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Elmiene

8 concerts

Elmiene, a British-Sudanese neo-soul and R&B singer from Oxford, creates emotionally honest music with soulful vocals. Known for hits like "Golden" and "Reclusive," he gained acclaim with EPs "El-Mean" and "Marking My Time." His debut album, "sounds for someone," features collaborations with Raphael Saadiq. Elmiene has received a Brit Award nomination for Rising Star and was featured in BBC Sound of polls.

Trap Karaoke

5 concerts

Trap Karaoke, founded in New York by Jason Mowatt in 2015, revolutionized live entertainment. It transformed traditional karaoke into a high-energy, user-generated concert experience centered on trap, hip-hop, and R&B music. Known for fostering community and self-expression, it features fan performances and has seen appearances from artists like 2 Chainz and Yo Gotti. The event has garnered recognition, including a "Litty Award".

Raheem DeVaughn

6 concerts

Raheem DeVaughn, born in Newark, New Jersey and raised in D.C., is "The Love King" of R&B and neo-soul. Known for hits like "Woman" and "Customer," his smooth vocals and romantic lyrics earned Grammy nominations. He has released albums like "Love Euphoria" and "Winter In Love," collaborating with artists such as T-Pain.

Jagged Edge

5 concerts

Atlanta contemporary R&B vocal group formed in 1995. Twin brothers Brandon and Brian Casey (from Hartford) with Kyle Norman and Richard Wingo. Signed to Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def; hits include “Let’s Get Married” and Grammy-nominated “Where the Party At.”

GloRilla

3 concerts

Memphis hip-hop artist GloRilla broke out with 2022 single F.N.F. (Let’s Go), sparking the viral #FNFChallenge and leading to a deal with Yo Gotti’s CMG/Interscope. Her debut album GLORIOUS hit 69,000 units, with Grammy-nominated hits like Yeah Glo! and a collab with Megan Thee Stallion.

Musiq Soulchild

16 concerts

Philadelphia singer Musiq Soulchild helped pioneer early-2000s neo-soul, blending hip hop and storytelling with raw vocals. He earned 13 Grammy nominations, sold millions worldwide, and rose from street-corner singing to a 2000 Def Jam deal.

Jeezy

9 concerts

Atlanta rapper Jeezy (formerly Young Jeezy, earlier Lil’ J) is a leading figure in Southern trap. His 2005 major-label debut Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 helped propel him to top commercial success, followed by albums like TM104.

Latto

24 concerts

Atlanta-based rapper Latto is a three-time Grammy nominee and 2023 BET Best Female Hip-Hop Artist winner. Signed to RCA in 2020, she released Queen of Da Souf, Gold-certified 777, and Sugar Honey Iced Tea. Hit single: Big Energy.

Meek Mill

1 concert

Philadelphia rapper Robert "Meek Mill" Williams is a Grammy-nominated recording artist and entrepreneur known for songs like Ima Boss, Dreams and Nightmares (Intro), All Eyes on You, and Going Bad. He founded Dream Chasers and co-chairs REFORM Alliance.

Funk Flex

1 concert

2 Chainz

9 concerts

2 Chainz, born Tauheed Epps in College Park, Georgia, is a Grammy-winning Southern hip-hop and trap artist. Known for his distinctive style, clever wordplay, and charismatic persona, he gained fame with hits like "No Lie" and "Birthday Song". His albums include "Based on a T.R.U. Story" and "Pretty Girls Like Trap Music". He has collaborated with numerous artists, including Drake, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne, and is recognized for his engaging touring and "Most Expensivest" series.

The Roots

1 concert

Philadelphia rap band formed in 1987 by Black Thought and ?uestlove. Broke through with Things Fall Apart (platinum); “You Got Me” with Erykah Badu won a Grammy. House band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon; won Grammys for Wake Up! with John Legend.

Crystal Waters

1 concert

Crystal Waters is a multi-platinum dance/house singer, songwriter and producer. Best known for 1991’s Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless) and 100% Pure Love, she has 12 #1 Billboard Dance hits, hosts I AM HOUSE Radio, and earned 6 ASCAP awards.

Backyard Band

1 concert

Backyard Band delivers a raw, powerful mix of Rock'n'Roll, Blues, and Punkrock-Attitüde. Their characteristic garage sound bridges legends like Little Richard and The Sonics, known for being dirty, direct, and captivating. They are recognized for their energetic shows and honest rock'n'roll power.

