(New York, NY – November 20, 2018) Award-winning R&B singer K. Michelle gave fans just a little taste of what’s to come in 2019 by debuting her new single, “Save Me,” last night on the finale for VH1’s Love & Hip-Hop: Los Angeles. Capping off a very exciting and revealing season, K. Michelle showed her…
“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones” is Set to Air on December 9th, 2018 at 8PM ET
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BET Networks is set to premiere “Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. The special was taped in September at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, and will premiere on BET Networks on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at…
Southern Laced Interview with Yolanda Owens: the Skincare Chef of iWi fresh Farm-to-Skin Spa
SOUTHERN LACED spoke with Yolanda Owens Skincare Chef about iWi fresh Farm-to-Skin Spa in Atlanta, Georgia. As a college student, the Skincare Chef began making chemical-free skincare products for herself and friends with the knowledge she gained from her grandmother, who treated family illnesses with nutrition and self-made herbal remedies. During an interview with SOUTHERN…
J.PERIOD PRODUCES EPIC LIVE MIXTAPE WITH RAKIM, BLACK THOUGHT & PHAROAHE MONCH, NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON STREAMING PLATFORMS
(New York, New York, November 15, 2018) Today, thanks to a historic partnership with Dubset Media, J.PERIOD is proud to announce a milestone: The Live Mixtape [#Top5MCs Edition], a one-of-its-kind Hip Hop mixtape—performed and recorded LIVE on stage in one take—and available today, for the first time ever, on all major streaming platforms. For this…
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING RAPPER LIL’ KIM RELEASES OFFICIAL “NASTY ONE-REMIX” FEATURING STEFFLON DON, KRANIUM & HOODCELEBRITYY TODAY!!
(New York, NY-October 26) Grammy–award winner Lil’ Kim always has something hot to give the fans. Joined with an army of some of the hottest names in both hip-hop and reggae, The Queen Bee releases the long-awaited “Nasty One-Remix” featuring Stefflon Don, Kranium, and HoodCelebrityy. Produced by iLLWayno, the song takes it to the dancehalls…
The 2018 BET Hip Hop Turned up the Heat with Incredible Performances from Tip “T.I.” Harris, Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, Lil Pump, Cardi B, YG, A$AP Rocky, Lil Duval, Lil Baby, Flipp Dinero, Yella Beezy, Gunna and Pardison Fontaine
October 17, 2018 11:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2018 brought the heat to Miami, Florida on Saturday, October 6, 2018 for the annual taping of the most prominent hip hop showcase on television. Comedian and Actor Deray Davis hosted hip-hop’s biggest night of the year at The Fillmore…
Black Nativity is Back in a NEW LOCATION and is BIGGER and BETTER Than Ever!
(Atlanta, GA) October 17, 2018 – Dominion Entertainment Group is excited to announce the return of its hit holiday musical, Black Nativity: A Gospel Christmas Musical Experience featuring all-star castmates Q Parker (Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum recording group, 112), Latrice Pace (Stellar- and Grammy-nominated gospel group, The Anointed Pace Sisters), Zebulon Ellis (runner-up, Sunday Best All-Stars), Terry Burrell (original cast member from Dreamgirls), and gospel singer, Lawrence Flowers (hit song “More”). Due…
GRAMMY NOMINATED R&B SINGER TAMIA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “IT’S YOURS” OFF #1 ALBUM “PASSION LIKE FIRE”
Fresh off the heels of success with her successful #1 single “Leave It Smokin’,” Grammy-nominated R&B singer Tamia has released her new single “It’s Yours,” a mid-tempo groove produced by Lil Ronnie. The single is featured on Tamia’s new album Passion Like Fire that is currently in stores. If you haven’t already seen Tamia on the “Passion Like Fire…
L.A. REID AND RAPHAEL SAADIQ TEAM UP TO SIGN SONGSTRESS THE BONFYRE
(Atlanta, GA – Thursday, October 11, 2018) – L.A Reid’s new music label HITCO recently teamed up with Raphael Saadiq’s production company, Toler Heights Music, to sign songstress The Bonfyre. The Atlanta based singer caught the attention of Saadiq a few years ago, who would work with her to develop and hone her signature soulful style….
