Don Carlos To Headline ‘Funk & Reggae B Street Block Party’ On Sept. 15th In Eureka, CA (@DonCarlosReggae)

For two days, September 14th and 15th, the entire block of B Street, between 4th and 5th Street (at the historic Victorian Loheide Building) in Eureka, California will be shut down for what is being called a Funk ‘n’ Reggae B Street Block Party.

Though there will be a slew of live performers, the two headlining acts for the event are Michael Franti & Spearhead on the 14th and Don Carlos on the 15th. This is a family show that will have food vendors, beverage booths, and an entertainment and educational Kids Zone.

Kyng Dyce – Biography (@dycerapper)

kyng dyceDavid Horace Sommerville, professionally known as KYNG DYCE, is a Jamaican recording artist specializing in both the hip-hop and dancehall genres. David began calling himself DYCE after doing a lot of research for a name that’s unique, unpredictable and above all else, something that would represent him, his versatility and creative writing skills. The KYNG was added much later after his status grew within the industry.

KYNG DYCE was born and raised in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston City, where he lived with his mother, father and siblings. He attended The Edith Dalton James High School, which is where he first realized his musical skills. It all happened in the 11th grade. KYNG DYCE and his friends would often meet behind the school yard and engage lyrical battles for fun. One particular day DYCE decided to perform one of his songs, and was both ecstatic and shocked when the other students began cheering uncontrollably after hearing just the first verse. In no time DYCE’s name spread throughout the entire school resulting in his fellow students occasionally asking him to rap for them, something he did with pleasure. Around that time his aspirations were to learn and master the art of sculpting, but that all changed once he saw the response from his peers. The name DYCE became popular throughout the school and that marked the beginning of a new promising career for the young KYNG.

KYNG DYCE has since committed himself to his career as a recording artist and with unshakeable support from his parents and other family members, he intends to continue on his journey. His catalogue includes: Like You (a collaboration done with established reggae artist Turbulence), Making Love Right Here (a catchy hip-hop song that he and his team are currently pushing), Money Up, Gi It Weh, and that is just to name a few. With his ability to do both hip-hop and dancehall with ease, KYNG DYCE has shared the stage with countless talented artists, both emerging and established.

Anyone wanting to work with KYNG DYCE in any capacity should contact him via email at dycerapper@yahoo.com.

Wayne Wonder, Serani & Others Confirmed For ‘Anything Goes Live’ In NYC On Aug. 31st (@Waynewonder25)

DJ Norie will be hosting ‘Anything Goes Live,’ the Labor Day weekend edition, on Saturday, August 31st. The event will be held at the popular Amazura Nightclub, located at 91-12 144th in Queens, New York.

Popular reggae / dancehall singer Wayne Wonder will join artists like Serani, Skip Marley, Noah Powa, Mr. Vegas and a slew of others live on stage. The show will begin at 10 PM and tickets are available from $55 to $100 USD.

Controversial Comedian / Actress Mo’Nique Will Be Honored At The Next 400 Gala (@moworldwide @webuyblackcom)

The Next 400 Gala and We Buy Black Convention will be held on August 23rd, 24th and 25th at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

This year’s honorees are: Mo’Nique, Yusuf Salaam, Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon and Mahmoud Abdul-Raouf. The keynote speaker will be Basheer Jones, with Derrick Boazman carrying out hosting duties. There is a $100 entrance fee. Click here for tickets.

Koffee Giving Away Free Tickets To Her Sold Out London Show (@originalkoffee)

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Koffee is giving two lucky fans, who were not able to buy tickets to her upcoming show in London, a chance to win a pair of tickets. Persons wanting to take advantage of this opportunity should head over to Koffee‘s Facebook and Instagram pages immediately and click on her story.

The London show will be held on Saturday, November 9th at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire.

Established Reggae Artist Turbulence Releases New Single With Canadian Artist Tha Vor (@thavor @turbulence876)

turbulence and thavorSometime ago Turbulence, who broke out on the reggae scene in the early 2000’s, got together with British / Canadian producer Demolition Man to lay vocals for a track with then emerging hip-hop artist Tha Vor. Both Turbulenceand Tha Vor were under the impression that the song, titled “Everyday Struggle,” would be released immediately, but sadly Demolition Man decided to stop the project and move on to something else.

Recently, a more established and business savvy Tha Vor, in consultation with his team, and after attempting to get the producer to complete the project on numerous occasions, decided to have it mastered and released on his own Ancient Tung Records. That being said, the song was officially released on July 30th, and has already been added to DJ Kat’s top 5 reggae chart in the U.K.

Click here to download “Everyday Struggle.”

Hip-Hop Ambassadors Questlove & DMC Will Be At This Year’s DIY Musician Conference In Austin (@cdbaby)

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Join hip-hop ambassadors Questlove and DMC, alongside the CD Baby team and dozens of other industry experts this August 16th through the 18th in Austin, Texas. Both of these Hip-Hop ambassadors will be at the event to share their wisdom, meet the DIY artist community, and deliver inspiring keynotes!

Questlove (drummer and band leader of The Roots) will explore the tools and technology that can support a musician’s creativity and business goals. While Darryl McDaniels (aka DMC from pioneering hip-hop group Run-D.M.C.) will reveal some things you rarely see beneath celebrity success. He’ll talk about his struggles, triumphs and how he reconnected with the power and meaning of his own musical life.