One of the pioneers of female rap, MC Lyte, has just released an inspirational single called Thank You. The record features Mary Mary and Muni Long, and is being labeled as gospel by some industry insiders, not because of Mary Mary but rather because of MC Lyte‘s overt and passionate praise and acknowledgement of God.
Hip-hop lovers, however, who are of the belief that Lyte may be dropping an album soon, consider Thank You one of the strongest of her recent releases. It went live on streaming platforms on August 23rd and is on the My Block Inc. imprint.
After the success of last year’s inaugural Geneva International Gospel Festival, the organizers have decided to do it again. That said, they will be having the 2nd edition on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Théâtre du Léman (Quai du Mont-Blanc 19) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Last year was all about one of the legends of gospel, Donald Lawrence. This year, Stellar Award winner Jonathan Nelson will perform along with Tobbi White, Tommi White, and the Sova Gospel Mass Choir. For additional information and links to tickets, visit genevagospelfestival.com.
American pop star Janet Jackson has announced that she will be doing a residency in Las Vegas in the upcoming winter season. It will commence on December 30, 2024, at the Resorts World Theatre and will remain in effect until February 15, 2025.
The Las Vegas Residency follows the Together Again U.S. summer shows performed earlier this year, as well as the upcoming U.K. and Europe concerts scheduled for this fall. Click here for tickets.
Jamaica’s legendary trio, The Meditations, is confirmed to perform at Moe’s Alley (1535 Commercial Way) in Santa Cruz, California, on Friday, September 27th. The spiritually conscious roots reggae group will be joined by local selector DJ Spleece as well as some special guests.
Ansel Cridland, Danny Clarke, and Winston Watson, collectively known as The Meditations, recorded their first hit single “Woman is Like a Shadow” in 1974 at Channel One Recording Studio. They made their mark and sealed their place as reggae legends with the release of their first two albums, “Message From The Meditations” and “Wake Up.” Known the world over as Jamaica’s legendary harmony trio, The Meditations captured the hearts of reggae fans around the world.
The Coney Art Walls (3050 Stillwell Avenue) in Brooklyn, New York, will be pulsating with good music, people, and vibes on Saturday, August 31st, as some of the hottest Caribbean rhythms will be on rotation.
The event, dubbed Riddim in the Sun, is one of the most anticipated concerts scheduled for Labor Day Saturday in Brooklyn. There will be live performances by Bunji Garlin, Nailah Blackman, Cavemen, and more. Early bird tickets are still available and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Steelie Bashment‘s Memories On The Boardwalk will take place on Sunday, September 15 at Coney Island (Riegelmann Boardwalk) in Brooklyn, New York. The all white affair will feature a live performance by British-Jamaican reggae singer J.C. Lodge who gave us hits like “Someone Loves You Honey,” “Telephone Love,” and others.
In addition to the live set, additional music will be provided by Massive B, DJ Big Reef, Yung Dredy, Solid Gold, King Mix, Prince Royal D.C, and Marlon Famous CT. The event will be hosted by Deejay Roy from Irie Jam. Click here to buy tickets.
The wait is over. Kirk Franklin‘s “Reunion Tour” will officially begin next month, on September 6 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Franklin will share headlining duties with Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, and The Clark Sisters. The following is a list of all the confirmed dates and locations.
Fri Sep 06 | Philadelphia, PA | Wells Fargo Center Thu Sep 07 | Baltimore, MD | CFG Bank Arena Sun Sep 08 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway Wed Sep 11 | Toronto, CAN | Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto (Mississauga) Fri Sep 13 | Cincinnati, OH | The Andrew J Brady Music Center Sun Sep 15 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena Tue Sep 17 | Kansas City, MO | T-Mobile Center Thu Sep 19 | Columbus, OH | Nationwide Arena Fri Sep 20 | Chicago, IL | Credit Union 1 Arena Sat Sep 21 | Indianapolis, IN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse Sun Sep 22 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center Wed Sep 25 | Charlotte, NC | Bojangles Coliseum Thu Sep 26 | Raleigh, NC | PNC Arena Sat Sep 28 | Norfolk, VA | Norfolk Scope Arena Sun Sep 29 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena Wed Oct 02 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center Thu Oct 03 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center Sat Oct 05 | Birmingham, AL | The Legacy Arena at The BJCC Sun Oct 06 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena Tue Oct 08 | Miami, FL | FPL Solar Amphitheater Thu Oct 10 | Tampa, FL | Amalie Arena Fri Oct 11 | Orlando, FL | Addition Financial Arena Sat Oct 12 | Jacksonville, FL | VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Sun Oct 13 | New Orleans, LA | Lakefront Arena Thu Oct 17 | Austin, TX | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Sun Oct 20 | Memphis, TN | FedExForum Mon Oct 21 | Oklahoma City, OK | Paycom Center Thu Oct 24 | San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center Sun Oct 27 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena Wed Oct 30 | Anaheim, CA | Honda Center Fri Nov 01 | Oakland, CA | Oakland Arena Sat Nov 02 | San Diego, CA | Viejas Arena Sun Nov 03 | Los Angeles, CA | The Kia Forum
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