The 2012 Billboard Awards took place last night in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Arena with performances from Stevie Wonder, Usher, a reunited Goodie Mob, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks and others. Jordin Sparks gave a wonderful tribute to Whitney Houston with her heartfelt rendition of “I Will Always Love You.” An emotional […]
After Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s assassination in 1968 many concerned parties began to campaign for a holiday celebrating his life and work on behalf of Civil Rights. Where Did Dr. King’s Dream Begin? After a bill was introduced to Congress to make King’s birthday, January 15th, a national holiday, private citizens took up the […]
You know you are someone special when Stevie Wonder co-writes your single! Jazz artist, Maysa Leak first performed as Stevie Wonder’s back-up singer after meeting him during a college performance. Since, she has gone on to enchant audiences with her soulful sound. Maysa recorded her self-titled debut in 1995, In 2008, Metamorphosis peaked at No.1 […]
The music world is currently mourning the passing of yet another legend, as Nick Ashford succumbed to throat cancer. Over the past two years we have lost the likes of Amy Winehouse (twitterpage), Gil Scott-Heron, Teena Marie (@msteenamarie), and of course, Michael Jackson, to name just a few. Sometimes it really does seem as though you […]
The bromance between Lil Wayne and Drake is somewhat suspect but actually kind of cute. The two men have had no problems showing their love for one another and no problems showing their softer sides in their music. Drake, Wayne and Rick Ross shut down the Toronto stage with an appearance from Stevie Wonder! Listen […]
Friday the 13th is supposed to be a day we fear because of tales we’ve been told throughout our childhoods. While mainstream America stays on edge, we’ve found a reason to celebrate this particular Friday the 13th. Today is the day Stevie Wonder was brought into the world. Since gaining fame in the early sixties, […]
Stevland “Stevie Wonder” Hardaway Judkins is celebrating his 61st birthday today! In light of the festivities, TheUrbanDaily.com put together a list of 5 songs artists have sampled from the innovative artist! Stevie Wonder Is ‘All About The Love Again’ VIDEO: Stevie Wonder “Happy Birthday” Live In Japan, 1982 “Hey Love” De La Soul sampled “Talkin’ […]
R&B sensation Jazmine Sullivan reflects on the moment she met Stevie Wonder.
In the early '80s, Stevie Wonder launched a campaign demanding the recognition of Rev Dr Martin Luther Jr.'s birthday as a national holiday. Stevie composed "Happy Birthday" in honor of King and the song quickly became a hit.
