Dru Hill, Ginuwine, H-Town, Lloyd, Case, Shai, and J Holiday will all perform at the Macon Coliseum – 200 Coliseum Drive – in Macon, Georgia this Saturday, January 27th. This concert is a part of the Ladies R&B Kickback Tour which began in 2023. Click here to tickets here.
Charlie Wilson, aka Uncle Charlie, will be bringing a mixture of old-school funk and modern rhythm-and-blues to the Arena Theatre – 7326 SW Freeway – in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, February 10th. Show time is 8:30 PM, and tickets are going for $137 and up.
When going through the list of the greatest R&B and funk front-men of all time, Charlie Wilson will always lead the pack. The charismatic crooner rose to prominence fronting The Gap Band in the 70s and 80s, before embarking on a stellar solo career, releasing hits like There Goes My Baby, Yearning For Your Love and Burn Rubber On Me.
Not one to rest on his considerable laurels, Wilson has embraced reinvention of late, collaborating with the likes of T.I. and Shaggy on his latest material. Combining this fluidity with a sense of showmanship finely honed over the decades, the seasoned performer’s soulful vocals bring together flashy costume changes, backup dancers and a tight horn section for a powerhouse show night after night. Click here to buy tickets.
Every once in a while an artist comes along that creates the kind of music that reminds us who we are at our core: loving and caring souls, all created in the image of God, regardless of our ethnicity, gender or any of our physical attributes. The artist of whom I speak is Bog Walk, St. Catherine native Wesrok, who although labeled Jamaica’s king of country-reggae music, has far surpassed that tag, and should now be referred to as one of the nation’s most inspirational songwriters.
His latest single, Don’t Get Me Wrong – which is done with dancehall giant Busy Signal, who by-the-way rose to the occasion by delivering an equally cogent verse – was released on January 19.
On the record, both men use approximately two minutes and fifty-five seconds to encourage the listener to be kind to their fellow man, notwithstanding their own status, financial or otherwise. Most striking is the following line sung by Wesrok, who was obviously thinking about Jamaicans in need.
“Heart goes out to all the poor
the more than sands upon the shore,
in their hand Africa,
what about Jamaica.”
Don’t Get Me Wrong is out now, and can be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, and all other digital music platforms.
On January 15, 2024, The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame introduced the inaugural Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award, an honor celebrating Ice Cube’s remarkable contributions to professional basketball and his dedication to community service.
This groundbreaking award, symbolizes the acknowledgment of individuals who, like Ice Cube, leverage the basketball to create positive change in their communities. More than just a sports honor, this award recognizes those who score points not only in games but in making a lasting impact beyond the court.
As an annual accolade, the Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award aims to spotlight individuals within the basketball community who have not only excelled in the sport but have also left an indelible mark on the neighborhoods they serve. Ice Cube himself will chair the selection committee for future award nominations, ensuring that the recipients embody the spirit of the award.
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Janet Jackson will be extending her most successful tour to date: the Together Again Tour. She has announced additional shows commencing on June 4th in Palm Desert, California, through July 30th in Phoenix, Arizona, for the 2024 summer season.
American rapper, singer and actor Nelly will appear as her special guest. For all dates and locations, as well as links to tickets, visit Janet Jackson‘s official website: janetjackson-dot-com.
The Godmother of Soul, Patti LaBelle – affectionately referred to as Aunty Patti – will be bringing her timeless melodies and powerful vocals to the I Wanna Thank You Tour, headlined by Frankie Beverly and Maze.
Both Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills are featured on the upcoming February 3rd show, which will take place at the Spectrum Center – 333 East Trade Street – in Charlotte, North Carolina. For tickets and additional information, visit blackpromoterscollective-dot-com.
Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling, singer-songwriter Keyshia Cole will headline the Love Hard Tour, which is her first cross-country tour in approximately ten years. Cole will be joined by fellow R&B giants Trey Songz, Jaheim, and K. Michelle. See below all confirmed dates and locations.
22 February
Macon Coliseum
Macon, GA
23 February
Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, NC
24 February
State Farm Arena
Atlanta, GA
25 February
Enmarket Arena
Savannah, GA
29 February
Wintrust Arena
Chicago, IL
01 March
Chaifetz Arena
St. Louis, MO
02 March
Fiserv Forum
Milwaukee, WI
03 March
Little Caesars Arena
Detroit, MI
07 March
EagleBank Arena
Fairfax, VA
08 March
CFG Bank Arena
Baltimore, MD
10 March
Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY
14 March
Spectrum Center
Charlotte, NC
15 March
Colonial Life Arena
Columbia, SC
16 March
Hampton Coliseum
Hampton, VA
17 March
Liacouras Center
Philadelphia, PA
22 March
Toyota Center
Houston, TX
23 March
Dickies Arena
Forth Worth, TX
24 March
Brookshire Grocery Arena
Bossier City, LA
28 March
Oakland Arena
Oakland, CA
29 March
MGM Grand Garden Arena
Las Vegas, NV
30 March
Peacock Theater
Los Angeles, CA
12 April
Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, LA
13 April
Legacy Arena at BJCC
Birmingham, AL
14 April
Landers Center
Southaven, MS
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