Veteran recording artist Big Daddy Kane will perform at Josephine Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia tonight. He will be supported by Mix Master David, Jay Tek Quinn and the Jukebox Band.
Big Daddy Kane Performs In Atlanta Tonight!
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Jamaica Ends Mask Mandate & Travel Pre-Testing
Effective April 15th, persons traveling to Jamaica will no longer be required to present a negative covid-19 test prior to travel.
Additionally, the Jamaican government has announced an end to mask mandate in enclosed public spaces as of April 15th.
Big Boi Addresses Mental Health As He Preps For The Sound Mind Music Festival
Hip-Hop artist Big Boi, who is one half of the famed rap group OutKast, has been added to the fourth annual Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health.
The live outdoor event will be held at New York City’s Central Park on May 21 at 4pm. In addition to Big Boi, the show will also feature performances by Cold War Kids, American Authors, KAMAUU, Wrabel and Allison Russell; with host comedian Gina Brillon. The event will – for the first time – stream live on TikTok.
“Mental health has always been an issue that I’ve recognized,” Big Boi says. “I’m hyped to be a part of an event that bridges the gap between music and raising awareness of how we can improve support systems.”
Joeboy’s First U.S. Tour (@joeboyofficial)
Afro pop artist Joeboy gets set for his first U.S. tour dates this Spring. The singer will join Jamaican sing-jay Koffee on her The Gifted Tour from April 27th in Miami Beach to May 2nd in Charlotte, North Carolina.
After completing his shows with Koffee he will then step out on his own for his headlining Young Legend Tour, from May 4th in Philadelphia through to May 30 in Seattle.
Rakim, Havoc, Styles P & Others For “Smoke In The City” On April 20
Veteran MC Rakim will host Black Market Certified 4/20‘s launch party at SOB’s – 204 Varick Street – in New York on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, starting at 7:00PM.
The event, dubbed Smoke in the City, will feature performances from Havoc, Styles P, Big Twins QB, Big Noyd, The Hoodies and DJ Les. In addition to the live music there will be a special VIP taping of Smoke Champs.
Sponsors are Black Market Certified, INFMS Farms and Higher Frequency Flower by Rakim.
Disc-Jock Redeem Launches New Reggae-Dancehall Event “Urban Xpression” (@IMREDEEM)
Popular Jamaican radio personality Disc-Jock Redeem, who can be heard on Roots 96.1 FM, will launch his new event – Urban Xpression – this Thursday, April 14th. Urban Xpression is a weekly (every Thursday) urban affair that is being done in collaboration with the venue: Luxury Lounge (formerly Oneil’s Place), located at 33 Hagley Park Road in Kingston, Jamaica.
Every week there will be live performances from both emerging and established artists, followed by a retro party with selectors DJ Stanhype and Disc-Jock Redeem. The entire show will stream live on Disc-Jock Redeem‘s official Facebook page, but persons are encouraged to attend in-person as there is no cover charge.
Confirmed artists for this week are Ras Brando, Dezola Kadamawe and Emmanuel Chin. In addition to doing their respective sets, each artist will also be interviewed live on stage prior to their performance.
Fantan Mojah Performs At Plantation Smokehouse This Friday
Plantation Smokehouse and Restaurant continues their weekly Live Band series this Friday – April 15 – with a special performance from recording artist Fantan Mojah. All are invited to join in the festivities in Richmond, St. Ann, Jamaica, as there is no cover charge.
In 2005 Fantan’s debut album Hail the King was released. It featured popular singles: Hail the King, Nuh Build Great Man featuring Jah Cure and Corruption. Those were some of the most talked about records of 05, which resulted in him being dubbed the breakout artist for that year. The album excelled in Europe, opening the door to three consecutive European tours in 2006 and continued success worldwide.
