Jazz trumpeter Harold Little is a pure Washington DC native whose musical history is also deeply rooted in the Go-Go culture.  Raised and influinced in a musical family and an alumni of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Harold’s go-go chapter in his music history includes playing with such bands as Chance and the original Pure Elegance. In 2010, Harold released his jazz acclaimed CD “Daddy’s... 

By  Chakara A musical selection of emotions and empowerment, respect and just soulful music is what the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill provided for young women who enjoyed R&B/Hip-Hop music across the world. Recently, we’re drenched in stories providing assumptions of signs of ‘mental illnesses’ were being reason for her musical absence. Lauryn hill traveled mentally from being one of the... 

As Seen on VH1 Soul –  Official music video for the single “Artist Prayer” from the Black Alley debut album, “Soul. Swagger. Rock. Sneakers.” CLICK BELOW TO WATCH VIDEO: DOWNLOAD THIS SINGLE & THE FULL ALBUM @ http://blackalley.bandcamp.com or in iTunes Music: http://blackalley.bandcamp.com Web: http://www.reverbnation.com/weareblac… Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blackalley Twitter:... 

Chris Kelly, a member of the rap group, Kris Kross, has been found dead in Atlanta.  An investigator found the 34-year old today, and he was pronounced dead at 5 pm at the Atlanta Medical Center. Police don’t know Kelly’s cause of death as of yet, but they are conducting an investigation and an autopsy.   Kelly was the “Mac Daddy” in the famous “Jump” video that etched the group’s... 

In this episode:  Grandma takes the cake; Body wrap gone all wrong; The neighborhood “ice-cream” truck; Homemade Christian Louboutins;  And the ladies prepare for a cruise… on the Spirit of Washington?? Written by: Mike Brooks Film & Directed by: Hard Head Films Starring: Stacy Tyson, Rolanda Burgess, Chantel Rollins, Kat Rollins, Luci Rae, Bee Johnson Comedians: Mike Brooks,... 

Photo courtesy of the Washington Informer The District’s Thurgood Marshall Academy has been nationally recognized for its success closing the achievement gap among boys of color. The Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC) announced during its annual meeting on April 26 in Chicago, that the Southeast D.C. academy — which will also receive a $10,000 grant — is one of... 

Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah The summer of 2013 is likely to be one that many students at Northwestern High School will long remember. If all goes as planned, about 50 teens and seven chaperones will spend part of their summer having a musical and cultural experience in a land far away. The teens are members of the Northwestern High School Choir in Hyattsville that will be traveling to Johannesburg,... 

Writing by: Mike Brooks Film & Directed by: Hard Head Films Starring:  Stacy Tyson, Rolanda Burgess, Chantel Rollins, Kat Rollins Luci Rae, Bee Johnson and Juliet Shaffer ( Baby Sandy ) Comedians:  Mike Brooks, TJ the Comedian, Darryl Bradley CLICK BELOW TO WATCH EPISODE /* TMOTTGoGoTMOTTGoGo is the Official Gateway to a Washington DC Urban Music Culture. The most trusted voice... 

The following is a very funny trailer of the online comedy series based on dialy life in the realms of  Benning Road, NE/SE DC. Starring:  Stacy Tyson, Rolanda Burgess, Chantel Rollins, Kat Rollins Comedians:  Mike Brooks, TJ the Comedian, Darryl Bradley and Zo Jones Writing by:  Mike Brooks Filmed / Directed by:  Hard Head Films WATCH THE VIDEO CLIP BELOW: /* TMOTTGoGoTMOTTGoGo... 

That girl sure does love herself some Go-Go! In a live performance on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, 28 year old soul singing idol Fantasia Barrino turns her hit single “When I See You” into a straight party by revamping the tail end and slamming into go-go classics “Overnight Scenario” by Rare Essence and “Da Butt” by EU. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO CLIP BELOW: /*... 

