At the end of July Sa-Roc announced a slew of upcoming shows that will run through 2022. The hip-hop MC has confirmed dates in Columbus, Las Vegas, Dallas, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Washington and Monterey.
To her fans’ delight, earlier today (August 4th) she once again took to social media to share the news of additional concerts scheduled for this month. The new dates are for Charlotte, Virginia Beach and Durham. For more information visit her official website: sa-roc dot com.
Some artists and activists in the United States have come together to call on Congress to pass a legislative package that makes meaningful investments in jobs, climate change, housing and immigration. As such, they are hosting an event dubbed Can’t Wait Live! aimed at bringing attention to their cause.
Can’t Wait Live! will feature performances by DaBaby, Saweetie, Wyclef Jean, Mavis Staples, Snow Tha Product, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Beach Bunny and DJ Diamond Kuts. It will be held on August 13, 2021 at TD Pavilion at the Mann Center in Philadelphia.
The global hip-hop community is in a frenzy after learning that Nas will be releasing a follow up to his Grammy-winning album, King’s Disease. Earlier today (July 29th) the New York rapper announced that part-two will be coming on August 6th.
Sticking with what works, King’s Disease II will be produced by Hit-Boy, who is also behind the production in King’s Disease. Additionally, the sequel will be on Nas‘ Mass Appeal label.
Ghanaian rap artist Sarkodie is set to drop his sixth album, No Pressure, on July 30th via his own SarkCess Music label.
The 15-track project features appearances from an international cast including Vic Mensa (US), Giggs (UK), Wale (US/Nigeria), Cassper Nyovest (South Africa), Oxlade (Nigeria), Harmonize (Tanzania), Kwesi Arthur (Ghana) and Darko Vibes (Ghana).
Building anticipation for the project, Sarkodie has just dropped Vibrate featuring Vic Mensa, along with an official video shot during Mensa’s recent time in Ghana. The track joins Coachella (feat. Kwesi Arthur) and No Fugazy, as singles from the project. Production on the album comes from Ghana’s MOG, Altranova, KaySo and Kaywa, along with Nigerian beatmakers Rexxie and Coublon and UK-based Certified Bangerz.
On the evening of July 16th a representative for rapper Biz Markie announced that he has passed away. Although an actual cause of death was not given, the statement did say that he died peacefully with his wife Tara by his side.
Verzuz has announced that two major hip-hop groups: The Lox and Dipset, will go head to head on Tuesday, August 3rd. This is going to be one of those must see music moments because these are two heavy-weights.
Persons in the New York area will have the option to watch it online, like the rest of us, or live in-person at Madison Square Gardens. It’s schedule to start at 6PM PT / 9PM ET. Tickets are available at msg dot com.
Originally released on August 27, 1996, Outkast‘s ATLiens has been listed by several magazines and critics as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. To commemorate the 25th Anniversary Get On Down is offering an exclusive bundle which includes the following:
-4 X LP set housed in a custom gatefold jacket with printed inner bags pressed on standard black vinyl including the vocal album and instrumental album, which is being released commercially for the first time.
-Glow In The Dark big hole 45 featuring the single Elevators b/w ATLiens housed in a custom printed inner sleeve and miniature outer jacket mimicking the commercial 12″ release. This 45 will be limited to 3000 copies worldwide.
Please be advised that this is now available via pre-order with an expected ship date in September 2021. Click here for additional information.
