Recap of urban world film festival 2018

Check out the recap from the red carpet of the various interviews from 2018 Urban World Film Festival that took place in NYC September 19-22.

Widows to screen at Urban World Film Festival 9/21/18 in NYC

From Academy Award®-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author Gillian Flynn comes a blistering, modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption. 20th Century Fox’s Widows is the story of four women (played by Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki and Cynthia Erivo) with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities. It will screen at the festival on Friday, September 21, 2018. Set in contemporary Chicago amid a time of turmoil, tensions build when the women take their fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms.

The Hate U Give to close 2018 Urban World Film Festival 9/22/18 in NYC

Amandla Stenberg leads 20th Century Fox’s The Hate U Give as Starr Carter, a girl constantly switching between two worlds: the poor, mostly black neighborhood where she lives and the rich, mostly white, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil (played by Algee Smith), at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right. George Tillman Jr. directs the film based on the critically-acclaimed New York Times bestselling book by Angie Thomas. After the film closes the 2018 Urbanworld Film Festival on Saturday, September 22, 2018, there will be a conversation with Tillman, Stenberg and Smith moderated by ARRAY founder and Academy Award® nominee Ava DuVernay.

June's Diary 5/27/18 Sobs in NYC Sum of my music tour

On May 27 in NYC June's Diary open up for Jussie Smollett Sum of My Music tour

SUPERBLY kicks off American Black Film Festival in Miami 6/13/18

Superfly kicks off American Black Film Festival on June 13 on South Beach log on to www.abff.com for all the details.

The remake, helmed by Director X and starring Trevor Jackson, is set to rock the slick world of Atlanta where Youngblood Priest rumbles the streets and swaps his cash for crypto. A hustler since age 11, his transactions are large – over $33 million – so he’s no two-bit day trader. Rims, shades, pole dancing, music thumping, bling and cars. The millennial treatment of the blaxploitation classic that immortalized bikini-fro-hoop chicks and gangster leans looks drizzled in God’s Plan and Hotline Bling Director X’s chutzpah. He knows how to marry the camera with the man to deliver a 2018 SuperFly dude who leaps right off the screen and into the streets. All hustle. No shame. #SuperFly


“We are thrilled ‘Superfly’ will be the opening night film at the 2018 ABFF,” CEO Jeff Friday said. “For many, the title resonates as a cultural touchstone, not only for the look and style of the film itself, but also for Curtis Mayfield’s legendary soundtrack, and for its place in history. ‘Superfly’ is one of the few films of its era that featured African-American characters with agency and power.  In bringing ‘Superfly’ to a new generation, Director X has transitioned a timeless classic into a modern day, entertaining film that will be enjoyed by all.”

Kanye West release New 7 track Album entitled 'Ye

Kanye West  held a listening  party last night  in Wyoming where celebs such as chris rock, Teyana Taylor, Big Sean, Pusha T, Kim Kardashian West, Nas, Kid Cudi and a host of popular radio djs, influencers got to listen to the album.

Ye Track Listing

1. I thought about killing you

2. Yikes

3. All Mine

4. Wouldn't  leave

5.  No Mistake

6. Ghost Town

7. Violent Crimes

The album was  briefly on soundcloud before being yanked off, no clue when kanye will release  the album on the various streaming services.

Updated as of 830am the album is on all streaming services..

Canal Street Movie Screening at American Black Film Festival June 14 &16

After a young mans is accused of murdering his classmates, his father, who is an attorney, defends him in court and struggles to hold onto his faith. The film stars Fox tv star Bryshere Y. Gray along with Woody McClain who you can see in the upcoming bobby brown biopic which also will be screening special clips during abff weekend, Mekhi Phifer, Jamie Hector, and Mykeiti Williamson. Log on to www.abff.com to purchase tickets.

Afropunk 2018 Brooklyn August 25&26 Erykah Badu, Miguel, Tyler the Creator and more

IT'S TIME BROOKLYN! OUR 2018 LINEUP IS HERE w/ DAY SPLITS!
TICKETS: http://bit.ly/APBK18

Saturday 25th August:
Miguel, SPECIAL GUEST TBA, The Internet, Jaden Smith, HER Music, LOLAWOLF, Daniel Caesar, Smino, Yuna, LION BABE, Jessie Reyez, Secret Circle (WIKI, Antwon, Lil Ugly Mane), JPEGmafia, Youthman & Sho Madjozi!

Sunday 26th August:
Erykah Badu, Tyler the Creator, Janelle Monáe, Twin Shadow, Ibeyi, Jacob Banks, Willow Smith, Denzel Curry, Wicked Wisdom, Fantastic Negrito, Jamila Woods, Mahalia Music, The FEVER 333, Nakhane, NOVA TWINS, DUCKWRTH &  Manthe Ribane!

Jussie Smollett Sum of my Music NYC listening party

Jussie Smollett held his NYC listening party in NYC in lower east side at public hotel for new album entitled Sum of my Music. Jussie performed 4 tracks off the album which were Catch your Eye, Hurt People, HaHa(I Love You), and Freedom.

Ciara is the new Brand Ambassador for Pandora

As we continue to patiently wait for new music from Ciara she's keeping busy as now she's the new brand ambassador for Pandora.

Breaking: Rapper Craig Mack dead at 46

New York Based DJ Funk Flex announced via Twitter that Bad Boy Records artist Craig Mack best known for his song Flava in ya Ear has passed away at 46 no other details have been released...

New Music from Taylor Bennett Minimum Wage

New music from taylor now available entitled minimum wage which you can listen above. Also today starts the kick off of tour life again for taylor.

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Out Artist Marck Angel releases new music video "Maybe"

Out artist Marck Angel releases new music video entitled maybe.. 

written & produced by MARCK ANGEL, “Maybe” is the official teaser single/video from his upcoming project, “Seraphim”. Donta Hensley, playing opposite Angel as his romantic interest. 

The single “Maybe” is now available via all major digital download retailers including iTunes, Tidal & Spotify!

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