Slugga Music Concert Series Kicks Off With Next, Amerie, AZ & Illtown Sluggaz On March 25th In Montclair, NJ

Illtown Sluggaz has announced the debut Slugga Music Concert Series, which kicks off on March 25th at The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, New Jersey.

The stacked event will have an incredible array of talent: the multi-platinum R&B trio NEXT, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter and producer Amerie, acclaimed NYC rapper AZ, Illtown Sluggaz (aka Vin Rock and KayGee of Naughty By Nature), and the legendary DJ Funkmaster Flex. Get tickets here.

Professor Nuts, Capleton, Echo Minott & Others Will Perform Live At Jungle Fiah Lounge Tonight!

In honor of Reggae Month, Jungle Fiah Restaurant & Lounge – located at Shop #5 in the AMC Plaza, Bayside, Portmore – will be having a special Live Band Thursday tonight!

Their regular Live Band Thursday, which normally has one or two acts, will have approximately nine performers on stage this evening. Confirmed are Professor Nuts, Capleton, Echo Minott, Khausion, Fantan Mojah, Nature Ellis, Bobby Crystal, Moonie, Chris Howell and Quench Aid.

The show will kick off at 8pm with host Beekie Bailey, and there is no cover charge.

Ice-T Will Receive His Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame This Friday

Rapper and actor Ice-T will be joined by fellow rap artist Chuck D, and Law & Order producer Dick Wolf, this Friday – February 17 – at his Walk of Fame ceremony. The MC is slated to receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his outstanding work in both music and TV.

Killer Mike Will Host “Live To The Beat” On Feb. 25th

Rock The Bells is partnering with the CDC Foundation to produce Live To The Beat, a pop-up event that merges health and wellness with hip-hop culture. The objective is to create an experience that helps to provide simple and accessible ways for members of the black community to take care of their hearts and lower the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), all while having a great time!

Killer Mike will be hosting the event alongside Big Tigger, who will be on the turntables keeping everyone moving. Toya Johnson and Lauren Williams will be leading workout and hip-hop yoga classes. And the amazing Chef Za from Zaza’s Kitchen will be providing an onsite food demo with small bites!

There will be various activities to participate in. RSVP here.

Catch Anthony Hamilton & K Michelle At The Lyric Loung In Baltimore Next Week (@lyricbaltimore)

On Friday, February 24th, both Anthony Hamilton and K Michelle will be live in concert at The Lyric Lounge – 140 West Mt. Royal Avenue – in Baltimore, Maryland. Both performers will be supported by DJ Quick Silva and host Persia Nicole.

Starting time is 8pm, and tickets are available on the venue’s website.

Talib Kweli Drops 1st Single From His Forthcoming Album ‘Liberation 2’

One of the hardest working men in hip-hop – Talib Kweli – is at it again. He just released the lead single from Liberation 2, his upcoming LP with Madlib. The track, titled After These Messages, is a collaboration with emerging MC Amani, who is also Kweli‘s son.

Liberation 2, which will be released in March of this year is a follow up to Liberation, Talib and Madlib‘s first collaborative album. Click here or on the image above to check out the official video for After These Messages.

Mortimer Will Perform At The “Lost In Time Festival” Next Week (@mortimer876)

Emerging recording artist Mortimer will join Protoje, Lila Ike, and Jesse Royal at the Lost In Time Festival at Hope Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday, February 25.

Apart from the musical elements, this festival will be a cultural and creative mecca, showcasing local and international creative entrepreneurs offering a wide array of art, fashion, food and entertainment for all ages. Click here to buy tickets.