OSCAR NOMINEE ANGELA BASSETT HOSTS RELEASE EVENT TO CELEBRATE FRIEND & VOCAL POWERHOUSE LEDISI
(October 2 – Los Angeles, LA) – On Saturday, September 29 it was a grand time had by all as Oscar nominee Angela Bassett hosted a release reception for Twelve-time Grammy nominee Ledisi who was thrilled to have released her second book The Walk: Accepting Your Life As It Is Now with Noah’s Ark Publishing (2018). Held at the Grammy Museum…
MULTI-GRAMMY AWARD WINNER INDIA.ARIE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THAT MAGIC”
(New York, NY- September 14, 2018) Multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter India.Arie is back with a bit of musical enchantment with the official release of her new single “That Magic” featured on her forthcoming album WORTHY in February via Songbird/BMG. Co-produced by Aaron W. Lindsey and Branden Burch, India with her trademark warmth, care, and precision lovingly…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Episode 7: The Shindellas
The three-part harmony girl band made up of Stacy Johnson, Tamara Williams, and Kasi Jones, is the brainchild of multi-Grammy nominated songwriting-production team Louis York a.k.a. Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly (Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Fantasia), who also wrote and produced both “Reconsider” and “Ain’t That The Truth.”
THE SUGARHILL GANG JOINS HIP HOP PIONEERS GRANDMASTER MELLE MEL & SCORPIO OF THE FURIOUS 5 TO FORM SUPERGROUP
(New York, NY – November 9, 2018) The evolution of Hip Hop has come a long way from its humble beginnings back in the 1970s. Now the highest grossing genre in pop culture, Hip Hop has taken over the airwaves, fashion, television, movies and more. In 2019, the Sugarhill Gang, one of Hip Hop’s legendary…
Ludacris, Migos, Metro Boomin and More Headline EA SPORTS BOWL Welcome to Atlanta Music Showcase
November 05, 2018 11:22 AM Eastern Standard Time REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and On Location Experiences (OLE) revealed the musical lineup for EA SPORTS BOWL at the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest in Atlanta. Once again serving as the unofficial kickoff to the biggest weekend in the NFL season,…
IT’S HOLIDAY SEASON!! GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSIC ICON DIONNE WARWICK CELEBRATES A VERY HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS WITH THE RELEASE OF “MELE KALIKIMAKA” FEATURING FIJI & NOMAD
(New York, NY-November 2, 2019) Grammy Award-winning music icon Dionne Warwick is celebrating the holidays with the release of the Hawaiian-themed holiday song “Mele Kalikimaka” (Merry Christmas) featuring Fiji and NomaD. Written in 1949 by Robert Alex Anderson, the song has been covered by artists including Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, Jimmy Buffett, Don…
JUNO AWARD WINNING REGGAE ARTIST KIRK DIAMOND RELEASES NEW SINGLE “ONCE UPON A TIME”
(Monday, October 29 – Toronto, ON) On Friday, October 19, JUNO Award-winning Canadian reggae artist, Kirk Diamond released his new single “Once Upon a Time,” a follow up to his 2017 EP GREATER. On the heels of winning his first JUNO award earlier this year (equivalent to a Grammy), Mr. Diamond dropped another gem for…
Contemporary jazz-R&B Funkster, Brian Culbertson Multi-award Winning Ensemble, Jazz in Pink
ATLANTA, GA (October 3, 2018) Georgia jazz & R&B music lovers!! Award-winning jazz-R&B multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, Brian Culbertson, will be back in the Atlanta, GA metro area in ten days!! Known for his distinct brand of genre-crossing contemporary jazz, R&B and funk, Culbertson crafted thirteen new songs that were released as his fifteenth studio album, “Colors of…
BET News Premieres One-Hour Special “When We All Vote” Hosted by Angela Rye on Wednesday October 3 at 10:00 PM ET/PT
October 02, 2018 02:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Wednesday, October 3, at 10 PM, ET/PT, BET News will broadcast When We All Vote, a news special hosted by noted political pundit Angela Rye that aims educate and inspire viewers to register and vote in the upcoming midterm elections. Shot on location in…
