R&B Icon Erykah Badu Will Receive A Lifetime Achievement Award In Her Hometown, Dallas, Texas (@fatbellybella)

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Dallas native, Erykah Badu, will be honored at this year’s Dallas Observer Music Awards. The red carpet ceremony will take place on Tuesday, December 10th at Canton Hall – located at 2727 Canton Street in Dallas, Texas. This event is free and open to the public!

According to the organizers, this year’s theme will be “Andy Warhol’s Factory,” so everyone should expect special performances and lots of surprises.

Keith Sweat, Anthony Hamilton, Joe & Angie Stone To Headline Louisville Soul Music Fest On Nov. 9th (@OGKeithSweat)

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The 2019 Louisville Soul Music Fest is set for Saturday, November 9th (from 8:00 PM) at the KFC Yum! Center – 1 Arena Plaza (201 W Main St) – in Louisville, Kentucky.

Artists confirmed for this year are: Keith Sweat, Anthony Hamilton, Joe and Angie Stone. Tickets, which start at $42 USD, are available via Ticketmaster.

Nashville, Tennessee Is The Next Stop On India.Arie’s ‘Worthy’ Tour (@indiaarie)

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On November 14th and 15th, Jazz / Soul artist India.Arie will perform at the Nashville Symphony (1 Symphony Pl.) in Nashville, Tennessee.

Soulful singer-songwriter India.Arie makes her Music City orchestral debut as she joins the Nashville Symphony to perform selections from her remarkable career, from early favorites like “Video” and “Brown Skin,” to new material from her latest critically acclaimed release, WORTHY.

This four-time GRAMMY® winner is responsible for some of the most thought-provoking songs of her generation, with enduring messages of healing, love and compassion that have made her an inspiration to countless listeners.

Yasiin Bey & Erykah Badu Will Be At The Greek Theatre At UC Berkeley This Friday! (@fatbellybella)

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The ‘Black on Both Sides’ 20th Anniversary Concert is heading to the Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley this Friday, October 25th! Yasiin Bey will perform the album in its entirety, in addition to full performances by Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, Slick Rick, Souls Of Mischief and DJ Big Von — plus surprise special guests!

Get tickets and additional info here.

Ms. Lauryn Hill Will Be Live In L.A. Tonight! (@MsLaurynHill)

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In a few hours from now Ms. Lauryn Hill will be hitting the stage at The Mayan (1038 S Hill Street) in Los Angeles, California. Doors will open at 8:30 PM PDT and there is an entrance fee ranging from $65 to $75 USD.

Purchase tickets online here.

New R&B Video: Fantasia – Bad Girl (@TasiasWord)

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International recording artist Fantasia has shared the official video for her song “Bad Girl,” which is featured on her new album, “Sketchbook.” Both the video and album were released on October 11th via the Rock Soul label.

“Sketchbook” has a total of twelve tracks and features collaborations with T-Pain and Mama Diane. Click here or on the image above to check out the stunning video for “Bad Girl” and remember to like, comment and share.

Mary J. Blige To Release 7-Inch Box Set Of 16 Hits & Rare Remixes (@maryjblige)

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From her debut, which established her as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, singer, songwriter, actress, and a philanthropist, Mary J. Blige has remained a global symbol of female empowerment and perseverance.

HERstory Vol 1, a 7-inch box set collection of 16 hits and rare remixes, is a highly curated look into the multi-faceted sounds of an unforgettable era in music.

From solo hits like “You Remind Me,” to remixes such as “What’s The 411” featuring The Notorious B.I.G and K-Ci (of Jodeci), the box set is a definitive look at a moment in time when sounds were coalescing and Mary was establishing herself as a force in R&B.

The box set features eight individual 7-inch records in a beautiful package that celebrates Mary’s New York roots. Click here to pre-order.