The Jukebox Concert Series makes its debut on Sunday, August 21st with the 2022 JukeBox Fest, at the historical Queen Mary Park – also known as Harry Bridges Memorial Park – in Long Beach, California. This is a multi-genre festival which brings the nostalgia of yesteryears with a modern twist.
Performers include: Shabba Ranks, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Cutty Ranks, Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts, Ricardo Drue, Adina Howard, Shanice, Renee Neufville of Zhane, Snap!, Tanya Carter and Osocity. Get tickets and additional information here.
Klub Kingz is partnering with Live Carefree and A Little Booking Agency to present a R&B Brunch & Day Party on Sunday, July 31st at Coney Art Walls – 3050 Stillwell Avenue – in Brooklyn, New York.
The day time event, which will run from 3 to 10pm, will be hosted by the queen of hip-hop and R&B, Mary J. Blige. This is the ultimate R&B affair that will feature music from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. Get tickets here.
The godmother of soul, Patti LaBelle, will be performing at Sound Board (Motor City Casino Hotel) in Detroit on Sunday, July 17th. Showtime is 7:30pm and admission cost vary depending on seating: $112, $92 and $87 USD.
All guests must be at least 21 years of age with a valid photo ID. Buy tickets here.
Reach Records has just shared their 2022 summertime playlist (116 Summer). The eighteen-track hip-hop compilation is a carefully curated set of songs performed by some of the industry’s emerging and established Christian rappers. See the complete track list below.
Peachtree – Big Breeze
Steppin – Miles Minnick feat. WHATUPRG
Hummer – 350 feat. Wxlf
One Way – nobigdyl.
Have A Nice Day – Tedashii feat. 1K Phew
Circles – George.Rose feat. Limoblaze
Love So Sweet – Chastity & Porsha Love
Lunch Table – Arik Nelson, Battz & F.L.O.G.I.C
Big Dawg Designer Pants – 1K Phew & NotKlyde
Any Attack – Lecrae & 1K Phew
Lord of The Rings – 1K Phew, 1K Famo & VERT MOB
Rockout – Emanuel Da Prophet
Wait and See – Still Shadey & 678NATH
Waveski – VERT MOB, BigBreeze & Scootie Wop
Wouldn’t U Rather – DJ Mykael V feat. Jon Keith & Paul Russell
After a two year break – due to covid-19 – The Toronto Jerk Fest returns on August 5th, 6th and 7th at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Ontario. The stellar lineup includes reggae star Maxi Priest, RnB legend Brian McKnight, soca giant Alison Hinds and dancehall artist Konshens.
Get additional information and links to tickets from the event’s official website.
Tickets are going fast for George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic‘s live show at Sound Board – 2901 Grand River Ave – in Detroit, Michigan on Friday, July 15. This concert was originally scheduled for 2020, but was postponed a couple of times due to the pandemic.
Anyone who had tickets for the previously announced shows in 2020, 2021 and earlier this year on Jan 23rd, should know that their passes will be valid for this new date. Show time is 8pm and all guests must be at least twenty-one years of age. Persons without tickets can purchase them from ticketmaster.
Reggae artist Torch – who got his name from legendary performer and promoter Tony Rebel – is excited about the release of what he calls his ‘breaking out of the box single’. In the funky love song, titled All Alone, Torch recounts the day he met his love interest, detailing every moment from the very first time their eyes met.
While other artists may choose to stay in their lane, The Trench Town lyricist, who says he absolutely loves to sing, is appreciative of the chance to show his fans that he is indeed versatile. Said opportunity came when he was introduced to Big Feet Records‘ CEO and owner Josh Harris.
The rhythm, which Torch describes as: “so good it took 30 minutes to finish writing,” was built by Santa Davis on drums, Mark Sims on bass guitar, Jallanzo on lead guitar and Josh Harris on both bass and keyboard. Mixing engineers were Umberto Echo and Tommi Tikkenen; and it was mastered by Earle Holder. Needless to say Torch not only did the lead vocals but he also did all the harmonies. The song’s artwork was designed by Georgia Tann Studios.
While speaking about the record, Torch said the following: “I want my listeners to be taken back to a time of love and happiness back to the days of classic music where it’s all love no hate. “All Alone is now available for download on digital streaming platforms, and the lyric video can be viewed here.
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