U-N-I Soul Hop: I LOVE THIS!

In stores now "Fried Chicken & Watermelon"
www.myspace.com/unimuzik

John Legend & Raphael Saadiq Tour Announced

John Legend kicks off his new album "Evolver" with a tour w/Raphael Saadiq. JL's "Evolver hits stores 10/28 and features guests Andre 3000, Estelle, Brandy ("Human" 11/11) & Kanye West. Check them out when they come to a town near you.

11/19 in Minneapolis, MN @ Northrop Auditorium
11/20 in Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre
11/24 in E. Lansing, MI @ Wharton Center For Performing Arts
11/26 in Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre
11/28 in Toronto, Ont. @ Roy Thompson Hall
11/29 in Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont Theatre
12/1 in Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont Theatre
12/2 in Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
12/5 in Philadelphia, PA @ Tower Theater
12/8 in Baltimore, MD @ Lyric Theatre
12/9 in Washington, DC @ Constitution Hall
12/10 in Greenville, SC @ Peace Center
12/12 in Charlotte, NC @ Ovens Auditorium
12/13 in Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center

Diamond Empowerment Fund comes to Dallas!

Dallas Rocks 2008:
Diamond Dinner will be a premiere fund raising event featuring an excusive seated dinner for 300 guests, followed by a festive after party for 500 total guests. Hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons, proceeds will benefit the Diamond Empowerment Fund.

November 7th, 7:00pm

Diamond Empowerment Fund
The Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.) envisions a future when poverty in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource is dramatically reduced through successful fund raising initiatives by the diamond jewelry industry to support projects that educate and empower... Africans locally. D.E.F. envisions an effort involving the following:

* Diamond jewelry industry supporting D.E.F. through the sale of their products with donations to the Fund;

* People donating to the Fund and also choosing to purchase diamond jewelry products that support D.E.F’s mission;

* African individuals, educational and service organizations, and government entities addressing poverty and education in keeping with D.E.F’s mission

Can A Sista Rock A Mic? in D.C. Oct. 8-10

Washington DC's all-woman urban music and arts festival makes it's 4th annual return October 8-11th 2008. The festival features some of the nation's most talented, emerging performers in art, music and beyond. Check out the schedule of events

www.bgirlmanifesto.com/casram

SoulTracks 2008 Readers Choice Awards Winners Announced

This is one event I did not want to miss, but due to work and family I just couldn't make it happen. I attended the 1st one last year and it was magical so I know this year's event was amazing. Please visit one of my favortie music sites to get the 411 on the event and the who won their covet award and the categories. Click here for the list of winners.

D'Angelo Buzz Single "I Found My Smile Again"

Let's hope our favorite soulster is back in the game. This is a great start just to hear new music from D. It's not mind blowing but it's not bad at all.



Music provided by Singersroom.com

Ledisi set to release 1st Holiday Album in Sept.

Verve Recording artist Ledisi will release her 1st Christmas album "It's Christmas" on Sept. 23rd. It will be a 12 track album with eight holiday tunes and 4 new songs co-written by Ledisi.

www.mysapace/ledisi