Mar 2, 2011
Diddy-Dirty Money is loading up the Last Train To Paris and preparing to take their show on the road. Beginning next month, the trio will begin the North American trek of their tour, kicking off April 13 in Minneapolis and performing 20 dates in the states. Check out Diddy’s video announcement below and see the tour dates listed below to see when Dirty...
Feb 10, 2011
In support of her wildly successful 5th album “Loud” (which is currently the #5 selling album in the country), Rihanna is hitting the road with her “Loud” tour, giving her North American fans a chance to join in the action, the first set of dates have been released with more to come. This post will be updated as dates are added so be...
Feb 8, 2011
With her sophomore album “21″ hitting stores in less than two weeks, UK Singer Adele is gearing up to launch her North American tour this Spring. I’ve never actually seen her live, but I’ve heard Adele ROCKS THE HOUSE and her vocals are something to remember. We’ll be reviewing her new album right here on Sound-Savvy in a few...
Jun 8, 2010
I wanna address an issue I have with Hot 97 and their treatment of “media professionals” – because that’s what I am. By now, most of you have read my concerns on Twitter about the way I was treated at Hot 97’s Summer Jam. Let me give you some background: A few months back I was contacted by a member of Hot 97’s marketing team to come and provide...
Jun 8, 2010
This year, I attended my first ever Summer Jam hosted by NYC’s legendary Hot 97 radio station. Summer Jam is historically known for boasting a line-up of megastars and hails as the premier hip-hop festival event of the summer season. But what’s more notable than it’s announced lineup is usually the unannounced special guest performers who just happen to...
May 10, 2010
UPDATED 5/10/2010: Maxwell has added Erykah Badu and Melanie Fiona to the lineup for this summer’s tour! The tour kicks off in Cleveland Ohio, with Melanie Fiona and Erykah Badu joining the tour on June 11 in Atlanta and performing on select dates Ohhhhh I think this is going to be such audible bliss!!! Maxwell. Jill Scott. Two Artists. One Night. One...
Mar 4, 2009
Artist: Chrisette MicheleVenue: Spirit Square – Charlotte, NCDate: 2.28.09 Once a year, the CIAA Basketball Tournament visits Charlotte, NC bringing along a whirlwind of events for participants and spectators of all ages; so many, in fact, that there’s rarely a slow moment during the entire weekend. But when Chrisette Michele takes the stage, trust me:...
Jan 27, 2009
Lil’ Wayne Exclusive from AT&T Did you know Lil’ Wayne is the most popular music artist on Facebook – 1.3 million fans and counting ? Now, he’s teaming up with AT&T to release his new single via the social network for the very first time! Don’t miss Lil Wayne’s live, world-debut performance of his highly-anticipated new...
Dec 7, 2008
We may be in a recession, but even in the midst of hard economic times some rappers still find it in their hearts to give the fans what they want – in the booth AND on the stage. ATL-Native Ludacris and Soulja Boy Tellem took to the stage at the Tabernacle in Atlanta for a free concert sponsored by AT&T in celebration of the SEC Football Championship...
Dec 4, 2008
ATL-Readers, this one’s for you: Ludacris and Soulja Boy are set to perform this Saturday, Dec. 6th at 8 p.m. at the Tabernacle in Atlanta for AT&T’s ‘Unofficial’ 2008 SEC Football Championship Afterparty. Ludacris will perform some of his most popular songs as well as some new cuts from his album Theater of the Mind, which dropped on Nov....