An Exhibition Of Tupac Shakur’s Life & Legacy Will Be At L.A. Live Museum Next Year

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Lovers of legendary hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur are invited to a museum experience created to provide a deeper understanding of the man who used his creative platform to speak for the voiceless and oppressed.

The exhibition, dubbed Wake Me When I’m Free, will delve into the greater meaning of his activism, music and revolutionary art. It will also educate and enlighten attendees through a labyrinth of emotions, as they take a journey through his extraordinary life.

The grand opening is on January 21st, 2022 at L.A. Live, located at 944 Georgia Street (across from JW Marriott at the intersection of Georgia Street and Olympic Blvd.) in Los Angeles, California.

Dwight Pinkney’s Version Of “The Train Is Coming” Is Simply Euphonious!

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It is said that there are literally hundreds of new reggae songs released on a daily basis. This number continues to grow, especially as technology advances, giving untrained music enthusiasts the ability to create their own sound.

This new day and age that we live in has its advantages and disadvantages. One of the unfortunate things about having access to so many new tunes on an ongoing basis is that the really great songs can, and does sometimes get lost in the crowd. 

One such song is Dwight Pinkney‘s rendition of The Train is Coming; featured on Upstairs Music‘s latest reggae compilation with the same name. 

Although this beautiful instrumental is being recognized and celebrated by persons within the reggae industry, many are of the belief that it ought to be exposed to a wider audience so that its charming and seductive melodies can be fully appreciated by true reggae lovers.

Dwight‘s decades of musical experiences are embodied in this one record. From his entry into the industry in the 60s with the group The Sharks, to his countless shows and studio sessions with the likes of Bunny Wailer, Coxsone Dodd, Toots Hibbert and other legendary reggae artists and producers. One of Dwight Pinkney‘s most recognized works to date is How Could I Live, which has been covered by many artists including the great Dennis Brown. That being said, his interpretation of The Train Is Coming is arguably among his best, as far as instrumental goes.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “THE TRAIN IS COMING RIDDIM”

Chevelle Franklyn Returns To ‘The Experience’ – Largest Music Festival in Africa (@chevellfranklyn)

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Psalmist Chevelle Franklyn will once again join the line-up of international gospel acts at Experience, Lagos, arguably the largest all-night gospel music concert in the world, now hybrid.

Currently in its 16th year, and hosted by Pastor Paul Adefarasin, The Metropolitan Senior Pastor of the House on The Rock churches, Franklyn has performed continuously at the festival over the past decade to crowds close to a million in attendance.

The premier edition of the Experience in December 2006 attracted a crowd of 40,000 people. Since then, the music festival has grown exponentially with hundreds of thousands of worshippers flocking to Tafawa Balewa square and millions more congregating online, making it the biggest gospel concert globally.

World-Class Performances
At the 2020 staging streamed globally on platforms services YouTube and Facebook, the event attracted 5 million views. This year’s staging featuring online and LIVE performances is set for Friday, December 3, at 8 p.m. Nigeria; 2 p.m. locally.

Franklyn with a pre-recorded set done in Jamaica will grace the hybrid stage with fellow ministers such as Donnie McClurkin, Travis Greene, Sinach, Nathaniel Bassey, Don Moen, Dunsin Oyekan, Kike Mudiaga, Planetshakers, Tim Godfrey, Eben, Sidney Mohede, Ana Paula ValadaoBessa, Sheldon Bangera, Mercy Chinwo, William McDowell, Chandler Moore, Kike Mudiaga and Nokwe the Poet amongst other noted acts.

New Music in The Works
In late October and November Franklyn took to Instagram to tease fans via video showing her recording studio music sessions as she now works on new local material.

Fans can expect the release of her upcoming project South Wind: Volume 1 recorded over a year ago in South Africa sometime in 2022.

Since the pandemic, Chevelle has continued to be part of virtual gospel events globally from the UK to Africa many of the largest in their region using social media as her main platform for performances and ministry.

To watch the LIVE stream of today’s event, visit www.youtube.com/theexperiencelos.

Click here to watch Chevelle’s performance last year.

Here Is The List Of Winners From This Year’s “Soul Train Awards”

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The 2021 Soul Train Awards was all about celebrating the absolute best in soul, R&B and hip-hop. The ceremony was held at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York and it aired on BET on Sunday night. Below is a list of this year’s winners.

Best New Artist
Yung Bleu

Certified Soul Award
Charlie Wilson

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Jazmine Sullivan

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Giveon

Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Kirk Franklin

Song of the Year
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave The Door Open”

Album of the Year
Jazmine Sullivan – “Heaux Tales”

The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award
“Leave The Door Open” – written by: Bruno Mars, Brandon Anderson, Dernst Emile II, Christopher Brody Brown (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic)

Best Dance Performance
Normani feat. Cardi B – “Wild Side”

Best Collaboration
Wizkid feat. Tems — “Essence”

Video of the Year
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave The Door Open”

Mary J. Blige To Drop Two New Singles This Week (@maryjblige)

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The queen of hip-hop and R&B, Mary J. Blige, will be releasing two new records this week – Thursday, December 3rd. The songs are Good Morning Gorgeous and Amazing, which is a collaboration done with mega producer DJ Khaled.

Both tracks are now available for pre-order on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and Deezer.

Proceeds From Macy Gray’s Latest Release Will Go Towards Victims Of Police Brutality

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At the end of November, Macy Gray & The California Jet Club released The Disco Song Remixes. The EP has eight tracks and features Jhonni Blaze and Maiya Sykes.

Gray, who is the co-founder of My Good – an organization created to help families who have lost loved ones due to police brutality – has made it known that proceeds from all streams of The Disco Song Remixes will go to My Good.

Petra-Kay’s Biography

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Petra-Kay Linton – known publicly as simply Petra-Kay – is a passion driven woman of God who seeks to enhance His kingdom through her music ministry. She began performing at the age of seven in church. Later on, in 2012, she became a member of the Radical Weapons and was privileged to share stages with some of the biggest names in gospel: Kevin Downswell, Jermaine Edwards, Joan Flemmings, Micah Stampley and many more.

After traveling far and wide to share the word of God with the Radical Weapons, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, she decided to step away from the group and continue on as a solo act. That said, Petra-Kay and her manager – Kamar Forrest of Danx440 Entertainment – have truly been walking by faith.

In 2019 she released her first single, Sovereign God, which was well received by gospel audiences worldwide. She followed up in 2020 with the now trending Chorus Medley Live (Extended Version), which surpassed a million views in less than a year. Her momentum continued in 2021, when she won the Sterling Gospel Music Award for Breakout Sensation of the Year.

Petra-Kay Linton has been a committed Christian for well over a decade and has no regrets about her decision to serve the Lord. She currently attends the New Life Worship Centre under the leadership of Pastor Steele.