Hard Truth Soldiers Tour hits Dallas Thursday, 05.14.09 House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar Street Dallas, Texas 75202
Arguably the strongest lineup of socially aware, hardcore hip-hop talent in recent memory,the Hard Truth Soldiers Tour 2009 is projected to be the largest independent hip-hop concert series this year. Epic in scope, it is the first in an annual string of music tours spanning the United States and Canada. The experience blends seasoned talent who literally boast sales in the millions - with up and coming young lions fierce in their commitment to quality music, the importance of independent media, and the ongoing fight for social justice.
Vist www.hardtruthsoldiers.com for more information on this tour and the artists performing: Paris Talib Kweli Dead Prez Immortal Technique Kam Pete Rock Planet Asia T-Kash The Conscious Daughters Uno the Prophet Jasiri X Nyoil Sellassie DJ True Justice
Brown Sugar the May Edition with Jay Clipp spinning: "Rep. Your City: Atl vs. NYC" Just back from London Jay Clipp will be the featured DJ for May.
Also featuring new music from Chrisette Michele's new album "Epiphany" in stores 05.05.09 Enter to Win tixs to see Chrisette w/Anthony Hamilton & Muysiq Soulchild & the new album!
www.myspace.com/chrisettemichele
Taureans get there early before 10pm for a special treat! On the tires in back DJ Select
STRICTLY ENFORCED DRESS CODE: NO WHITE Tee'S OR BASEBALL CAPS!
Kristinia is a 19-year old daughter of writer/producer/singer James DeBarge of the well-known 80's band DeBarge. She's the next urban pop star! First song "Goodbye" will be the next song featured in the national NIVEA TV campaign. The campaign will be running 4.6-7.15. Digital single "Goodbye" will be available beginning 4.7
This was the best Weds. nite ever! After a busy day at work I had the pleasure of going to the Stevie Wonder's Live at Last screening. The turnout was great and the Stevie fans had a blast. There was singing, dancing and clapping so I give it 5 stars. The visuals and the music were top notch. The lucky audience at the 02 Arena in in London where it was filmed gave Stevie and his band all kinds of love and it translated back to the viewing audience. This is a must have of the concert DVDs this year.
After the screening my husband and I turned into the Bonnie & Clyde of music junkies and hurried over to the House of Blues to catch Steel Pulse. They had a groovy, vibe going when we arrived and their fans transported me to another place. They energy in the room was beautiful and Steel Pulse not only gave the fans what they wanted, they were raising funds for the restoration of New Orleans. A signed guitar was being raffled off to raise the funds and awareness that New Orleans stills needs help.
Next stop the Prophet Bar. Wednesday nights are becoming an addiction for me. I love the open mic artists. They get up there with a captive audience and go for it. American Idol ain't got nothing on the Jam Sessions. This week's stand outs for me were Versus who performed a Dave Hollister tune and Lola who showed out with her cover of "Prototype" (Andre 3000). I'm a R&B chick so anytime you can carry the weight of another person's song like it was yours I'm good. The crowd was there to see Stokely but appreciated all the performers. After giving the up and comers their shine R.C. finally brings out Stokely and man was I not prepared for him. Stokely, R.C., Sean, Braylon and one of the baddest drummers in the country Chris Daddy Dave came out and smoked the stage with the illiest improvisation set I've seen in a while. This was not a mini Mint Condition set, this was all about Stokely using his voice as a instrument in tune with band. We all stood in awe during this musical journey. I'm posting their performance of "Blackbird" as I don't have the words to decribe what his performane was all about. He ended the set with "What Kind of Man" but this was after he and Chris Daddy Dave had a battle of the drum sticks that was violent! Don't sleep on Weds. nights in Dallas, if you come out you might just reconnect to your love of live music. Attendees included Lina, King Ashoka and the Dallas Conventions & Visitors Bureau who where filming a segment for www.visitblackdallas.com. The site will be designed to be an online magazine for the African American community locally and abroad, showcasing the wide variety of events, attractions, hotels, restaurants and night life interviewing Stokely on what he loves about Dallas. Nanette Lee is doing a monthly article on nitelife, Chris Arnold will cover sports, their first feature story is on Erykah and the new baby. They will also feature a variety of short video blogs of their team going to different events and interviewing artist and asking them why they love Dallas. Their first interview was with Stokley last night at the Jam Session.
Next up Atlanta's DJ Jamad @ the Zubar for Brown Sugar 1st Fridays, Frank McCombs on Sat. at the Loft and Estelle and Solonge on Monday @ the House of Blues. I know ya'll jealous because off all this good music fun I'm having.
Last night was another great night of music a the Prophet Bar. This Wednesday night just keeps getting hotter. R.C. the promoter and musical director for the Jam Sessions that held their weekly posted on Facebook that Erykah would be coming by last night. So me being the pessimist that I am acted like I didn't care. Well, after a couple of phone calls from friends headed down to Deep Ellum I shook off the funky disposition and went in search of the funk. I arrived and the place was packed. The singers and poets that participated in the open mic segment of the night were pretty darn good. The band was CRAZY! Those guys can play the hell out of anything and Claudia, girl you know you are a star. The best part of the night was seeing all my Facebook and twitter homies, it was like a reunion. I talked to Brook who is getting ready to launch a new hip hop site and my girl Eboni who is a stylist who has just had an amazing shoot with ANTM alumni Jade. I saw the pictures and Eboni gave Jade the bizness. DMoe who sings background for soulstar Eric Roberson was in the house looking all Detroit fly. He's in town writing and recording his new project. Back to EB
R.C. is such a gentleman, to bring out Erykah he had all the women get a free glass of champagn to toast her birthday. Erykah hit the stage and we sang the "happy birthday" song to her. She looked amazing in a red jacket and her down to her butt braids are back. She launched into the song "Me" and a 15 min. set that was priceless. It was such a blessing to see her out like that, she is definitely Dallas' own because she owned us last night. Thanks Erykah for sharing the start of your birthday with us, we appreciate ya. Houston where ya at, she's performing and hosting a after party in H-town next Friday. Visit www.713black.com for more details.
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