Boston Urban Music Festival

11/09/2020

Can't wait to hang out with ya'll on August 6th at City Hall Plaza! Boston Urban Music Fest 2011!

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

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/

08/16/2014

Tomorrow we announce the winner of our Sonicbids contest for a performance slot!!

Two Sonicbids artists will play the Boston Urban Music Festival – one for the main event at City Hall Plaza, and one for the pre-party at Good Life.

08/15/2014

BUMF Shout Out in The Boston Globe. Check it...
http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2014/08/14/restless-rapper-pope-joins-arcitype-stl-gld/w95vsBqaKjFFTr9FE9RNEL/story.html

Martín Caballero interviews Boston rapper Moe Pope and producer the Arcitype, whose new collaborative project, STL GLD, celebrates a new LP at Brighton Music Hall on Friday.

08/14/2014

NEXT SUNDAY AUG 24th! BUMF 2014 feat. Talib Kweli, Clinton Sparks, Shea Rose, Dutch ReBelle, Berklee College of Music J Dilla Ensemble, Floorlords Crew, Latrell James, , and Many More at Boston City Hall Plaza! 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..

08/11/2014

08/05/2014

Shoutout to local hip hop showcase / open mic Mind Spray July winner, Tim Nihan's Music Page!

Make sure to stop by their next event on August 19th for a chance to win a set at BUMF this year!

www.trustthebrain.com www.dnlwproductions.com

07/31/2014

Looking to perform at BUMF this year? Find our contest with Sonicbids and enter for a chance to rock!

1st place winner performs at BUMF
2nd place winner performs at an Official BUMF Pre-Party

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07/30/2014

Our good friends at Mind Spray have their open mic & showcase tonight with GDP, Squala Orphan and June winner Ambro

There's always a room of incredible musicians, these events are not to be missed.

07/15/2014

New music from Boston legends Moe Pope x Reks wiiith some help from Duck Down Music's Ruste Juxx

Check the 2DopeBoyz feature below

Some new music from some Beantown acts.

07/10/2014

New new Talib Kweli video "What's Real"

Talib Kweli Featuring Res - "Whats Real" From the Album GRAVITAS - Available at http://www.kweliclub.com Video Directed and Edited by Kyle O'Brien Whats Real...

09/28/2011

Yo! what about our boy and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40HG9ZMnu-E

http://www.popchips.com/bigpapi : ask not what papi can do for you, but what you will do with big papi. (don't forget your popchips)

08/08/2011

Please post your photos and videos of Boston Urban Music Fest 2011 to our FB wall!

08/08/2011

Some GREAT video of the festival opening acts featuring Fame Or Juliet, Goapele, Moufy, and Phunk Phenomenon

Boston Urban Music Fest has done it again! Last year Wiz Khalifa, this year Mac Miller x SPRSD. Boston has nothing but love for the young independent artist ...

08/07/2011

THANK YOU everyone who came out! Did you have a good time, ya'll?

08/06/2011

TODAY, 5PM Sharp! Be there!

08/05/2011

Ya'll excited to see Phunk Phenomenon?

08/05/2011

People, let's make this year even crazier!

http://thecryptonline.com Wiz Khalifa performing "The Thrill" live @ Boston GOVT Center for the Boston Urban Music Festival, if you know the name of the track please tell us in the comments so we can update.

08/05/2011

A huge "THANK YOU" to WBUR 90.9 FM for talking about the Boston Urban Music Fest 2011!

If you're thinking of spending the weekend outside or possibly in front of a big screen or stage, we've got some other ideas.

08/05/2011

The first 5 people who buy our LIMITED EDITION Boston Urban Music Fest 2011 T-SHIRTS will get FREE VIP SEATING. Shirts are $15 and will sell out fast. Get it!

08/05/2011

Did you know that popchips is holding a "freestyle rap battle" at their tent tomorrow at 5:30PM? Do you got skills?

08/05/2011

Who is ready for tomorrow?