Nigerian Afro-fusion artist Omah Lay has released the official video for Soso – track #11 on his Boy Alone debut album, published earlier this year. The very creative clip, which was directed by Topshotta, perfectly reflects the song’s lyrical depth.
If you have not yet seen the visuals, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
Join one of the most influential and skilled MCs in hip-hop, Big Daddy Kane, at his New Year’s Eve Affair on December 31st, at the Sonesta Hotel – 5700 Westpark Drive – in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr. Incognito and DJ Skillz will be on the ones and twos, and a strict all black dress code will be enforced
The night will begin at 9pm as a New Year’s Eve Affair, but will transition into V101.9 WBAV Radio Station’s New Year’s Party at midnight, before wrapping up at 2am. Click here for tickets.
Mello, relaxing and refreshing are some of the words used to summarize what’s felt when listening to Dean Fraser’s 16-track album, Nyabingi Christmas. The pulsating sound of the African drums, coupled with the melodies played by the wind instruments – led by Jamaican saxophone guru Dean Fraser – is all anyone need this time of year.
The LP, which was produced by Fraser and Tad A. Dawkins Jnr., features some of our most treasured Christmas carols. Felice Navidad, Deck The Halls, Long Time Ago, Do You Hear What I Hear, The Little Drummer Boy, and I Wish You A Merry Christmas are some of the songs performed on this record.
Musicians that contributed to the project are: Kirk Bennett on drums; Congo Billy, Hector Lewis, Denver Smith and Kirk Bennett (nyabingi drums); Andrew ‘Stringy’ Marsh on piano; Mikey Fletcher (upright bass); Dario Morgan and Monty Lamont Savory on guitar; Zoe Brown (flute); Dwight Richards and Okeil McIntyre on trumpet; Everton Pessoa (trombone); and Dean Fraser on lead saxophone.
Nyabinghi Christmas is available on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music and all other streaming platforms courtesy of Tad’s Record Inc.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “NYABINGHI CHRISTMAS”
In early 2020 before covid-19 forced us indoors, American soul singer and songwriter Jill Scott was engaged in a nationwide tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of her album, Who Is Jill Scott?. Unfortunately, it was cut short, as containing the pandemic became the priority.
Now that the virus is behind us, Scott has announced that she will resume the tour in February, 2023. Below are the announced dates and location.
02-28 Augusta, GA – Bell Auditorium
03-02 Macon, GA – City Auditorium at Macon Centreplex
03-04 Columbia, SC – The Township Auditorium
03-07 Jacksonville, FL – Moran Theater
03-16 Philadelphia, PA – The Met
03-18 Philadelphia, PA – The Met
03-23 Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
03-27 Newark, NJ – New Jersey Performing Arts Center
03-29 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
03-31 Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
04-01 Cleveland, OH – MGM Northfield Park
04-23 Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
04-26 Memphis, TN – Orpheum Theatre
04-28 Chattanooga, TN – Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium
05-03 Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theatre
05-05 Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
05-06 Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
05-11 Washington D.C.- The Theater at MGM National Harbor
05-14 Washington D.C. – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
06-22 Los Angeles, CA – The Hollywood Bowl
This Saturday, December 10th, the one and only Professor Nuts will perform at Skankin22; a retro party centered around music from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. It will be held at 22Jerk, the spacious indoor/outdoor restaurant located at 22 Barbican Road in Liguanea (Kingston, Jamaica).
Live entertainment aside, music will be provided by Arif Cooper and Krazy Kris; with Oral Tracey doing hosting duties.
On Friday, December 30th some of the biggest names in 90s rhythm and blues will converge at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena – 1000 Hilltop Circle – in Baltimore, Maryland, for a classic All Black Party dubbed Ladies Night.
There will be performances by Bobby Brown, Dru Hill, Ginuwine, 112, Silk and Hi-Five. Key sponsors for this event are Magic 95.9FM and NYE Weekend. Get tickets here.
The R&B Music Experience continues this week, stopping next at the Brookshire Grocery Arena – 2000 Brookshire Arena Drive – in Bossier City, Louisiana, on Friday, December 9th. There will be performances by Monica, Bell Biv Devoe, Xscape, Tamar Braxton, 112 and Silk.
This event is scheduled to start at 8pm, and tickets can be purchased via ticketmaster.
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