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Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Lebron Dennis Returns with New Album “New Era”

Jazz Saxophonist Lebron Dennis Returns with new disc “New Era” from Trippin’ and Rhythm Records.

Contemporary Jazz Saxman Lebron Dennis comes back to the scene with a new, energetic project entitled, “New Era” – first released on June 24th, 2015 on Trippin and Rhythm Records. Joining Lebron on a few selections are special guests Julian Vaughn (bassist), Keith Fluitt (Vocals), Lin Rountree (Trumpet), Rachael Gehmilch (Violin) and many more. This is Lebron’s 2nd offering to date behind the successful release of “Shades” back in 2013. The ‘young lion’ joins an impressive list of jazz musicians who are still parading the circuit, helping to keep the pure essence of modern jazz music alive.

Janelle Monáe and Wondaland Records Present The EEPHUS Tour | Kicks Off Aug. 12th, 2015

JANELLE MONÁE AND WONDALAND PRESENT THE EEPHUS TOUR POWERED BY TOYOTA

TOUR FEATURES ENTIRE WONDALAND ROSTER
JANELLE MONÁE, JIDENNA, ROMAN GIANARTHUR, DEEP COTTON, AND ST. BEAUTY

WONDALAND RECORDS/EPIC RECORDS COMPILATION EP WONDALAND PRESENTS THE EEPHUS AVAILABLE AUGUST 14

(July 29, 2015 – New York, NY) – Wondaland Records and Epic Records are proud to officially announce the dates for what’s bound to be one of summer’s hottest tours, Janelle Monáe and Wondaland Records Present The EEPHUS Tour Powered by Toyota.

Lalah Hathaway to Release Dual Singles | New Live Album “Lalah Hathaway LIVE!” Coming Oct 30th, 2015

MULTIPLE GRAMMY® WINNER LALAH HATHAWAY TO RELEASE NEW DUAL SINGLES “ANGEL” / “LITTLE GHETTO BOY” AND NEW LIVE ALBUM LALAH HATHAWAY LIVE!, IN A NEW VENTURE BETWEEN HATHAWAY ENTERTAINMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT ONE MUSIC

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Nashville, TN (July 29, 2015) – The gifted voice of two-time GRAMMY® Award winning songstress Lalah Hathaway reinforces the stunning artistry that continues to make her a beloved fixture in music. Following sell-out shows in Los Angeles and Chicago, Lalah Hathaway brings her signature style to Anita Baker’s hit song “Angel” and to her father Donny Hathaway’s live song “Little Ghetto Boy” on her dual singles.

Mariah Carey to be Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame | Aug. 5th, 2015

MARIAH CAREY TO BE HONORED WITH
STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that singer Mariah Carey will be honored with the 2,556th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 5, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star in the category of Recording will be dedicated in front of the W Hollywood Hotel at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard.

Pianist Lafayette Harris, Jr. to Release New Project “Bend To The Light” on Aug. 7th, 2015

Lafayette Harris
New CD
“Bend To the Light”
+ Upcoming Live Appearances

Musicians: Lafayette Harris Jr.-piano, Lonnie Plaxico-bass, Willie Jones III-drums

Bend To The Light, which is my 7th CD, is a collection with music that is meant to leave people feeling good and inspired. Bending towards that positive energy in life is a lifelong goal for all of us and this music is inspired by that aspiration – especially the title cut. I wrote that tune for my sons who were quite active (thank god they are so strong and healthy) but, they doing the usual troublesome things that parents have to deal with: acting up, shouting, fighting, taking each others toys, etc. (They were about 5 and 7 years old at the time.)

Johnny Gill to Perform on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel 35th and Final Season

Multiple GRAMMY®-Nominated Recording Artist
Johnny Gill Performs on
BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel 35th and Final Season

(Los Angeles, CA – July 28, 2015) – Multiple GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist Johnny Gill will perform on Bobby Jones Gospel 35th and final season on the BET Network. A staple at BET since the network’s inception, Johnny started his career in Gospel music.

WATCH NEW VIDEO! Janet Jackson Drops New Video “No Sleeep” feat J. Cole

Watch Brand New Music Video from Janet Jackson for hit single “No Sleeep” feat J. Cole

Music Diva Janet Jackson breaks out a long awaited video for her hit single “No Sleeep,” feat hip hop artist J. Cole. The single continues to shake radio stations and music charts worldwide while building more anticipation for Ms. Jackson’s new album – set to break this Fall on Rhythm Nation/BMG. Our music editor A. Scott Galloway shared some thoughts about the blazing new track (Click HERE).

Bob Marley’s Two “Complete Island Recordings” Vinyl Box Set Collections Coming Sept. 25th, 2015

Bob Marley’s 70th Birthday Year Celebration Continues With Two Vinyl Box Set Releases

BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS THE COMPLETE ISLAND RECORDINGS AND THE COMPLETE ISLAND RECORDINGS: COLLECTOR’S EDITION OUT SEPTEMBER 25th

COLLECTIONS TO INCLUDE 11-LPS SPANNING A DECADE WORTH OF MARLEY’S MOST CELEBRATED ALBUM RELEASES ON ISLAND RECORDS

LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Bob Marley‘s 70th birthday year-long celebration (2015) continues with the release of two new box sets, The Complete Island Recordings and The Complete Island Recordings: Collector’s Edition. These two stunning vinyl collection sets will release September 25th, 2015, and feature 11 albums on 180-gram vinyl spanning a decade’s worth of Bob Marley & The Wailers releases on Island Records.

Travis Greene’s New Single “Intentional” is Now #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Songs Chart

TRAVIS GREENE’S SINGLE
“INTENTIONAL” TOPS THE GOSPEL
SELLING CHARTS

“Intentional” is Travis Greene’s First Single Off Of His Upcoming
Debut Album THE HILL

New York, NY – July 22, 2015 – Gospel singer Travis Greene’s hit song “Intentional” is now the top selling gospel track in the country according to both SoundScan and Billboard.com.

AsOne’s Debut Album Spends 3 Weeks @ #1 on Billboard’s CMTA Top Inspirational Albums Chart

ASONE’S SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM SPENDS 3 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS AT NO. 1 ON BILLBOARD’S CMTA TOP INSPIRATIONAL ALBUMS CHART; MAINTAINS TOP 15 POSITION ON TOP GOSPEL ALBUMS CHART

Nashville, TN (Wednesday, July 22, 2015) — Emerging interracial female duo AsOne‘s (First ever interracial female duo in recorded music history across all genres) self-titled debut album via 360MusicWorx/Capitol Christian Distribution/Universal Music Group spends 3 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s CMTA Top Inspirational Albums chart and has maintained a Top 15 position (3 consecutive weeks) on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart (#10 peak) landing at #11 this week.

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