Earlier today – Friday, October 20 – singer, songwriter, actress and model Brandy took to social media to announce that she will be putting out a Christmas album in a few weeks.
Titled Christmas With Brandy, the record is scheduled for release on November 10th. She went on to say: “I feel so blessed to be able to create an album surrounding joy, Family, love and quality divine time with the ones you love.”
Christmas With Brandy is now available for pre-order.
On November 18, Afro-pop star Davido will bring the motherland to Atlanta, Georgia, via his A.W.A.Y. Music Festival. A.W.A.Y. is an acronym for Are We African Yet?
Some of the top trending afrobeat, high-life and amapiano artists will be at the State Farm Arena for what many are calling the biggest afrobeat fest in the U.S. The lineup includes: Kizz Daniel, Lojay, Oxlade, Wande Coal, Pheelz, BNXN (FKA Buju), Focalistic, and Victony. Tickets and additional information are available on State Farm Arena’s website.
On November 11th, Blu Escape will present ACT Festival, an electrifying event aimed at highlighting Barbados’ creative community. The stage will be set at the Hayman’s Factory, which is located in St. Peter, Barbados, starting at 3pm local time.
Black Eyed Peas, the American musical group consisting of rappers Will.I.Am, Apl.De.Ap and Taboo, is confirmed as the headlining act. The show will also feature 2 Mile Hill, Krisirie, Jeremy Goddard, and several others.
Frankie Beverly & Maze‘s I Wanna Thank You Tour will commence in New Orleans on November 3rd, and will remain active until the spring of 2024. On each show they will be accompanied by another legendary musical act: Cameo, The Isley Brothers, Midnight Star, etc.
See below all the current confirmed dates and locations:
11/3/23 – New Orleans, LA – University of New Orleans
11/25/23 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Coliseum
12/2/23 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre
12/23/23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall
1/13/24 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
1/27/24 – Los Angeles, CA – KIA Forum
2/3/24 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
2/24/24 – Washington, DC – Capitol One Arena
3/8/24 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
3/22/24 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
4/13/24 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
4/26/24 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Janet Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, Tems, and Bryson Tiller are just some of the heavy hitters that have been confirmed to perform at the upcoming One Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. Scheduled for October 28th and 29th, the two-day concert will be held at Piedmont Park.
The organizers are also promising a ’50 Years of Hip-Hop Celebration Stage’ featuring Nelly, KRS-One, Killer Mike, Fat Joe, Big Daddy Kane, Trina, Kid Capri, Yo-Yo, Goodie Mob, and many more notable hip-hop acts.
Kendrick Lamar came out on top at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards with four wins for Hip Hop Artist of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Best Live Performer, and Video Director of the Year.
The award show, which was all about celebrating the past, present, and future of rap music, culture and lifestyle, aired on Tuesday, October 10th. For the complete list of winners visit BET’s official website.
The one and only Anita Baker – The Songstress – will be performing at Legacy Arena (at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex) in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday, October 28th, starting at 8pm local time.
This will be an unforgettable evening of live music! Tickets have been on sale since late August, but are still available via ticketmaster.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 