By: Dove --- Although you may not hear her name in the news every day, singer/songwriter Maysa Leak has enjoyed over two decades of worldwide success. Since her college days, the sunny vocalist has flexed her soulful jazz style with the likes of Stevie Wonder and British jazz/funk band Incognito, all the while building up her solo career. In November 2011, Maysa released her ninth studio ...

By: Dove --- You may remember his face best as a co-star of the box office smash film Dreamgirls, but Keith Robinson was no newcomer to entertainment when the movie hit theaters in 2006. An active songwriter and performer for most of his life, Robinson has spent the past few months preparing new music and film projects for fans to enjoy. On February 3, 2012, Robinson celebrated the debu...

By: Dove --- The good people at Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos have a few surprises in store for travelers in 2012 and beyond, and the other day in NYC they showed off a few unique amenities! On December 8, 2011, hundreds of VIP party-goers convened at Exit Art for a night of music, spirits and mounds of cotton candy. There were also prizes to be won, including a Fender guitar package, Sou...

By: Dove and Shelby Earl --- Hailing from the Pacific Northwest myself, I knew that songstress Shelby Earl would have a challenge on her hands trying to narrow down a list of places to visit in Seattle, Washington. If you've ever heard me gush about the area, and prattle on about the wonderful food, live music and clean air, then I've probably told you that if you visit the city in August,...

By: Dove --- Doctor, artist, entrepreneur, hobbyist, philosopher... you can attach many labels to New York's Prince Malik, but there's no question that you can't box him in. When we spoke with the eccentric Gen-Xer earlier this year about his amazing car collection, we also found out that he is an active world traveler! In his latest video "I Got It" featuring Fat Joe, Malik shows off s...

By: Dove --- When thinking of Reggae music on the island of Jamaica, one might envision enjoying laid back jams on a sandy beach with waves crashing all around. Or perhaps you'll think of a lively club, with people moving in celebration of the beautiful music. However you like your Reggae, there is no doubt that multi-talented entertainer Courtney John is bringing you the best of the genre...

By: Dove --- If confidence is the key to happiness, then Toccara Jones has every reason to be on top of the world. At just 30-years-old, Toccara has created a career that is all about being herself - from her stint on America's Next Top Model in 2004, to her newest ventures in 2011 as the star of The Ultimate Merger on TVOne, a frequent spokesmodel for BET, a Contributing Style Editor for ...

By: Jasmine Victor, with intro by Dove --- We've had some amazing travel stories thus far on UrbLife.com from celebrities like Akon and Jay Sean, and from people who jet set as a part of their every day business like Project Explorer's Jenny Buccos. It's all inspiring, but we also want to hear from people who thrive in the corporate workplace, taking time out from their 9-to-5's to vacati...

By: Dove --- The "Twin Cities" of Minneapolis and St. Paul are world famous for their rich art and music history. Thousands of tourists also flock to the most populated area of Minnesota to vacation, whether for outdoor adventures, shopping, or just enjoying the local scenery. When I personally visited there for the first time, I was captivated by the First Avenue Theater, made world famo...

By: Dove --- London-born singer/songwriter/producer Jay Sean became an overnight sensation for American audiences when his monster hit "Down" hit the airwaves 2009. In one stealth move, the vibrant performer became the first British singer in nearly 30 years to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. What most fans in the U.S. didn't realize though, is that Jay Sean was a platinum-selling,...