I don’t know if Omarion will be able to ever top his video for “Touch.” But the video for his new single “Speedin” still does a good job of illustrating the song. Check O out when performs at Philly’s Theatre of Living Arts on March 6.
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North Philly-based rapper Meek Mill will rock the mic at Reading’s Silo Nightclub on March 13. Call 610.233.7381 for more info. In the meantime, peep his video for the song “Make ’Em Say.” Below are videos by other local artists. Continue reading ‘Local videos’
Drake is readying to headline his first tour while he prepares to drop the most anticipated hip-hop album of 2010. Today marked the first day of general-public ticket sales for his Home Away from Home Tour at Penn State University. Drizzy will perform at PSU on April 9 and at Cheyney University on May 6. Visit www.ticketmaster.com for more info. Details weren’t available for the Cheyney show at press time.
Snoop Dogg
The year is young—but I think it’s safe to say that Snoop Dogg’s “I Wanna Rock” is going to be one of the best singles of 2010. Snoop, like Jay-Z, is a rap vet, but he’s agruably one of the most relevant artists in today’s rap game. Check out Snoop when he performs in Philly on Feb. 28. You can also download his “I Wanna Rock” (remix featuring Jigga) right here. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
Meth, the extrovert of Wu-Tang, in Harrisburg. Photo by Leon Laing.
Da Rockwilder at the Chameleon
Rap collective Wu-Tang Clan may represent New York City, but Method Man has rocked the mic in Harrisburg before. On Feb. 26, Meth returns to Central Pa. with his smoking partner collaborator Redman to set the stage ablaze at Chameleon Club in Lancaster. See below for more upcoming events. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
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Local R&B singer Sincere. Photo by Leon Laing
In the photo above, local R&B singer Sincere opens up for Trey Songz and Fabolous on Dec. 20. He and former group member Siano will perform in Hummelstown on Feb. 13 — just in time for Valentine’s Day. And Harrisburg-based artists Shaashawn Dial and Michelle G. were once part of the defunct SisterArt association. Now the two will be releasing individual CDs this month. See below for more info. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
Trey gets intimate during his Dec. 20 performance. Photo by Leon Laing.
The Harrisburg area’s smaller urban music market can only attract B-list celebrities sometimes. But on Dec. 20, LeRon McCoy (LeSean’s brother) and Reggie Guy of Dream Catcher Entertainment came on stage and debunked the haters and naysayers. Dream Catcher did manage to bring two A-list acts to Harrisburg, they told the audience. Continue reading ‘Say aah’
Talk about your obstacles: First the bus. Now the snow.
Rakim’s bus broke down on Nov. 14, so he rescheduled his concert for today. According his spokesperson Matthew Kemp, the show will still go on tonight despite the snow. Judd Goodman, Dragonfly Club proprietor, also confirmed that the concert will be held at his venue. Click here to read our interview with Rakim.
Eric B. (right) and Rakim. Photo from the group’s Gold compilation album.
The iconic Rakim Allah will rock the mic at Harrisburg’s Dragonfly nightclub on Dec. 19. Rhymefest (co-writer of Kanye’s “Jesus Walks”), windchILL, J. Bair, M.I.H. and others will open up for the celebrity wordsmith. With gems, such as “Paid In Full,” “I Ain’t No Joke” and “Juice (Know the Ledge),” Rakim raised the bar for lyricism while schooling the youth with his 5 Percent Nation teachings. Continue reading ‘Rakim interview’
I'm diggin' the flyer's design for the Flashing Lights party.
Concerts
Dec. 10: Smooth Jazz 92.7 Presents the Lancaster County 1st Annual Holiday Cultural Event. 7:30 p.m., Millersville University’s Lyte Performing Arts Center in Millersville. Web: http://www.syllirama.com.
Dec. 19: Rakim. Doors open at 9 p.m. Showtime is 10 p.m., Dragonfly Club in Harrisburg. Web: http://www.dragonflyclub.com.
Dec. 20. Fabolous and Trey Songz. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Phone: 520.548.6979. Web. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Mar. 16: Jay-Z with Young Jeezy. 7:30 p.m., Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh. Phone: 412.642.1800. Continue reading ‘Upcoming events’
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