 was so necessary. In a society that constantly tells women of color that we are less than, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! is an affirmation. It is a reminder that we are excellent and beautiful and important…

Mar 23 2016

You On Point, Phife

March 23- The hip hop world mourns the loss of Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor at 45. The 5 foot rapper, a member of the much lauded group A Tribe Called Quest is best remembered by this writer for his verses…

Mar 19 2016

The Tuskegee Airmen

March 19- On this day in 1941 civil rights organizations and the black press exerted pressure that resulted in the formation of an all African-American pursuit squadron based in Tuskegee, Alabama.  Prior to this time there were no African American military…

Mar 16 2016

Remembering Daryl Coley

The entertainment industry mourns the death of gospel great, Daryl Coley. Known for his intricate vocal riffs and jazz-like arrangements, Coley was known as a singer's singer. The gifted vocalist recorded such classics as “Beyond the Veil,” “He’s Preparing Me,” and “When…

Mar 15 2016

BET Honors 2016

What does extraordinary look like? Last night the BET Honors aired and we saw some of the biggest names in entertainment, business and politics gather to honor black excellence. Hosted by Arsenio Hall and taped at the Warner Theatre (Washington, DC), honorees included Academy…

Mar 13 2016

This One's For Me And You

R&B lover's are in for a treat. Musical giants New Edition are featured on the latest single from Johnny Gill's album 'Game Changer' and it is hot, hot, hot! NE fans can once again enjoy the smooth vocals of Gill…

Mar 11 2016

Picture Perfect

March 11- A beautiful moment in time captured on film forever. The Obama family is pictured at the White House state dinner held in honor of Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, on March 10th. This was the first state dinner…

Mar 7 2016

The Sofa Series

(Image courtesy of Shannon Comage)

March 7- Something special happened in Atlanta this past Saturday. In an obscure location, late at night, far from the hustle and bustle of downtown, we saw something magical happen on a stage. Fueled…

Mar 6 2016

Represent Your HBCU

The Home Depot reaffirms its commitment to HBCUs announcing its 2016 Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program. Now in its seventh year, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer utilizes the program to offer Historically Black Colleges and Universities…