Thirty-three years after it was first shared, De La Soul has finally released the official video for “Oodles of O’s.” The track is featured on their 1991 album, “De La Soul Is Dead.” 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.
Independent recording artist Bilal Sayeed Oliver, known publicly as Bilal, will do a set at the Lodge Room (104 N Ave 56, 2nd floor) in Los Angeles, California, next Tuesday, October 22nd.
Bilal rose to prominence when he released his debut album “First Born Second” via Interscope Geffen in 2001. The record had three breakout singles: “Soul Sista,” “Fast Lane” (done with Jadakiss and Dr. Dre), and “Second Child.” Click here for tickets to the aforementioned concert.
Senegalese-American singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist Akon has released a new single called “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” a remake of Jamaican gospel singer Jermaine Edwards‘ 2014 hit song with the same name.
Akon‘s track went live on streaming platforms on October 4th, and its official video dropped a few days later, on the 11th. If you have not yet seen the visual, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
The 2024 Love Jamaica Music & Food Festival promises to deliver soulful melodies and infectious rhythms on Saturday, November 23rd, on the lawns at the University of the West Indies (UWI). This is the ultimate rhythm-and-blues and reggae party with a live concert experience.
This year’s show will feature popular R&B vocal group from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, The Manhattans; R&B singer Joseph Lewis Thomas, popularly known as Joe; reggae singer-songwriter and record producer Sanchez; and reggae ensemble L.U.S.T. with singers Lukie D, Thriller U, Singing Melody, and Tony Curtis.
The live show will be supported by several DJ sets with Glamour Wayne, DJ Krazy Kris, and Richie D. For additional information, visit lovejamaicamusicfestival.com.
Earlier this week, singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Stevie Wonder kicked off his ‘Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart’ tour in Pittsburgh. The short ten-city stint is in support of his single “Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart,” released at the end of August.
The song and tour are timely as both coincide with the aggressive and very heated campaigning taking place ahead of the 2024 U.S. general election. For all tour dates, locations, and links to tickets, visit steviewonderlive.com.
Banner, the newest single by Rastafarian recording artist Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, is both imperative and timely as it deals with the unfortunate gang wars happening across Jamaica. On a hip-hop rhythm, Gong explains the trap that so many young men are unfortunately getting caught up in as they impulsively chase money and, in some cases, notoriety.
The official video for Banner was shared on Marley‘s YouTube channel on October 8th, and the mp3 will be published on streaming platforms on October 11th. If you have not yet seen the captivating visual, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
Excitement is building for the upcoming Rock the Bells Cruise, happening on November 13-17. The Norwegian Gem leaves the Port of Miami on November 13 at 3:30 p.m. and will make stops in Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau in The Bahamas before returning to Miami.
The impressive lineup includes Busta Rhymes, Method Man & Redman, Jadakiss, Scarface, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, Twista, Goodie Mob, Sa-Roc, and others. Some of hip-hop’s best DJs are also on the program: Kid Capri, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mannie Fresh, Kool DJ Red Alert, DJ Epps, and that is just to name a few. For more info, visit rockthebellscruise.com.
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