Planet 9, the American independent record label founded by R&B singer Mýa, has just released a new Caribbean-pop single called Whine. The song went live on streaming platforms this past Friday, August 18th. It’s performed by Mýa and it features veteran dancehall deejay Bounty Killer.
The pair have also shared the record’s official video, which can be viewed on Mýa‘s YouTube channel. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
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.
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.
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
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.
Pop legend Gladys Knight will be taking the midnight train to the U.S. west coast in the month of August. The singer has just shared her updated itinerary, and all but two shows will be in the state of California. See dates and locations below.
Sat, AUG 5
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Santa Rosa, CA
Sun, AUG 6
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Bakersfield, CA
Wed, AUG 16
Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, CA
Fri, AUG 18
The Smith Center
Las Vegas, NV
Sat, AUG 19
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
San Diego, CA
Thu, AUG 24
The Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
Fri, AUG 25
Saroyan Theatre
Fresno, CA
Sat, AUG 26
Gladys Knight at Cache Creek Casino
Brooks, CA
One of the biggest rhythm-and-blues tours happening in the United States right now is RnB Rewind. It features a slew of R&B acts from the late 80s, the 90s and early 2000s.
This mega tour will be stopping at Madonna Meadows – 120 Madonna Road – in San Luis Obispo, California on August 26th. Confirmed performers for this particular show are Keith Sweat, Dru Hill, 112, Next, Jon B and celebrity guest deejay, DJ Livia. Tickets can be purchased from tickets.805concerts-dot-com.
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