Hip-hop artist Rapsody has returned with a massive tune called Asteroids. Produced by the man of the moment, Hit-Boy, the record is all about her lyrical prowess, and her journey as an underrated female MC.
Asteroids went live on all streaming platforms on October 30th, courtesy of Jamla Records, the imprint to which she is signed.
Fantasia‘s weeks long tour is coming to an end. The R&B pop star, along with her special guest touring partner Joe, will be doing their final concerts this weekend.
Floridians can experience the show at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, on Friday, November 3rd; or at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville the following day, Saturday, November 4th. Tickets are still available on Fantasia‘s website.
The queen of hip-hop and R&B, Mary J. Blige, is back with new music. On Friday, October 27th, Beautiful Life Music – the imprint owned by Mary – released Still Believe In Love, a catchy, upbeat R&B tune done with rapper Vado.
The new record is accompanied by an official video, which shows both artists performing the song on a yacht in the middle of the ocean. The visuals can be viewed on MJB‘s YouTube channel, and the song can be downloaded from all digital music stores.
The rumors are indeed true! Grammy-nominated R&B singer and actor Trey Songz will be performing at the Sunscape All White Brunch Series, at Stadium East in Kingston, Jamaica, on November 5th. This is a day event that will run from 2:00pm to 8:00pm.
Trey Songz is an accomplished recording artist who was discovered by music producer Troy Taylor. He signed to Atlantic Records in 2005, and released his debut studio album – I Gotta Make It – in July of that year. The rest, as they say, is history.
The 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival will run from November 3rd through 19 at various locations in Newark, New Jersey. There will be a wide range of performers, such as: Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap, Take 6, Abdullah Ibrahim, Gladys Knight, Dave Grusin, Cyrus Chestnut, Steve Turre, Christian McBride with Savion Glover, and that is just to name a few.
See below dates, locations, and lineup for each event.
Friday, November 3 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater
Saturday, November 4 starting at 3:00 p.m.
WBGO Kid’s Concert Series / Elio Villafranca Quartet presents “Standing by The Crossroads”
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater
Saturday, November 4 starting at 8:00 p.m.
Grupo Niche & Héctor Acosta “El Torito” Tropicaliente
NJPAC’s Prudential Hall
Thursday, November 9 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Ranky Tanky with special guest Ms. Lisa Fischer
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater
Friday, November 10 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Omara Portuondo
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater
Saturday, November 11 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Take 6 with special guest Hillary-Marie
Victoria Theater
Sunday, November 12 starting at 3:00 p.m.
Abdullah Ibrahim Trio
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater
Sunday, November 12 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Gladys Knight with Davell Crawford
NJPAC’s Prudential Hall
Wednesday, November 15 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues
Newark Museum of Art
Thursday, November 16 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Jams
Clement’s Place
Thursday, November 16 starting at 7:30 p.m.
The Sound of (Black) Music
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater
Friday, November 17 starting at 7:00 p.m.
NJMEA / All State Jazz Band and Choir with special guest Stefon Harris
NJPAC’s Chase Room
Friday, November 17 starting at 7:30 p.m.
When You Wish Upon a Star – A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater
Friday, November 17 starting at 8:00 p.m.
Dave Grusin: A Life in Music featuring Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, Will Downing, Randy Brecker, and the New York Voices
NJPAC’s Prudential Hall
Saturday, November 18 starting at 6:00 p.m.
Cyrus Chestnut
Bethany Baptist Church
Sunday, November 19 starting at 11:00 a.m. + 1:00 p.m.
Dorthaan’s Place: The Steve Turre Generations Sextet
NJPAC’s NICO
Sunday, November 19 starting at 3:00 p.m.
12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition NJPAC’s Victoria Theater
Three R&B titans – Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank – have announced that they have reunited, and will be working on new music, and touring as a group under the name TGT in 2024. The magic happened at the R&B Music Experience concert in Tampa, Florida, on Friday, October 20th, where all three men were hired as solo acts.
The official announcement was made on Ginuwine‘s Instagram page, and was later shared on both Tyrese and Tanks‘ accounts. Needless to say, 2024 is going to be a great year for rhythm-and-blues.
DJ, rapper, record producer, and radio host Funkmaster Flex will be the main act at the forthcoming I Love Retro Saturdays – a throwback party not to be missed. Scheduled for Saturday, October 28th, the event will be served up in two parts: Brunch (11am to 5pm) and dinner (6pm to 2am).
It all goes down at Stush Restaurant, which is located at 470 Driggs Avenue, in Brooklyn, New York. Admission is free, but the organizer would like everyone to RSVP via eventbrite.
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