The Roots, led by Questlove and Black Thought, will headline a major concert at the Filene Center (1551 Trap Road) in Vienna, Virginia this Saturday, August 31st.
The all hip-hop show will also feature Digable Planets with their chart-topping hits “Rebirth Like Slick (Cool Like Dat)” and “Where I’m From,” as well as Grammy-winning Arrested Development with their mega-hits “Tennessee,” “People Everyday,” and “Mr. Wendal.”
One of the pioneers of female rap, MC Lyte, has just released an inspirational single called Thank You. The record features Mary Mary and Muni Long, and is being labeled as gospel by some industry insiders, not because of Mary Mary but rather because of MC Lyte‘s overt and passionate praise and acknowledgement of God.
Hip-hop lovers, however, who are of the belief that Lyte may be dropping an album soon, consider Thank You one of the strongest of her recent releases. It went live on streaming platforms on August 23rd and is on the My Block Inc. imprint.
American pop star Janet Jackson has announced that she will be doing a residency in Las Vegas in the upcoming winter season. It will commence on December 30, 2024, at the Resorts World Theatre and will remain in effect until February 15, 2025.
The Las Vegas Residency follows the Together Again U.S. summer shows performed earlier this year, as well as the upcoming U.K. and Europe concerts scheduled for this fall. Click here for tickets.
1980s R&B group After 7, known for their platinum-selling self-titled debut album released in 1989, will perform at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre (2600 E Atwater) in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday, September 4th.
The concert will also feature another breakout 80s band, Ready For The World. This ensemble scored several pop, soul and dance hits in the mid to late 1980s. Tickets for this event can be purchased on Ticketmaster.
Mary J. Blige‘s new single, Breathing, which is a collaboration done with Brooklyn rapper Fabolous, is already being called a hit. The laid-back R&B song and its official video were released on August 16. Both have been getting nothing but positive reviews from fans of the artists and music critics.
If you have not yet seen the music video or heard the track, click here or on the image above to watch and listen, and remember to like, comment, and share.
The “Love & Togetherness” concert, which was initially announced for Hope Gardens on Saturday, August 17th, will now be held at Mas Camp, Stadium North (in Kingston, Jamaica).
This unforgettable evening of soulful music will be headlined by Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics, an ensemble that had 12 straight Top 10 Billboard R&B singles and 5 gold singles in the early 1970s. The lineup also includes Richie Stephens, who just released an outstanding soul music album dubbed “The Soul of Richie Stephens.” On top of that, KashieF Lindo, Wayne Wade, and Heather Cummings-Williams are confirmed and will perform.
“Love & Togetherness” is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. local time. Tickets are available in three tiers: general admission J$8,000, VIP J$20,000, and the exclusive cabana package J$249,000.
Physical passes can be purchased at: Ocean’s 11 (Ocho Rios), Neil’s Auto Service & Auditorium at 22A Ward Avenue (Mandeville), Portmore Mall Pharmacy (St. Catherine), Rubis Gas Station in front of Merl Grove (Constant Spring Road), Liguanea Drug & Garden Centre (Liguanea), and Devon Bourne Rubis Gas Station (Half Way Tree).
The South Africa-based Digital Satellite Television (DStv) will present the 11th Delicious International Food & Music Festival on September 21st and 22nd at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, located in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, just north of Johannesburg.
This event is all about uniting people through food, music, arts and fashion. International pop stars Janet Jackson and Jill Scott will join local legends Thandiswa Mazwai, Sjava, and others on the main stage. Click here for tickets.
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