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KRS-One, Slick Rick, Chubb Rock & Others To Perform At “The Return Of The Legends” Concert On Apr. 9th

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On Saturday, April 9th, Detroit’s Russell Industrial Center will hosts several hip-hop legends and originators. The event, dubbed The Return of the Legends, will see Rakim, KRS-One and Slick Rick all hitting the stage. The men will be supported by Chubb Rock and JJ Fad.

The show, which is to begin at 8pm (local time), is being presented by 2D Productions & Entertainment. Click here to purchase tickets.

Yung Bredda & Mical Teja Will Join Bunji Garlin At Woodford Cafe On Mar. 19th

Soca king Bunji Garlin is making his first appearance at the Woodford Cafe in over two years. On Saturday, March 19th he will join emerging artists Yung Bredda and Mical Teja for a live show at the Woodford Cafe Price Plaza in Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago.

The event, titled Savage, is being presented by Rapid Response and Mush. It will run from 8pm to 3am the following morning. Click here for additional information and tickets.

Rakim & DJ Jazzy Jeff Are Heading To Joliet, Illinois On Apr 8th

Rakim and DJ Jazzy Jeff will be making their next stop at The Forge – 22 W Cass Street – in Joliet, Illinois on Apr 8th. Both men are engaged in a mini tour across the U.S.

The show in Joliet, which will commence at 8pm (local time), is open to all ages. Get tickets and additional information here.

Turbulence To Headline Malawi Yard1 Fest On March 19 (@Turbulence876)

Now that the entertainment sector has reopened artists from all over the world are heading back out on the road. That of course includes Jamaica based reggae and dancehall acts.

That said, Turbulence will be headlining the Malawi Yard1 Fest at the Glalle Gardens in Lilongwe, Malawi on the 19th of March. He will be supported by Tydal Kamau, Don Franco and several other performers. Admission at the gate is K10,000, and all covid-19 prevention measures will be in place.

“Reggae Campout” With Steel Pulse, Don Carlos & Others On March 25th & 26th (@steelpulse)

The El Dorado County Fair & Event Center in Placerville, California, is the location for the 2022 Reggae Campout Festival. This two-day roots reggae camping affair will take place on Friday, March 25th and Saturday, March 26th.

The lineup includes Steel Pulse, Protoje, Anthony B, Don Carlos, Jesse Royal, Kabaka Pyramid, Israel Vibration, King Yellowman, Keznamdi, Hempress Sativa, Big Mountain, Prezident Brown, Mystic Roots and Mighty Mystic. Get tickets here.

New Dancehall Video From Busy Signal “Yeng Yeng” (@busysignal_turf @Troyton_TM)

The visuals for Yeng Yeng – Busy Signal‘s latest trending dancehall single – is out now! The song, which was produced by Troyton Music, was released in mid January and immediately received a lot of attention because of its message.

On record, Signal makes it clear that he does not trust the Yeng Yeng bikers, as quite a few of them are riding around only to rob and harm unsuspecting people. Yeng Yeng‘s official video accurately reflects the words of the song.

If you have not yet seen it, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Kirk Franklin, Maverick City & Jonathan McReynolds Announce “Kingdom” Tour

Three of the biggest names in American gospel music will be heading out on the road this summer. Kirk Franklin and Maverick City are collaborating on the Kingdom Tour, which will make stops in approximately 36 cities across North America (Canada and the United States).

It will officially begin on June 1st in Miami, Florida and will run until July 31st; ending in Denver, Colorado. The men will be joined by Jonathan McReynolds (as a special guest) on all shows.