Concerts – WUVS 103.7 The Beat

ANTHONY HAMILTON, LEELA JAMES AND RAHEEM DEVAUGHN COMING TO VAN ANDEL ARENA ON OCTOBER 16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMING TO VAN ANDEL ARENA ON OCTOBER 16 Tickets Available at Ticketmaster.com GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 8, 2026) – GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, Anthony Hamilton, is coming to Van Andel Arena on October 16 at 8 p.m. with Leela James and Raheem DeVaughn. Fans will get the opportunity to experience an unforgettable night as the highly celebrated artists perform their chart-topping hits live. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. Proclaimed a "national treasure" by the Los Angeles Times, GRAMMY® […]

September 3, 2026 15

Concerts

The 2025 Urban Music Festival You Can’t Miss

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

January 8, 2025 11

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Urban Music vs. Streaming Services: Who’s Really Winning?

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

January 8, 2025 14

Concerts

Chart Breakdown: What Makes a Song ‘The One’?

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

January 8, 2025 8

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The Fan Favorite: What Listeners Are Saying About This Week’s Chart-Toppers

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

January 8, 2025 7

Concerts

Breaking Down the Beat: How New Music Trends Are Shaping 2025

Rap and urban music have transcended from underground movements to global powerhouses. More than just beats and rhymes, these genres represent culture, struggle, success, and the raw voice of the streets. From hip-hop’s origins in the Bronx to today’s international dominance, urban music continues to evolve, shaping and reflecting society. The Roots of Rap & Urban Music Rap music emerged in the late 1970s in the South Bronx, New York, where DJs like Kool Herc pioneered beat-breaking techniques and MCs […]

January 8, 2025 9