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About Urban Grind TV

Urban Grind TV has won 28 awards over the last 15 years for coverage of hip-hop, music, entertainment, and urban culture. Based in Chicago, UGTV is broadcast weekly to 500,000 cable viewers on Channel 25 via Comcast and Astound TV, and worldwide via Roku and Amazon FireTV covering over 85 countries on Wednesday evenings at 11PM Central time. 

UGTV has interviewed everyone from major artists like Snoop Dogg, Common, and Redman to breaking new artists and trends in the Urban community. Check out our YouTube Channel to watch the show.

If you run an event, festival, show or are a publicist, contact us if you have a story UGTV should feature. We primarily cover events in Chicago, but have travelled around the country, especially if we’re already in town at festivals and events such as South by Southwest.

If you’re an artist or label, reach out to us to talk about our artist services. Or tap in with us to create your own music video–cast, cameras, and crew all ready to go for you. If you’re not sure what you need, hit the line up and get yo’ grind up and we’ll help you put it together. 

For business owners and brands, if you’re trying to reach a young, active urban audience that’s paying attention to what’s going on in entertainment and culture, click here to check out how to advertise and partner with UGTV to get your message out to them.

Here are just a few of the artists UGTV has covered:

  1. Snoop Dogg 
  2. Lil Durk
  3. J.Cole
  4. Chance the Rapper
  5. Nelly
  6. Common
  7. Chief Keef
  8. Musiq Soulchild 
  9. Cam’ron 
  10. Scarface
  11. Jadakiss
  12. Big Sean
  13. G-Herbo
  14. Mobb Deep
  15. Ludacris 
  16. DDG
  17. Rick Ross 
  18. Joe Jonas
  19. Pam Grier
  20. Bun B
  21. Warren G
  22. Jazze Pha
  23. Dogg Pound Daz Dillinger + Kurupt
  24. Lupe Fiasco
  25. Comedian Donnell Rawlings
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Featured Programs

Urban Grind Radio

Urban Grind Radio is your premier destination for the latest in hip-hop, urban culture, and entertainment.

Tune in for a blend of real talk, expert advice, and fresh perspectives, making it the go-to platform for fans, artists, and entrepreneurs looking to elevate their game and get a look inside today’s urban world.

UGTV Latino

UGTV Latino is UGTV’s dedicated Spanish-language programming, showcasing the rich diversity of Latin music, culture, and talent.

UGTV brings you exclusive interviews, performances, and features from top Latin artists, rising stars, and cultural influencers.

Mind Over Men​​

Mind Over Men is a groundbreaking series dedicated to exploring men’s mental health and emotional well-being. 

Hosted by Wally Lockard III, J.D., the show creates a safe space for men to engage in honest conversations about topics that don’t get enough coverage such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and societal pressures.

UGTV Jams

UGTV Jams is your go-to music video showcase, spotlighting the hottest new artists, rising stars, and legendary icons in the music industry. 

This all-music segment delivers an eclectic mix of genres, featuring exclusive premieres, underground hits, and classic videos from music legends. 

Behind The Grind Series​

Behind the Grind is your award-winning, exclusive all-access pass to the inner workings of the entertainment industry. 

Behind the Grind dives deep into the strategies, stories, and secrets of successful artists, producers, and entrepreneurs giving you the knowledge needed to navigate the industry.

 

Music is My Business

Music is My Business gives you a step-by-step blueprint for aspiring artists and entrepreneurs looking to navigate the complexities of the music business. 

The show is inspired by Wally Lockard III’s book, ‘Music is My Business: The Ultimate Startup Guide to the Music Industry.’