At the end of January 2025, Mary J. Blige and special guests NE-YO and Mario will head out on the road for the ‘For My Fans Tour.’ So far there are approximately twenty-seven confirmed dates in the United States, with one in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Early bird tickets, which can be purchased on LiveNation.com, will be available on Friday, October 4th. For a list of all shows, visit maryjblige.com.
On Monday, October 14, and in honor of Miami Carnival, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Lucky Street) in Hollywood, Florida, will welcome soca music at their DAER Dayclub/Nightclub. The event, dubbed Sexy ‘N’ White, will commence at 6:00 p.m. and is expected to run well into the following morning.
Attendees will be treated to performances by Kes The Band, Raymond Ramnarine, Nadia Batson, Johnny King, Ainsley King, and others. The live acts will be supported by several top-tier international DJs. Click here for tickets.
If you are a believer based in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) and you were not able to attend day one of this year’s Efizzy concert, then you are in luck. Part two will be presented on Sunday, October 6th, at House of Praise (3105 Dixie Road) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Confirmed artists for this year are Naomi Raine, Annatoria, Tim Bowman, CalledOut Music, and Limoblaze, and as usual, there is always a transformative word from PWA as well as worship with Ignite’s Heart and Soul. This is a free event!
The 5th annual Nola Reggae Festival will be three days of roots music, reggae culture, and mouth-watering food. It will be held at the Congo Square (701 North Rampart Street) in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 25th, 26th, and 27th.
Headlining acts are reggae legend King Yellowman and dancehall heavyweight I-Octane. Other performers on the lineup are Ha Sizzle, Dem Roots, Denisia, Jaican, RikJam, TBC Brass Band, Higher Heights, Nkiruka, Wippa Demus, and that is just to name a few. For tickets and additional information, click here.
Ricardo Wray, known professionally as Kurtiouss, is a talented singer, songwriter, and lyrical deejay from Hesse Cassel in St. Ann, Jamaica, who now resides in the United States. He recently released the official video for his single “This Love For You.”
“This Love For You” is featured on the highly acclaimed “Natural Vibes Riddim,” a reggae compilation produced by Reggae Vibes Music that includes notable artists such as BusySignal, Jah Cure, Turbulence, and many others. The music video was skillfully directed by Darren Grant of Big Brother Production and was filmed in mid-July in the picturesque coastal town of Lucea, situated between Negril and Montego Bay.
Kurtiouss has expressed great enthusiasm regarding the reception of this song: “It has been doing pretty good; it’s been getting a lot of support and good feedback from people around the world.” He notes that this project has significantly advanced his career due to its production quality and extensive promotional efforts.
Currently gaining traction on various reggae radio stations across several African countries, Kurtiouss‘ team is diligently working towards securing airtime for the video on African television. If you have not yet seen the clip, it can be viewed on both Reggae Vibes Music and Kurtiouss‘ YouTube channels.
Hip-Hop MC Talib Kweli will take his thought-provoking lyrics and powerful social commentary to The Continental Club (1658 12th Street) in Oakland, California, on October 16. Kweli has consistently pushed the boundaries of rap while fostering meaningful connections with his listeners.
He will be joined on stage by two extraordinary artists: Skyzoo and Landon Wordswell. Skyzoo is known for his intricate wordplay and vivid storytelling, while Landon Wordswell brings his unique lyrical style and engaging performances to the mix. The evening will be supported by Bay Area DJ William Stokes, who is renowned for his deep connection to the local music scene. Click here for tickets.
Fans and supporters of Sinmidele will be thrilled to learn that she will be releasing her very first album on October 18, 2024. Unfortunately, not much is known about the project as it relates to the number of tracks and whether or not there will be any collaborations. However, what we do know is that it will be called “Perfect Union.”
Sinmidele, whose real name is Sinmidele Ayodeji, is a Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter with a natural flair for music. Her music career took off after the release of the single “Amen Amen,” which showcased her soulful and uplifting sound and gained her a loyal fan base in Nigeria and beyond.
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