Songs like “Happy People,” and a Washington, D.C., favorite, “Rock Creek Park,” are certain to get audiences on their feet when the legendary Blackbyrds celebrate the life and legacy of their founder, Donald Byrd. “Donald Byrd got us off the ground and taught us a lot,” said Keith Killgo, a District native and the group’s lead vocalist and drummer. “We... 

We are saddened to report the passing of Saxophone legend Leroy Fleming. Leroy, who has been a staple in the DC music scene and abroad, can probably be most known as recognized as the saxophonist for Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers.  As a matter of fact, in the 1978 hit “Bustin Loose”, you can hear Chuck calling for Leroy to “Give us some of that horn right here!” This was... 

The following video clip portrays behind the scene and stage action of Backyard’s 25th Anniversary.  A celebration of excellence which took place at the Howard Theatre on Friday, January 11.  Directed By @MuddyDistrict1 WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: /* TMOTTGoGoTMOTTGoGo is the Official Gateway to a Washington DC Urban Music Culture. The most trusted voice of the Go-Go Community.More... 

February 28th Hard Rock Cafe – where local band Cruddy Crankerz were the only black group who participated in the Battle of the Bands showcase.  And to top it off, they were still able to managed to remind the audience how they were in DC by ‘sockin’em’ with some Go-Go as well. “What I experienced,” stated vocalist C Cowan, “was a crowd of 400 all white (mostly... 

Official music video for the single “Virgin Suicide” from our debut album “Soul. Swagger. Rock. Sneakers.” (extended live version) Album: http://blackalley.bandcamp.com Web: http://www.reverbnation.com/weareblac… Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blackalley Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/weareblackalley Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/weareblackalley T.M.P. Recorded... 

Hundreds of students lined Georgia Avenue between Barry Place and W Street asking for donations so they can help others in seven cities and Haiti during spring break. /Photo Courtesy Howard University Howard University Radio, WHUR 96.3 FM, hosted a 12-hour radiothon, “Helping Hands,” from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, in an effort to raise $50,000 to send more than 300 Howard University... 

Byron Westmorland / DMVFollowers.com Byron Westmorland had a huge night in leading the Bowie State University Bulldogs to the Central Interscholastic Athletic Association (CIAA) championship. The senior forward scored a career-high 38 points including 26 points in the second half to outduel Livingstone junior guard Mark Thomas and helped Bowie State break open a tight game for an 85-74 victory over... 

Wisdom Speeks delivers a live and hard ‘in your face’ global soul of crank with their smash single “Donka Donk”, which also features performances by Dana Renee and One Way Boobe.  You can hear this, along with their other originals “KRYPTONITE” and “Free As A Bird” regular on TMOTTRadio.com. Website: wisdomspeeks.com Twitter: @wspeeks Check out the... 

Sending out a shout of congratulations to Go-Go & DC’s own Milton “Go-Go Mickey” Freeman, who is now being nationally endorsed by Latin Percussion (LP).  A relationship that, although was long overdue, is a match made in heaven.  Check out his artist page HERE! (461) /* TMOTTGoGoTMOTTGoGo is the Official Gateway to a Washington DC Urban Music Culture. The most... 

Free, who is best known as one of the original and former hosts of BET’s 106 and Park television waves, and most recently a jock on the WPGC radio waves, is no in the position of the latter as well.  Although Free has been on other radio stations thru out the United States, many thought her stay in the DMV would last a little bit longer. Free posted a couple of  tweets about the job loss,... 

In Drinking Muddy Water, Moten exposes the ugly truth about DC politics, how he succeeded in reducing youth violence where others have failed, and his journey from the Democratic streets of urban America to the “Party of Lincoln.” Ron Moten, Washington DCís newest and most transparent author releases his new book compiled from the his personal experiences with four mayors and the behind-the-scenes... 

Through a generous donation by the Abramson Family Foundation, students at Cardozo Senior High School in Northwest will now be able to help pay for their college tuition with a scholarship through the District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP). The Tower Scholarship will award $5,000 a year for up to five years to students interested in majoring in business. Ten students a year will receive...