The 2021 Harlem Cultural Festival is to take place this Sunday, November 28th, at the world-famous Apollo Theater in New York. The free one day event will begin at 2pm in the afternoon and will end at 10pm.
The lineup includes headliners: Rakim and Slick Rick, as well as Count Basie Orchestra, Alyson Williams, Herbert Holler, Omar Edwards, Sonic Soul Force, C.A.M.P. and DJ J-Ronin.
The event organizer requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination and everyone will be asked to wear a mask at all times.
Have you seen the latest visuals from AZ‘s Doe or Die II album? The song is Check Me Out – track number ten – and it features super producer Pete Rock.
The video was released last week on AZ‘s channel. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
On December 3rd Lecrae and 1K Phew will release their highly anticipated ten-track album titled No Church In A While. Ahead of its release they are sharing Wildin, the project’s first single.
The official video for the song was published a few days ago. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
On Wednesday, November 24, DJ Toshi will be celebrating the 14th year anniversary of the Classic Storm Radio Show at Mercury Lounge (217 E Houston Street) in New York.
Two of hip-hop’s heavyweight: CL Smooth and Rah Digga will be performing live. Additional music will be provided by DJ Ready Cee, DJ Butta L, DJ Boogie Blind and of course DJ Toshi. Show time is 9pm (local) and only persons 21 and older will be allowed in.
Earlier in the year Lupe Fiasco announced that he would be heading out on the road before the end of 2021 for his Food & Liquor Tour. That time has come!
It has just been brought to our attention that the tour will officially begin on Thursday, November 18 at the Showbox SoDo in Seattle, Washington. The all ages event is to be the first of six confirmed shows that’s to take place in San Francisco, Reno, Cleveland, Brooklyn and of course Seattle.
For locations, dates and tickets, visit Lupe Fiasco‘s website: lupefiasco dot com.
Alabama State University has planned a fun-filled set of events for the 97th annual Turkey Day Classic. This year’s celebration will include everything from the Alumni Brunch to the exciting TDC Concert on November 24th.
The concert, which is to take place at the Dunn Oliver Acadome, will feature performances by Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, Goodie Mob and KEM. Click here for tickets and remember that the big game between the ASU Hornets and Tuskegee goes down on November 25th at 2pm.
On Saturday, November 20, hip-hop legend Nas is inviting all his fans in the Detroit area to join him at the Fox Theatre for a special concert. The event, dubbed A Night With Nas, will also feature guest artists Wale, EPMD and Royce 5’9.
The show is scheduled to begin at 8pm (local time); and tickets, which start at $88 USD, are available HERE.
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