New York, NY: The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor Top Dawg Entertainment rapper-songwriter Kendrick Lamar with the ASCAP Vanguard Award…

This Black History Month, The Urban Daily looks back at a variety of memorable African-American moments from 2000 to 2012. Spanning the worlds of entertainment,…

R&B songstress Monica was honored by ASCAP for her accomplishments as a recording artist alongside with legendary music manager Mona Scott’s and music executive Philana Williams last night in NYC. The Atlanta native couldn’t help but gush about her relationship with Shannon Brown.   “I think the cutest thing he does for me is this thing […]

Producer Khari “Needlz” Cain was honored at the 28th Annual ASCAP Pop Awards ceremony for his work on Bruno Mars’ Grammy Award-winning smash, “Just The Way You Are.”  After a decade of producing hits for 50 Cent (“Piggy Bank”) Jadakiss (“Letter To B.I.G.”) and Lupe Fiasco (“Hurt Me Soul”) and many other hip-hop staples,  Needlz […]

Kelly Rowland was in Atlanta for an ASCAP event last night (October 12). The former Destiny’s Child star and talented solo recording artist wore a clean and chic all black dress to the event.