R.I.P. to Chicago Legend & R&B Hook King Johnny P (News)

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R.I.P. to a R&B hook king and Chi Town legend Johnny P. FakeShoreDrive reports the singer fell into a coma earlier this month, sparking death rumors. He was later put on life support. For those who don’t know or remember he’s responsible for many of Do or Die’s hooks including Po Pimp and the classic “Smile” from Scarface & 2 Pac. Check out some of his classics below
https://youtu.be/jJOvp7xxoTQ

Bianca Rodriguez – Layers (Download)

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[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/201161093″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Smooth buttery vocals. Soul-infused music. 25 year old singer/songwriter, Bianca “BeMyFiasco” Rodriguez makes her re-introduction with the release of her 2nd project “Layers.” It takes you on a journey through the mind & emotional state of Fiasco. Through the highs of new love, lust & passion, to the woes of a love unfulfilled. A true battle of the heart & mind. She has been singing since the age of three. Her influences include D’Angelo, Minnie Riperton, Anita Baker & SWV.

Paul Akujor – Sweet (Audio)

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21-year-old Paul Akujor who’s determined to bring back real R&B by adding a rich 90s vibe. Born in Nigeria and raised in Texas, the newcomer enjoyed some success with his first slow jam effort, Superhero. Now his third offering,Sweet , is set to take his  musical journey to new heights.

Lauryn Hill Announces Fall Tour (News)

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Lauryn Hill is back on the road and hitting 17 cities across the US & Canada starting on August 27th and ending on November 13th.  While she did no show for the Grammys and a canceled show in Baltimore recently she’s making sure to hit all the top spots in North America.
 
Lauryn Hill’s Fall 2016 tour dates are below:
08/27 Philadelphia, PA – the Mann
09/01 Highland Park, IL – Ravinia
09/02 Detroit, MI – the Fillmore
09/04 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
09/10 St. Louis, MO – Loufest
09/13 Louisville, KY – Louisville Palace
09/16 Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
09/18 Cleveland, OH – Hard Rock Live Rocksino
09/22 Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
09/24 Atlanta, GA – Chastain Park
09/25 Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre
10/01 Boston, MA – Wang Theatre
11/01 San Diego, CA – Copley Symphony Hall
11/06 Seattle, WA – McCaw Hall
11/08 Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
11/12 Las Vegas, NV – the Foundry at SLS
11/13 Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre