Finesse, performed by Pheelz and BNXN, is arguably one of the biggest afrobeat songs that’s out right now. It was released at the beginning of March via the Riidiimacool label and has been trending ever since it came out.
A couple days ago, on April 19, the official video was uploaded to YouTube. It has already racked up well over three-hundred thousand views and counting. If you have not yet seen it, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
The NY State of Mind Tour, starring two legendary hip-hop brands was just announced. Wu-Tang Clan and Nasir ‘Nas’ Jones will be going across North America, stopping in approximately twenty-six cities; starting in late Summer and going through the Fall. All dates, locations and tickets are available on Livenation.
Ms Lauryn Hill has been added as a special guest on this year’s Preakness Live Culinary, Art & Music Festival. Scheduled for May 20th, the event which is curated by Kevin Liles will also feature performances from D-Nice, Brittney Spencer, Morgan State University Marching Band and more.
The culinary skills of Marcus Samuelsson, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons will be on display; while the arts will be presented by Derrick Adams and The Last Resort Art Garden. The Preakness Live Culinary, Art & Music Festival will be held at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Click here to buy tickets.
Fisherman’s Village Music Festival has announced their 2022 lineup. The event is slated for May 19 through 21 in the heart of downtown Everett in Washington State.
Even though the festival has consistently delivered an authentic northwest rock and roll experience, this year they will include jazz-rap pioneers Digable Planets, Texas blues-rockers Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, SYML, Deep Sea Diver, Haley Heyndrickx, S.G. Goodman and more. Click here to buy tickets.
At the beginning of the year Boomrich Productions released a new single performed by international recording artist Richie Stephens. The song, titled Valley, is an inspirational tune that captured a lot of attention and subsequently inspired a remix.
The new version was done by Nigerian selector, Commissioner DJ Wysei, who gave it a more up-tempo mix that is now getting heavy rotation in nightclubs. The official video, directed by Terminal 4 Media, premiered last week, and is already trending. If you have not done so as yet, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Veteran recording artist Big Daddy Kane will perform at Josephine Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia tonight. He will be supported by Mix Master David, Jay Tek Quinn and the Jukebox Band.
Hip-Hop artist Big Boi, who is one half of the famed rap group OutKast, has been added to the fourth annual Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health.
The live outdoor event will be held at New York City’s Central Park on May 21 at 4pm. In addition to Big Boi, the show will also feature performances by Cold War Kids, American Authors, KAMAUU, Wrabel and Allison Russell; with host comedian Gina Brillon. The event will – for the first time – stream live on TikTok.
“Mental health has always been an issue that I’ve recognized,” Big Boi says. “I’m hyped to be a part of an event that bridges the gap between music and raising awareness of how we can improve support systems.”
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