If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This seems to be the thinking of legendary hip-hop artist Nasir Jones – known publicly as Nas – and producer Hit-Boy. The pair are apparently gearing up to release part three of their King’s Disease album series.
Nas, who hails from Queensbridge, took to social media a few days ago and made the announcement with three gold plated bars in front of a red backdrop with “KD 3” written on each bar.
On Saturday, November 26th, four of reggae-dancehall’s living legends will share the stage at Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The concert, dubbed Kings of the Earth, is currently the most anticipated stage-show in the region.
Anthony B, Capleton, Cocoa Tea and Sizzla Kalonji have all been confirmed for this event. Tickets, which are understandably going fast, can be purchase on islandetickets-dot-com.
African hip-hop artist Limoblaze, in partnership with Reach Records, has just released a new EP titled Sunday In Lagos. The seven-track gospel project features collaborations with Emandiong, Banky W, 1K Phew, Ada Ehi, Dena Mwana, Lecrae and Happi.
All songs are done on afro-beats with the exception of track #4 – I Believe, done with 1K Phew – and track #7 – Jireh (My Provider), done with Lecrae and Happi. Sunday In Lagos went live on all streaming platforms earlier today: Friday, October 28.
Veteran British-Jamaican reggae singer JC Lodge is using her latest single – Love Uprising – to encourage some much needed constructive transformation in the world. On the record, she calls on all of us – male female, black white, young old etc. – to be more tolerant, patient and open as we deal with ourselves and each other.
The track is well timed because life here on earth – regardless of your specified location – has gotten extremely turbulent; and regretfully, we have all become tempestuous as a result. Love Uprising is a refreshing reggae tune that somehow gets us to pause, breathe, and restart from a place of warmth and tenderness.
The song is featured on the Positive Transfusion EP, released at the end of September by My MM Productions. Other artists on the project are: Luciano, Wayne Armond, Pinchers, Calton Coffie and Stevie Malekuu. The Positive Transfusion EP can be streamed and downloaded from iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and all other digital music platforms.
Veteran hip-hop artist Big Boi – one half of the duo Outkast – will join in the 20th anniversary celebration at The Orange Peel. He is booked to perform at the venue on Friday, October 28th.
The show, which is scheduled to start at 8pm, will also feature emerging rapper Renegade El Rey. The Orange Peel is located at 101 Biltmore Avenue in Asheville, North Carolina. Get tickets here.
Following the cancellation of Boombox’s Vegas residency, singer, songwriter, rapper and producer CeeLo Green will now head to Florida for two shows.
The first is at the popular night life venue E11even, located at 29 NE 11th Street in Miami. And the second will be on Saturday, November 12th at Lucille’s Music Hall – 60 Seascape Drive – in Destin.
Bubble In Bahamas returns in early November with five days of island party vibes. From Thursday, November 3rd to Monday, November 7th, Nassau, Bahamas will come alive with Carnival Bubble: a concept that focuses on highlighting the true essence of carnival in one action packed weekend.
The event’s itinerary includes a boat party, beach fete and stage-show. Confirmed performers are Motto, Skinny Fabulous, Yung Bredda, Voice, Salty, Tanya Stephens and South African star Nomcebo Zikode, known for her megahit Jerusalema.
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