Get Liberated With Talib Kweli & Madlib At The Novo On May 19

Now that their new record – Liberation 2 – is out and getting great reviews, Talib Kweli and Madlib are engaged in a rigorous promotional campaign. Next month, on Friday, May 19, they will be at The Novo – 800 W Olympic Blvd- in Los Angeles, California, for a show that’s schedule to start at 8pm.

Kweli and Madlib describe Liberation 2 as a global call for unity through time and space. The album features African artists Cassper Nyovest and Seun Kuti; as well as collaborations with Q-Tip, Wildchild, Roc Marciano, Westside Gunn and the late Mac Miller. Talib also has songs with his children Amani and Diani. Liberation 2 is only available on Luminary.

Click here for advance tickets to The Novo show.

Jagged Edge & Dru Hill Preps For Mother’s Day Weekend Concert (@Official_JE @DruHill4Real)

On Friday, May 12th, two of R&B’s biggest boy-bands, Jagged Edge and Dru Hill, will be live in concert at the Arena Theatre – 7326 South West Freeway – in Houston, Texas. They will have as their special guests another incredible male ensemble, Shai, as well as singer, songwriter, and record producer Case.

This pre-Mother’s Day show will begin at 8:30pm local time, and passes are available via ticketmaster.

Yasiin Bey Heading Back To Spain For 2 Shows

One of the best rappers of all time, Yasiin Bey, will return to Spain for two exclusive shows for the first time in 10 years. He will perform at La Riviera in Madrid on May 10th, and at Razzmatazz in Barcelona on May 11th.

Mos Def needs no introduction. Exploding into the public consciousness as part of Black Star (with Talib Kweli) in 1998, it was Mos‘ debut – Black On Both Sides – a year later that took the New York rapper to astronomical heights and universal stardom. The LP continues to be regarded as one of the greatest albums in the genre’s history. After another three great albums (New Danger, True Magic and The Ecstatic), Yasiin Bey came back in 2022 with the highly anticipated 24-year Black Star reunion project: Fear Of Time.

Catch Digable Planets At House Of Blues New Orleans On May 4th (@digableplanets)

80s hip-hop trio, Digable Planets – which is made up of members Butterfly, Ladybug Mecca and Doodlebug – will perform at the House of Blues – 225 Decatur Street – in New Orleans, Louisiana on Thursday, May 4th.

The group is expected to pull both jazz and hip-hop lovers to their 8pm show. Tickets start at $40 USD, and is available now via the venue’s website.

Here Is The Full Lineup For The 2023 Soul Beach Music Festival

Celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Soul Beach Music Festival on the gorgeous island of Aruba this Memorial Day weekend: May 26th to 29th. The Soul Beach Music Festival was voted one of the “Top Five Caribbean Celebrations” by USA Today, as well as the #1 “Caribbean Summer Festival” by Jetsetter Magazine.

The full lineup is as follows: Deon Cole and Tiffany Haddish with host Chase Anthony on Friday at the Renaissance Festival Plaza (Oranjestad); The Roots and Anthony Hamilton with host Chris Spencer on Saturday at the Harbor Arena (Oranjestad); and Jill Scott and Lucky Daye with host Chris Spencer on Sunday at the Harbor Arena (Oranjestad). Get tickets here.

Janet Jackson’s “Together Again Tour” Kicks Off On April 14 (@JanetJackson)

Built as one of the most anticipated pop musicals for 2023, Janet Jackson‘s Together Again Tour is ready, and will kick off on Friday, April 14 at Hard Rock Live – 1 Seminole Way – in Hollywood, Florida.

While she prepped for the tour, Jackson consistently shared behind the scenes pictures and videos from her rehearsals, wardrobe selection etc. This was her way of keeping her fans engaged in the process; a move that has led to strong ticket sales.

Robert Glasper Returns To Blue Note Hawaii For Back-To-Back Shows (@robertglasper)

On Monday, April 3rd and Tuesday, April 4th American pianist, record producer, songwriter, and musical arranger, Robert Glasper – who is fresh off his GRAMMY win for Best R&B Album – will do back-to-back double sets at the famed Blue Note Hawaii.

On both days he will do two sets, one at 6:30pm and the other at 9pm. Glasper will be supported by bassist Burniss Travis, drummer Justin Tyson and DJ Jahi Sundance. Get tickets here.