Yasiin Bey, formally called Mos Def will be hitting the stage at Les Docks in Lausanne, Switzerland on September 29th. Having successfully released three hit albums as well as playing roles in several Hollywood movies, Yasiin Bey has been on what he calls his Farewell Tour for the past few months.
For more information about this event (ticket price, start time etc.) click here.
NC’s own, Rapsody, will be doing a live set at the popular Cat’s Cradle (300 E Main St. Carrboro, NC 27510) on August 20th. She will be supported by her Storm Troopers Band, with guest appearances by Heather Victoria, Zoo Cru and The Materials.
The event starts at 8PM and goes until 12AM. Tickets are available HERE.
Comedian Dave Chappelle will return to New York City’s Radio City Music Hall for 10 shows this August. He will be accompanied by a host of incredible supporting acts including musicians like: The Roots, Erykah Badu, Ice Cube, Common, Chance The Rapper, Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, Childish Gambino, Ms. Lauryn Hill, John Mayer, Lil Wayne and Big Boi. He will also have fellow comics like Chris Rock, Trevor Noah, Ali Wong, and more.
See below dates and lineup:
8/1/17 – Dave Chappelle & The Roots
8/2/17 – Dave Chappelle & The Roots
8/3/17 – Dave Chappelle & The Roots
8/4/17 – Dave Chappelle & The Roots
8/5/17 – Dave Chappelle & Chris Rock
8/9/17 – Dave Chappelle & Erykah Badu
8/15/17 – Dave Chappelle & Very Special Guest (TBA)
8/18/17 – Dave Chappelle & Trevor Noah
8/19/17 – Dave Chappelle & Childish Gambino
8/24/17 – Dave Chappelle & Ali Wong
If you are a Nas fan you should know by now that the artist will be heading out on a North American Tour this Fall. He will be making stops in Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, Camden, Flushing, Raleigh, Miami, Jacksonville, Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Diego, Los Angeles, Mountain View, Seattle and Vancouver.
Also on the tour will be Ms. Lauryn Hill and Jamaican reggae singer, Chronixx. In order to win tickets, click here, select the show you are interested in and follow the instructions.
An internationally acclaimed artist, Brooklyn-based MC Talib Kweli has earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years.
Join him for a night of top-tier lyrics, carefully crafted stories, and an impeccable show at the Tower Theatre (425 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73103) on September 2nd. Doors open at 7PM and tickets range from $30 to $43.
Undeniably the most underrated female artist in the hip-hop culture; Rapsody strikes again! The artist, who recently penned a deal with Jay-Z’s RocNation, just released a new powerful single called “The Pain.”
On the record, Rapsody talks about several issues within the Black community and questions how we as Black folks deal with them. She goes further by calling out other races / communities that seem to enjoy seeing the Black race in shambles.
Two extraordinary voices: Erykah Badu and Mary J. Blige set to rock the Lucca Festival on July 12th in Italy. The two R&B Queens will headline a night celebrating black music.
With six albums, Erykah Badu is one of the most expressive Black artist in music history to date. She has done everything from RnB to psychedelic, continuously growing her fan base as she travels through the various genres. She is an icon with an eccentric look that we have come to admire as much as her music. Most noteably, she displays a genuine femininity and Black roots that is effectively a part of her musical style.
Mary J. Blige, iconic singer, Grammy Award winner, singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist, is a figure of great inspiration, transformation and empowerment and is, in fact, one of the most important voices in contemporary music today. Mary J. Blige has an impressive list of records in her career, eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards (plus the incredible number of thirty-two nominations), a nomination for the 2012 Golden Globe and five American Music Awards. on April 28th she released her thirteenth studio album, STRENGTH OF A WOMAN.
The 2017 Summer Lucca Festival takes place at Piazza Napoleone, 55100 Lucca LU, Italia. Click here to purchase tickets.
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