RIP Quincy Jones

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones passed over the weekend (on November 3rd) at his home in Los Angeles. The 91-year-old went peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.

Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before producing pop hit records for Lesley Gore in the early 1960s. He would go on to make music with some of the biggest names in pop culture: Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, James Ingram, and that is just to name a few.

The Cypher: 3 Rounds Of Hip-Hop In One Night

For one night only three of rap music’s most captivating groups, Digable Planets, The Pharcyde, and Arrested Development, will get together for three rounds of hip-hop in Los Angeles, California. 

They will all perform at The Novo, which is located at 800 W Olympic Blvd., at an event dubbed The Cypher. This is an all-ages concert that will start at 7:00 p.m. local time. Click here for tickets.

Lupe Fiasco Will Play The Novo On Nov. 24

As he continues on the Samurai Tour, hip-hop legend Lupe Fiasco will be making a stop at The Novo in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, November 24th. Additional information about this and other shows on the tour are available on Lupe‘s official website.

CeeLo Green To Headline The ‘Tampa Urban Music Festival’

Organizers of the upcoming Tampa Urban Music Festival, scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd, are forecasting a day filled with amazing music, delicious food, and overall good vibes. It will be held at the Water Works Park (1701 North Highland Avenue) in Tampa, Florida, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EDT.

Accomplished singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor CeeLo Green is confirmed as the headlining act. He will be joined by Khalea Lynee, Joewun Bee, J’Nelle, Calluna, Nasja Mone, Taylor Moon, April Showers, and Corrine Oliviia.

Notably, the Tampa Urban Music Festival has joined forces with Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay, so proceeds from the event will go towards relief for those impacted by Hurricane Milton. Get tickets here.

Dru Hill Has 3 Shows At The Bethesda Theater This November

After initially confirming only two shows at the Bethesda Theater (7719 Wisconsin Ave.) in Bethesda, Maryland, R&B group Dru Hill has been forced to add another. To that end, they will now do a total of three back-to-back concerts at the venue.

The men will perform on Friday, November 15 at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 16 at 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. Additional information and links to tickets are available on the venue’s website.

Mary J. Blige Shares New Video “You Ain’t The Only One”

As she is gearing up for the release of her new album “Gratitude,” which is due out on November 15, Mary J. Blige continues to share tracks from the project. The latest is “You Ain’t The Only One.” 

The new song, which is accompanied by its official video, went live on streaming platforms a few days ago, on October 21. If you have not yet seen the clip, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Deborah Cox Will Perform At The Bethesda Theater In MD On Nov. 8th

Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer Deborah Cox will perform at the Bethesda Theater (7719 Wisconsin Avenue) in Maryland on Friday, November 8th. This concert will start at 8:30 p.m. local time.

Over the years, Cox has amassed platinum albums and several number-one R&B and dance hit songs. In addition to her chart-topping records, she has also won several major awards, including the America Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Juno Awards, and Soul Train Awards. Click here for tickets.