urban music and culture
Vivica A. Fox stars in the 50 Cent video above.
McKnight and Fox in Harrisburg
Brian McKnight will be performing in Harrisburg, but he just won’t be singing. The R&B crooner/songwriter will be acting, too, in a comedy play with actress Vivica A. Fox.
Rapper/actor/activist will give a lecture at Millersville University on Oct. 14. The event, titled “Soulful Expression with Common,” begins at 9 p.m. at MU’s Brooks Gym. The lecture is free an open to the public.
Continue reading ‘Common at MU’
Marsha from Floetry poses for vigoronline.com. Photo by Leon Laing.
On the heels of her debut album’s release, Marsha Ambrosius will hold an inside-the-studio event at Warmdaddy’s in Philadelphia on Sept. 16. The singer with robust vocals is also a songwriter who wrote for the late King of Pop. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
Rick Ross was supposed to perform at the Liacouras Center in Philly on Sept. 17. But according to comcasttix.com, the show has been cancelled. R&B crooner J. Holiday was going to open up for Ricky Rozay. Continue reading ‘Rick Ross show cancelled, T.I. at PSU’
Pop sensation Justin Bieber performs in Allentown today.
Snoop Dogg is a rap vet who is still relevant today. Check him out when he performs at Philly’s TLA on Aug. 30 at 8:30 p.m. Visit livenation.com for more info. Fo shizzle my nizzle.
John Mayer performs in Hershey tonight, and Paramore performs there this Saturday.
Fat Joe will rock the mic at Reading’s Silo Nightclub on Aug. 21.
Concerts
Aug. 6: Leela James and 76 Degrees. 5 to 10 p.m., Second and Markets sts. in Harrisburg. Phone: 717.599.5188.
Aug. 6: Meek Mill. 10 p.m., Club XS in York. Phone: 717.324.8361.
Aug. 6: taragirl. 9:30 p.m., World Cafe Life in Philadelphia. Web: worldcafelive.com.
Aug. 7: Teena Marie and Keith Sweat. 8 p.m., Robin Hood Dell in Philadelphia. Web: www.livenation.com. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
Trey Songz will perform in Upper Darby on Aug. 25. Photo by Leon Laing.
Concerts
July 23: Charlie Mack’s Party 4 Peace ft. Bell, Biv, Devoe, Naughty By Nature, Heavy D, Doug E. Fresh and MC Lyte. 9 p.m., Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ. Web: www.livenation.com.
July 24: Killah Priest with opening acts windchILL, LaDii J and Ra Dash. 10 p.m., Dragonfly Club in Harrisburg. Web: www.dragonflyclub.com.
July 29: Nas and Damian Marley. 8 p.m., House of Blues in Atlantic City, NJ. Web: www.livenation.com.
July 29: La Roux. 8 p.m., Trocadero in Philalphia. Web: www.livenation.com. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
DJs E Stacks (left) and Akio show their bling. Photo by Leon Laing.
Local promoter Showlove is back at it. He’ll hold another Shadyville party at Harrisburg’s Privado on July 11. Video vixen Ashley Logan will host. Speaking of models, catch the 2010 Top Model Cruise on June 26. Last but not least, our concert listing includes A-listers Diddy and more. Continue reading ‘Upcoming Events’
