“We Got to Change” is available now A never-before-released, 54-year-old James Brown song, “We Got To Change,” makes its debut on Republic A three-track EP featuring an extended version and Pixal remix is also available. “Can you imagine James Brown…
Event takes place in Atlanta on May 20th The stars are aligning for an unforgettable evening as some of the hottest names in the entertainment industry come together for a special event. Hosted by the James Brown Family Foundation, the…
Monthly releases feature handpicked rarities and fan favorites from the label’s jazz catalog Verve Records/UMe and Third Man Records have partnered to resurrect the popular reissue series, Verve By Request, with a vinyl twist. Focusing on rare gems and fan-requested…
Album features 10 remixes of classic Brown songs Celebrating the pioneer of funk James Brown, Urban Legends, a division of UMe, Universal Music Group’s global catalog company, has teamed up with multi-instrumentalist and member of The Roots, Stro Elliot, to…
Company acquires a stake in singer’s publishing, master recordings and name and likeness rights Primary Wave Music has announced a partnership with the estate of James Brown. In the partnership with the estate, Primary Wave Music has acquired a stake…
Inaugural induction ceremony takes place in Atlanta A first-of-its-kind tribute to the trailblazing artists, iconic entertainers, and legendary luminaries who have impacted both black culture and the community at large, the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) will…
NOW That’s What I Call Music! Vol. 76 and NOW That’s What I Call Music! R&B Christmas are latest NOW series releases NOW That’s What I Call Music!, the world’s bestselling multiple-artist album series, showcases today’s biggest hits across chart-topping…
Free three day event airs Sept 24-26th via YouTube Bonnaroo has unveiled full details for Virtual ROO-ALITY, a free three-night live broadcast airing exclusively via YouTube. The livestreaming event will celebrate the beloved annual festival with a remarkable range of…
Weekly live streaming events kick off June 18th Urban Legends has announced a month-long celebration of Black Music Month that includes live DJ sets, new mini-documentaries about James Brown, new episodes of the docu-series Through the Lens, and new releases…
Family-friendly branded music series launches with 14 playlists With families spending a lot more time together these days as everyone adjusts to the new normal of working and schooling at home, finding music that parents can enjoy together with their…
Dolls are coming in 2020 G-Eazy, Slipknot, ZZ Top, Lil Wayne, Shania Twain, Aerosmith, Slayer, Motorhead, Willie Nelson, Salt N Pepa, Weezer and James Brown are among the musicians being immortalized with Funko Pop figures in 2020. The news was…
James Brown: Live at Home With His Bad Self will be released Oct 25th via Republic/UMe The 50th anniversary of James Brown’s October 1, 1969 homecoming concert in Augusta, Georgia, will be celebrated with the first-ever release of the complete show,…