Category: Music

Video of Reimagined Version of Stevie Wonder’s “Black Man” Features Wonder and Other Global Pioneers and Influencers of Color

By newyorktrend on Dec 17, 2020 in Entertainment, Music

A powerful new video is now available for the creative reimagining of Stevie Wonder’s “Black Man,” remixed by Brennan Williams (aka Will Coloan), producer and founder of Coloan Records. Featuring historic images of more than 100 influential Americans and global figures, as well as a spoken introduction by Motown legend Stevie Wonder himself, the video […]

REV. AL SHARPTON & NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK HONORED BLACK CULTURAL INFLUENCERS AT 11TH ANNUAL TRIUMPH AWARDS

By newyorktrend on Dec 16, 2020 in Books, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, Movies, Music, Politics, Television

On Monday, December 7, civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights organization National Action Network (NAN) hosted the 11th annual Triumph Awards to shine a light on leaders using their platforms to further the needs and values of Black communities in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic and racial justice climate in America. […]

Black Country Music Star Charley Pride Dies from Covid

By newyorktrend on Dec 15, 2020 in Entertainment, Featured, Music

Charley Pride helped break the color barrier in country music. For decades he was the most well-known Black Country music, paving the way for other Black artists in the genre. He passed Dec. 12 at 86 from covid. Pride won the CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1971 and he had over 25 chart topping […]

Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams Discusses Lizzo’s Body Positivity Struggles And The Pandemic’s Affect On Self-Esteem

By newyorktrend on Dec 13, 2020 in Beauty, Entertainment, Featured, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Music

New York Trend founder Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams has once appeared on popular morning TV show “Good Morning America.” On Dec. 11, Dr. Williams appeared to discuss vital issues concerning mental health. She provided commentary on body image, social media and the impact of Covid 19 in response to an Instagram post by the amazing […]

Music Mogul James “J” Prince Debuts Loyalty Brand Wines

By newyorktrend on Dec 10, 2020 in Business, Entertainment, Food & Leisure, Home, Lifestyle, Music

Legendary music mogul James “J” Prince has launched a new wine brand, Loyalty. The brand has introduced a line of wines, including Loyalty Rosè, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot sourced by Maison Le Star, a French winery. The Loyalty brand offers a unique spin on some of the most popular varieties and is now available […]

Watch Charlie Wilson’s Behind the Scenes Of “All Of My Love” Music Video ft. Smokey Robinson

By newyorktrend on Dec 06, 2020 in Entertainment, Featured, Music

Two musical icons are teaming up. Charlie Wilson is releasing a new single called “All Of My Love” and for it he has teamed up with fellow legend, Smokey Robinson. Here’s what happened behind the scenes.

Multi-Award Winning Singer-Songwriter, Vivian Green Announces The Release of Her Upcoming Seventh Studio Album

By newyorktrend on Oct 27, 2020 in Entertainment, Music

The anticipated seventh studio album from multi-award winning singer-songwriter, VIVIAN GREEN. “LOVE ABSOLUTE” will be globally released on Friday, November 13th, via the Make Noise/SRG ILS/UMG label imprint. The album is officially available for pre-sale now and with the pre-order purchase fans are able to download and stream, “You Send Me“. Also on Friday, October 30th, fans will […]

Mariah Carey Partners with PushBlack To Enact Social Change

By newyorktrend on Oct 26, 2020 in Entertainment, Featured, Music, Politics

PushBlack, the digital hub for daily inspiring Black stories, has partnered with award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Mariah Carey in a first of its kind partnership between a non-profit and recording artist. Carey has lent her anthem Save The Day to PushBlack to serve as a call to action and to encourage Americans to enact social change. […]

Public Enemy Releases Animated Video for New Single

By newyorktrend on Oct 16, 2020 in Entertainment, Featured, Music

Public Enemy’s single “Grid” featuring Cypress Hill and George Clinton “is a love letter to hip-hop’s golden era (and the classic Def Jam roster’s role in it), full of withering political analysis, blistering boom-bap and rap-rock productions (Vulture).” Today, the group has released an animated video for the single directed by Ice the Endless, with background by ThatOneDudeZach and visual […]

Dionne Warwick Live Stream Concert , October 16th

By newyorktrend on Oct 13, 2020 in Entertainment, Music

Grammy Award-winning icon Dionne Warwick will be featured in a live concert performance from Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at 9 pm EST/8 pm Central time. The event will be streamed via the Music Park Network – available on Apple TV, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, (iOS, and Android). For more information visit: www.musicparknetwork.com

Public Enemy Returns to Def Jam, Drops “Fight The Power (REMIX 2020)

By newyorktrend on Aug 28, 2020 in Entertainment, Featured, Music

After over two decades, Public Enemy – the iconic group whose message of revolution, social justice, and racial equality is more potent and necessary today than ever – finally reunites with the historic label it helped build into a globally recognized brand: Def Jam Recordings. Public Enemy and Def Jam have reunited to officially release “Fight the Power […]

Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter AVANT Release Ninth Studio Album

By newyorktrend on Jul 10, 2020 in Entertainment, Featured, Music

“CAN WE FALL IN LOVE”, is an open-letter with raw honesty and intensity. Returning once again to add his signature style, producer Travis Sayles (Dark Child Productions) joins forces with Avant’s songwriting and lead vocals. A songwriter, producer, and label owner of MO-B Entertainment, Avant has traveled a long and steady path from being the […]

Earth, Wind & Fire Will Kick-Off Virtual Dance Party “Saturdaze Summer 2020” July 4th

By newyorktrend on Jul 03, 2020 in Entertainment, Music

Legendary band, Earth, Wind & Fire will kick off a virtual weekend dance party, Saturdaze Summer 2020 beginning July 4 at 4:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT. The afternoon series will take place every Saturday throughout the month of July and feature a special guest DJ each week spinning EWF classic tunes. The fun begins with DJ DNice on deck. EWF […]

Singer-Songwriter Ralph Tresvant Releases New Single feat. Johnny Gill

By newyorktrend on Jul 03, 2020 in Entertainment, Featured, Music

On his new single, “All Mine“, Ralph is joined by fellow New Edition alum Johnny Gill. After a similar partnership resulted in the 2019 hit “Perfect” from Johnny’s album Game Changer II, the old friends decided to team up again with Ralph taking the lead this time. With production from Gregg Pagani, “All Mine” is as cool and comfortable as […]

Triple Grammy Nominee K-Ci Hailey Releases New Tribute Song “Tears In Heaven” In Honor of Mentor Andre Harrell

By newyorktrend on Jun 18, 2020 in Entertainment, Music

Michael Paran, Founder and CEO of P Music Group, today announced the release of a new tribute song and video from triple Grammy nominee, K-Ci Hailey, “Tears In Heaven.” K-Ci’s version of the song, originally written and performed by Eric Clapton, is dedicated to his longtime friend and mentor, Andre Harrell, Founder of Uptown Records. The “Tears […]