Illtown Sluggaz has announced the debut Slugga Music Concert Series, which kicks off on March 25th at The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, New Jersey.
The stacked event will have an incredible array of talent: the multi-platinum R&B trio NEXT, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter and producer Amerie, acclaimed NYC rapper AZ, Illtown Sluggaz (aka Vin Rock and KayGee of Naughty By Nature), and the legendary DJ Funkmaster Flex. Get tickets here.
Rapper and actor Ice-T will be joined by fellow rap artist Chuck D, and Law & Order producer Dick Wolf, this Friday – February 17 – at his Walk of Fame ceremony. The MC is slated to receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his outstanding work in both music and TV.
Rock The Bells is partnering with the CDC Foundation to produce Live To The Beat, a pop-up event that merges health and wellness with hip-hop culture. The objective is to create an experience that helps to provide simple and accessible ways for members of the black community to take care of their hearts and lower the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), all while having a great time!
Killer Mike will be hosting the event alongside Big Tigger, who will be on the turntables keeping everyone moving. Toya Johnson and Lauren Williams will be leading workout and hip-hop yoga classes. And the amazing Chef Za from Zaza’s Kitchen will be providing an onsite food demo with small bites!
There will be various activities to participate in. RSVP here.
On Friday, February 24th, both Anthony Hamilton and K Michelle will be live in concert at The Lyric Lounge – 140 West Mt. Royal Avenue – in Baltimore, Maryland. Both performers will be supported by DJ Quick Silva and host Persia Nicole.
Starting time is 8pm, and tickets are available on the venue’s website.
One of the hardest working men in hip-hop – Talib Kweli – is at it again. He just released the lead single from Liberation 2, his upcoming LP with Madlib. The track, titled After These Messages, is a collaboration with emerging MC Amani, who is also Kweli‘s son.
Liberation 2, which will be released in March of this year is a follow up to Liberation, Talib and Madlib‘s first collaborative album. Click here or on the image above to check out the official video for After These Messages.
Nigerian singer-songwriter Nneka has announced dates and locations for her upcoming tour. Centered in Europe, with one stop in England, the tour will see the politically charged lyricist heading out on the road in early March. All confirmed shows are listed below.
Mar 08
Tama, Poznan, Poland
Mar 09
Stary Maneż, Gdansk, Poland
Mar 10
Praga Centrum, Warsaw, Poland
Mar 12
Palác Akropolis, Prague, Czech Republic
Mar 14
Fabrik, Hamburg, Germany
Mar 15
Faust, Hannover, Germany
Mar 16
Gretchen, Berlin, Germany
Mar 18
Alte Feuerwache, Mannheim, Germany
Mar 19
Ampere, Munich, Germany
Mar 21
Salzhaus, Winterthur, Switzerland
Mar 22
Kulturkirche, Cologne, Germany
Mar 24
De Roma, Borgerhout, Belgium
Mar 25
Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mar 26
Islington Assembly Hall, London, UK
R&B and soul singer Macy Gray will be live in concert at the Bergen Performing Arts Center – 30 N. Van Brunt Street – in Englewood, New Jersey, this Friday, February 10th. Showtime is 8pm, and tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster-dot-com.
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