Ladies R&B Kickback Concert

The highly anticipated Ladies R&B Kickback Concert will take place on Saturday, September 23rd at the James Brown Arena – 601 7th Street – in Augusta, Georgia. Starting time is 8pm.

This show was purposefully put together with a female audience in mind. The lineup includes Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, Lloyd, Bobby V, Case, Shai and J. Holiday. Passes can be purchased via ticketmaster.

Catch Stephanie Mills At The Novo Next Month

Singer-songwriter Stephanie Mills – who is most known for her hit songs Home, I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love, If I Was Your Woman, etc. – will be doing a set at The Novo in Los Angeles, California, on Friday, September 8th.

Mills rose to stardom as “Dorothy” in the original seven-time Tony Award winning Broadway run of the musical, The Wiz, from 1974 to 1979. The song Home, which is from the show, later became a #1 U.S. R&B hit, and her signature song. Get tickets for the show here.

Nas Drops Visuals For “Motion”

Motion is track number 5 on Nas‘ latest album, Magic 2, released on July 21st via his Mass Appeal imprint. Its official video, which was directed by one of the top directors in the music industry today, Kid Art, was just uploaded to YouTube.

If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

Bruno Mars Announces Dolby Live Dates For December

American singer, songwriter, and record producer, Peter Gene Hernandez, known professionally as Bruno Mars, has just announced five dates for Dolby Live, the indoor amphitheater on the grounds of the Park MGM casino hotel in Paradise, Nevada. See all confirmed shows below. Tickets for each event can be purchased via ticketmaster.

DEC 22
Friday 09:00
Las Vegas, NV Dolby Live
Bruno Mars Las Vegas

DEC 23
Saturday 09:00 PM
Las Vegas, NV Dolby Live
Bruno Mars Las Vegas

DEC 28
Thursday 09:00 PM
Las Vegas, NV Dolby Live
Bruno Mars Las Vegas

DEC 30
Saturday 09:00 PM
Las Vegas, NV Dolby Live
Bruno Mars Las Vegas

DEC 31
Sunday 09:00 PM
Las Vegas, NV Dolby Live
Bruno Mars Las Vegas

Toronto’s TD Jerk Fest Is Next Weekend (@JerkFestival)

The 2023 TD Jerk Fest is set for Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 13th at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. It’s a three-day event that will be filled with various food choices – with an emphasis on jerk food – live music, and overall good vibes.

Musical entertainment will be provided by Johnny Gill on the 11th, with Luciano, Destra and Cham (formerly known as Baby Cham) on the 12th and 13th. Get additional information via jerkfestival-dot-ca.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Announces ‘2023 Revolt World’ In Atlanta

Revolt World, which expands on the annual REVOLT Summit, is heading to Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, September 22nd through Sunday, September 24th, at Pangaea Studios. It promises live entertainment, brand activations, masterclasses, and panel discussions from cultural leaders who play a role in empowering the Black community.

In honor of hip-hop’s 50th jubilee, nonprofit organization We Are Hip-Hop will represent the theme and pay homage to the global impact of the genre. Speaking of celebrations, the event, which is being presented by Walmart, will mark a historic milestone for REVOLT as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Along with Walmart, the three-day experience will also be supported by leading sponsor PepsiCo. PepsiCo will assist in bringing curated activations and engaging spaces for attendees, including a gaming house, wellness space, creator studio, podcast village, insights lab, and a career center.

SOURCE: REVOLT TV

New York’s 5X5 Block Party Series Kicks Off This Weekend

New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, has announced a set of concerts that will take place throughout the month of August, all in honor hip-hop’s 50th anniversary.

Dubbed the 5X5 Block Party Series, these shows will feature food vendors, interactive experiences, and educational-entertainment talks, as well as live performances by some of the most respected rappers and deejays. Below are the dates and locations for the 5X5 Block Party Series.

BROOKLYN
Saturday, August 5, 2023
3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Fulton Street & Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238

QUEENS
Sunday, August 6, 2023
3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Vernon Boulevard & 41st Avenue
Dutch Kills, NY 11101

THE BRONX
Saturday, August 12, 2023
1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
1520 Sedgwick Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453