Nigerian singer Fireboy DML, in collaboration with YBNL Nation, has just shared his latest studio album: Playboy. The fourteen-track project features his meg-hit single Peru and the now trending Bandana.
Earlier this week Fireboy DML and his team published the official visuals for Bandana, a tune done with Asake. If you have not yet seen it, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Today is the start of the four-day Philadelphia Folk Festival, being presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society. On this its 60th edition, the event will be held at the Old Pool Farm in beautiful Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania.
As this is a milestone in the festival’s history, they have invited Arrested Development, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Hiss Golden Messenger, The War And Treaty, Punch Brothers & Watchhouse with Sarah Jarosz, and that is just to name a few. Arrested Development is scheduled to perform on the 20th. Get tickets and additional info here.
Reggae singer, songwriter and producer Anthony Cruz has done it again! The charismatic entertainer has just shared his latest single: a sultry reggae re-make of Alexander O’Neal’s If You Were Here Tonight, produced by Mark Ho-Sang and Tad Dawkins Jr. The song went live on all streaming platforms a few days ago- on August 12th, 2022, courtesy of Tad’s Record.
It is common knowledge (at least to us Jamaicans) that all songs, more often than not, tend to sound better on reggae rhythms. That said, not all singers/chanters are able to do a remix with the kind of passion that matches or surpasses that of the original performer. Anthony Cruz is excellent at that!
The online chatter about this remix is very similar to words spoken when he released his version of Bruno Mars‘ Leave the Door Open. Reggae lovers continue to be amazed by Cruz‘s vocal prowess and the overall care he takes with each song: original or remix.
If You Were Here Tonight will be featured on Anthony‘s upcoming album – Under the Cover – which will be released on Tad’s Record label.
The world’s first Hip-Hop Museum is doing it again! On Friday, August 26th, 2022, starting at 2:00 PM EDT, they will honor hip-hop legends Kool G Rap, Slick Rick, Chubb Rock, Whodini, Diamond D and UTFO.
This time it will be in Atlanta – the mecca of Southern Hip-Hop – at Nappy Roots‘ Atlantucky Brewing, located at 170 Northside Drive Southwest, suite 96. It will be hosted by Grandmaster Caz and Master Gee, with a special performance by Kool G Rap. Get tickets here.
This Saturday, August 20, Our Ting Our Way, the open mic event designed to give artists an opportunity to perform in front of, and be judged by their peers, will have its first staging since the reopening of the entertainment sector.
OTOW will be held at a new location: Green Spice Bar & Lounge – 62 Balmagie Ave, Kingston 11 – in Waterhouse, from 7pm to midnight; with popular selector DJ Stanhype on the turntables, and dancehall artist Karamanti as host.
For those not familiar with OTOW, it is basically a gathering of artists – predominantly lyricists – who engage in dancehall cypher: trading bars over various tracks, with the ‘baddest’ lyricist getting bragging rights. This event is open to the public and there is no entrance fee.
Empowerment Incorporated will launch the Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on September 16-17, 2022. The event will showcase a diverse artist lineup with an emphasis on smooth jazz music and rhythm and blues.
Stephanie Mills will headline the fete along with eight-time Grammy nominated jazz great Gerald Albright, R&B group Dru Hill and seasoned vocalist Chante Moore. The main headliners will be supported by Pieces Of A Dream, Ken Ford, Ben Tankard, Michael Lington, Paul Taylor, Adam Hawley, Lindsey Webster, Cindy Bradley and Kim Scott.
Adding to the top-level artist talent that is second to none, the Riverwalk Amphitheater provides an artistic exhilarating festival setting along the Alabama River that promises to fulfill a variety of musical desires. Get tickets here.
The City of Fort Lauderdale & Jody Hill Live Productions will host Summer Jamz on Friday, August 19 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Mills Pond Park, located at 2201 NW 9th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
This is one of the hottest, end-of-summer concert featuring national recording artists Tank, Mýa, Lil’ Mo, Christopher Williams, Reuben Studdard, and the Deep Fried Funk Bank. Summer Jamz will also have a kid’s zone with inflatables and food vendors. Most importantly, admission is free!
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