Local Music
Have you heard of Jade Alston? No? Well, learn yaself! Jade is an extremely versatile R&B Artist from the Philadelphia area with a unique sound and style. Her voice is soothing, similar to a young Sade and her set is nice. Check out the video below and show love, download her mixtape “Single On A […]
Grammy nominated songwriter and Philadelphia native Corey “Latif” Williams is back with a brand new EP entitled “Philadelphia Healing.” The former the winner of Teen People‘s Who’s Next contest, Latif has mad a pledge to bring back that quality and respect for the city he loves. There aren’t many artist with a soulful sound like […]
The Police are stepping up patrols in the Mayfair neighborhood: Tire Slashings Growing Old In Mayfair: MyFoxPHILLY.com
The New Jersey Senate approved a same-sex marriage bill yesterday voting 24 to 16, giving same-sex couples the right to marry. For more than two decades same-sex couples have fought for the right to marry in the state of New Jersey, but the fight isn’t over just yet. Supporters are still three votes short of […]
On Friday December 2nd, John Wilson aka Tommy Hill was shot during a robbery attempt outside a bar in the uptown section of Philadelphia on Friday night. He later died in the hospital from his gunshot wounds. He was also the leader of the rap group R.A.M. Squad.
We didn’t see this coming: Philly’s own Boyz II Men collaborating with Charlie Wilson, but we’re not mad at the finished product! Take a listen to their new song, “More Than You’ll Ever Know,” right here… RELATED: Beyonce Goes Old School; Samples Boyz II Men, Slick Rick On New Album? RELATED: Boyz II Men Help […]
Last night at the 2011 BET Awards, Philly’s own Patti LaBelle was honored by the network with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to being recognized, Ms. Patti was celebrated with musical tributes from Cee Lo Green, Marsha Ambrosius and the legendary Shirley Caesar. If you missed this memorable event, take a look at the […]
107.9 WRNB’s own Lady B’s hip-hop career was solidified when she became the very first female rapper on wax, but she’s made a lasting impression as a DJ. Find out about how Lady B made hip-hop history locally and globally during this roundtable discussion featuring rapper Schoolly D, Program Director of our sister station 100.3 […]
Patti LaBelle has made her hometown of Philadelphia proud for her gravity-defying vocals and for spending more that four decades as one of the most respected and admired female singers. With accomplishments and accolades that will surely result in Patti LaBelle being remembered as on the the greatest of all time, she’s showing no signs […]
Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff are synonymous with Philadelphia soul music, and their rich body of work makes them deserving of this recognition. While their music and record label Philadelphia International Records literally helped define Philly sonically as the force behind The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP), Gamble & Huff’s impact was felt worldwide. For Black […]
Jill Scott has released the anticipated video for “So In Love” featuring Anthony Hamilton. In the clip, the two play a head-over-heels couple that meet up at a house party and make eyes across the room before getting down and dancing. There’s also a wedding towards the end of the video, but is them that […]
Jill Scott has released the music video to her second single, “So In Love” featuring Anthony Hamilton of her upcoming Light Of The Sun album. The visual shows a couple display their love for one another in different settings. Jill’s fifth studio album will be hitting stores June 21st. Related Post: Jill Scott Loses 50 […]