Boston Urban Music Festival

03/17/2015

VIDEO- Our guy Talib Kweli talks Kendrick Lamar http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/talib-kweli-why-kendrick-lamars-parks-and-rec-joke-is-important-20150316

"I hear the [Black Lives Matter] movement in his lyrics," says veteran rapper

11/19/2014

Don't miss the next Mind Spray showcase featuring DJ Real P, Tim Nihan's Music Page & Riggz Two Nice. Hosted by Latrell James!

The next Mind Spray showcase is Sunday, November 23 ft. DJ Real P, Tim Nihan's Music Page & Riggz Two Nice!

08/26/2014

We'd like to thank all of people that came out to . Nice review by The Fab Empire. SEE YA NEXT YEAR! http://thefabempire.com/2014/08/25/recap-talib-kweli-headlines-boston-urban-music-festival/

The Best in Fabulous Events and Parties in Baltimore, Boston, New York and Washington, DC

08/24/2014

TODAY at City Hall Plaza, Talib Kweli, Clinton Sparks, Shea Rose, Berklee College of Music J Dilla Ensemble, STL GLD, Dutch ReBelle, Latrell James, Mr. Fritz, Floorlords Crew, and many more.
http://www.bostonurbanmusicfestival.org/

2014 marks the fifth year of BUMF, a family-friendly, free urban music event presented by the City of Boston. BUMF celebrates the urban music scene in and around Boston with both local and national Hip-Hop, R & B, Funk, and Soul acts..

08/22/2014

[TOMORROW] Our second Sonicbids winner, PHZ-Sicks takes the stage at Good Life Boston for Fresh Produce with DJ Knife, Mr. Fritz, The Arcitype and many more!

08/22/2014

2 more days til !!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVtpXvzzXiA

Music video by Talib Kweli performing Get By. (C) 2002 Rawkus Entertainment LLC

08/21/2014

Congrats to our Sonicbids contest winner, Camille Safiya! Catch her at BUMF this Sunday 2:10PM for soothing Soul music :)

https://www.facebook.com/lcamillesafiyal

08/20/2014

Congrats to aka Wendall Scott for winning last night's event and securing a performance at Boston Urban Music Festival this Sunday! https://soundcloud.com/wendall-scott

S.M.O.O.V.E. ~ Strong Minds Opposing Oppression & Various Evils Wendall Scott formally known as E.G.O., A Bostonian lyrical Rap vocalists, Songwriter, Videographer, CEO/Co-founder of Crook Firm Music

08/19/2014

All bookings for Boston Urban Music Festival are CLOSED!

However: If you win tonight's Mind Spray showcase in Cambridge, you'll earn the final slot for the festival. May the best performer win!

Mind Spray is a hip-hop showcase & open mic where artists are encouraged to perform, network, and collaborate.

08/19/2014

Thanks Boston Magazine, we appreciate you!

Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli will headline the 2014 Boston Urban Music Festival. The free event takes place August 24 at City Hall Plaza.

08/18/2014

[THIS WEEK] Catch our official pre-parties!

[8/19] Mind Spray @ Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub
*** Win a slot to perform at BUMF! ***
[8/22] Pre-Party @ City Hall ft. DJ Knife & DJ Frank White
[8/23] Fresh Produce @ Good Life Boston ft. The Arcitype & Mr. Fritz

[8/24] BUMF @ City Hall ft. Talib Kweli w/ LIVE BAND!!

08/18/2014

The Boston Urban Music Festival is THIS SUNDAY!

Full details: http://bostonurbanmusicfestival.org/