Lil Wayne, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, Cardi B., YG, and A$AP Rocky Set to Perform at the BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2018
October 02, 2018 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2018, the biggest night for hip-hop on television, is only getting bigger and better with Lil Wayne performing fresh off the heels of the release of his highly anticipated album Tha Carter V. Other confirmed performers include hip-hop mogul and BET’s The…
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Episode 10 | Friends of Survivors’ Annual Pink the Runway Show on Oct. 7th
SOUTHERN LACED spoke with Kimberly Minor, the vice president of Friends of Survivors, about their inaugural Pink the Runway Show. In previous years, this show has drawn fashionistas from all over Mississippi and raised money for Mississippians undergoing cancer treatments by way of collaborations with local designers, business owners and local talents. This year, the…
A Field Trip to Educate 50 African American High School Males about Significant Events and Achievements of the Civil Rights Movement
ATLANTA, GA (September 21, 2018) Chat & Chew!! Fifty teenage males from various high schools, in Macon, GA, will participate in a day-long field trip to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama State University. This second 2018 Chat & Chew installment will provide the students with another opportunity to learn the importance of the Civil Rights Movement and how it impacts their everyday lives. …
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Episode 9: The First Annual Met Gala | Hosted by Santana
SOUTHERN LACED spoke with Shanel Jones, the founder of JxnHipHopScene and the Mississippi Met Gala, about her role in the media industry, advice for Jackson artist, the First Annual Met Gala, and much more! Shanel Jones shared her experience about her event in a detailed conversation with SOUTHERN LACED host Santana for the GET LACED……
GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast | Episode 8 |Actress LeCourtney Young-Harness | Hosted by Santana
Actress, speaker, entrepreneur and talk show host, LeCourtney Young-Harness stopped by the GET LACED… LET’S TALK! Podcast to discuss her role in the Soujourner Truth short documentary, “Seed of the Free”. With over 15 years as a professional actress, the Louisiana Film Prize Festival nominee is known for her roles in Get on Up, Cadillac…
The BET “Hip Hop Awards” 2018 Will Premiere on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8PM ET/PT on BET Networks
September 12, 2018 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The BET “Hip Hop Awards” will return to The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater for the second consecutive year on Saturday, October 6, 2018, and will premiere on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8:00PM ET/PT. Grammy Award-winning, Multi-Platinum artist, Drake leads this year’s…
Hello Sunshine x Together Live to Feature Diverse Female-Led Stories and Conversations With High-Profile Women Including Reese Witherspoon, Yara Shahidi, and Abby Wambach
September 11, 2018 12:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hello Sunshine and Together Live are partnering to bring a touring live event experience to cities across North America featuring authentic storytelling and inspiring conversations for and by intersectional, intergenerational women. Appearances in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Toronto, Cincinnati, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Minneapolis, Fayetteville, AR,…
J.PERIOD TO RECORD MIXTAPE LIVE ON STAGE WITH RAKIM, PHAROAHE MONCH, FEATURING BLACK THOUGHT AND SURPRISE SPECIAL GUESTS!
(New York, NY- September 11, 2018) J.PERIOD’s collaborative, improvisational performance series, THE LIVE MIXTAPE, is just that: a hip-hop mixtape, performed and recorded live on stage—in one take—by some of hip hop’s most celebrated MCs, and one of its most groundbreaking DJs. On Thursday, September 13, J.PERIOD brings this dynamic format to Sony Hall in…
