The 2022 Old School & Blues Festival, the longest running urban event in Northern Alabama, will take place on May 28th at Huntsville Dragway – 502 Quarter Mountain Road – in Harvest, Alabama. Starting time is 11AM EST.
The lineup includes: Morris Day, SWV, Trina, Jon B. Meli’sa Morgan, Lenny Williams, Calvin Richardson, Levelle, Ronnie Bell and Brick. It’s being presented by JD Entertainment. Get tickets here.
Veteran reggae artist Mikey General, who has been in the music industry for well over forty years, is getting ready to drop a new album. The upcoming project, titled Hold A Heights, is a collaborative effort with Kris Kemist of the UK based label, Reality Shock Records.
The men have just shared the LP’s lead single, “Love.” It was produced jointly by Kris Kemist and Michael Taylor (Mikey General). Drums were played by Horseman, Brass by Booom Hornz, guitar solo by Rocky Chessman and all other instruments were done by Kris Kemist. Indra Rudder added the backing vocals.
Mikey General is recognized as one of the leading reggae artists of his generation and someone who is known for penning inspirational lyrics.
On Love he asks:
“What is Love
What does it mean
Where is the source of something so pure & clean”
Soca lovers in Toronto are in for a treat on Thursday, April 14th (Easter weekend). This is because the Dynamic Crew – DOC, Soca Vibes, Bad Lad and D’ Bandit – will present a live concert featuring performances by Iwer George, Farmer Nappy, Yung Bredda, Jaxx and DJ Elon.
Location is the Grand Cinnamon Banquet and Convention Centre at 3985 McNicoll Avenue in Scarborough. Get tickets and additional information here.
Here are the hip-hop and R&B winners from the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, held on Sunday, April 3rd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Best R&B Performance:
Jazmine Sullivan – Pick Up Your Feelings
Best Traditional R&B Performance:
H.E.R. – Fight for You
Best R&B Song:
Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open
Best Progressive R&B Album:
Lucky Daye – Table for Two
Best Melodic Rap Performance:
Kanye West, The Weekend, Lil Baby – Hurricane
Best Rap Song:
Kanye West, Jay-Z – Jail
Best Rap Album:
Tyler, the Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost
Best Rap Performance:
Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties
Sunday Serenade Aries Birthday Celebration is an event being presented by Hawkeye & The Rum Punch Crew. Its objective is to honor everyone who rules under the first astrological sign in the zodiac: Aries.
The concert, which will feature performances from J.C. Lodge, John McLean and Johnny Orlando, takes place on Sunday, April 17th at Oakington Manor Hill on Oakington Manor Drive in Wembley, UK.
Aside from the live show, additional music will be provided by selectors Dr. Hawkeye, Groovemaster and Papa Wini.
On Friday, April 29th Rastafarian reggae singer I Wayne will join dancehall artists Bounty Killer, Busy Signal and Teejay at the 2022 One Love Reggae Concert at St. Maarten Festival Village in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. They will all be backed by Ruff Kutt Band.
The aforementioned headliners will be supported by local talents King Ashandi, DJ Outkast, Gee Money, Suppa and Remo & The Barbwire Band.
Patrons must be vaccinated for entrance, or present a negative antigen test taken no longer than 48 hours prior to the event. Wearing a mask is encouraged by the organizers.
Dancehall recording artist Teflon, who is affectionately referred to as Young King, is now accepting bookings for his upcoming tour in America.
The four month stint is being called ‘Acknowledge Me Or Not USA Tour,’ and it’s powered by Big Mill Production, Hip Joint Creative and Teflon‘s own Yard A Love Records. Click here for additional information.