CeCe Peniston

1 concert

CeCe Peniston is a disco diva born in Dayton, OH, raised in Phoenix. Crowned Miss Black Arizona (1989), she signed with A&M in the early ’90s. Her gold debut album Finally hit No. 36, with Top 10 single "Finally" and "We Got a Love Thang."

Adam Blackstone

1 concert

Trenton, New Jersey-born bassist, songwriter and producer Adam Blackstone spans jazz, R&B, hip-hop and pop. Best known as musical director for Nicki Minaj and Justin Timberlake; earned Emmy nods for 2018 and 2020 Super Bowl halftime shows.

KAYTRANADA

2 concerts

Montreal-raised Haitian-Canadian producer Kaytranada blends J Dilla-inspired hip-hop beats with woozy house grooves. His debut album 99.9% won the 2016 Polaris Music Prize and a 2017 Juno; Bubba earned 2 Grammys in 2021.

The Remedy

SNACKTIME

Philadelphia band that started with free shows in Rittenhouse Square, drawing huge crowds and selling out its first headlining club gig. Went on to sell out headlining shows, play Lollapalooza and Newport Folk Festival, and support Portugal. The Man.

Miguel

Los Angeles (San Pedro) progressive R&B singer-songwriter. Broke through co-writing Jaheim’s Grammy-nominated “Finding My Way Back,” then scored hits “Sure Thing” and Grammy-winning “Adorn” from Kaleidoscope Dream (2012). Also known for collabs with Mariah Carey and Wale.

Black Thought

Philly-born Roots MC Black Thought: incisive ’90s street poet (“What They Do”). Grammy winner (“You Got Me” w/ Erykah Badu); LPs Things Fall Apart+. Worked w/ Danger Mouse.

The Roots Picnic

Pusha T

Bronx-born, Virginia-raised rapper Pusha T, known for intricate wordplay, rose to fame with Clipse. His solo career includes acclaimed albums like "Daytona" and "It's Almost Dry," featuring collaborations with Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, and more. Notable for hits like "Untouchable" and "The Story of Adidon," he’s also been in a high-profile feud with Drake. Pusha T is a Grammy nominee and integral part of G.O.O.D. Music.

Tems

Lagos-born Nigerian singer-songwriter/producer blending intimate, spiritual alt-R&B/Afrobeats; known for "For Broken Ears", "If Orange Was a Place"; Grammy & BET winner.

Lay Bankz

Lay Bankz, from Philadelphia, blends club, Hip-Hop, and R&B with dynamic dance. Influenced by legends, she's a TikTok sensation with 3.8M followers and 135M likes.

DJ Diamond Kuts

Tina Dunham, aka Diamond Kuts, was born in Philadelphia and became the first woman DJ on Philly radio. Known for trap-EDM and pop-R&B tracks like "Dribble" and "Hella Sauce," she has spun for artists like Nicki Minaj and Lil Mama.

CeeLo Green

Atlanta-born soul and hip-hop singer known for Goodie Mob and the Dirty South movement. Produced the Pussycat Dolls’ “Don’t Cha,” and with Gnarls Barkley won a Grammy for “Crazy.” Solo hit “Fuck You” led to the multi-platinum LP The Lady Killer.

Cosmo Baker

Kur

Lenny Kravitz

Rock musician Lenny Kravitz blends soul, rock, and funk. The writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has won four consecutive Grammy Awards, setting a record for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. He has released 11 studio albums.

Rich Medina

DJ Mal-Ski

D'Angelo

Born in Richmond, Virginia, D'Angelo is a neo-soul pioneer inspired by Marvin Gaye and Prince. Known for "Brown Sugar" and Grammy-winning albums "Voodoo" and "Black Messiah," he collaborated with the likes of Lauryn Hill and Common, and contributed "Unshaken" to Red Dead Redemption 2.

Laila!

Brooklyn-born singer, songwriter, and producer LAILA! makes modern R&B/pop. Her songs Like That! and Not My Problem hit No. 1, and debut album Gap Year! earned Best of 2024 nods from outlets incl. Pitchfork and Billboard.

Jermaine Dolly

Philadelphia-born contemporary gospel/CCM artist Jermaine Dolly grew up in the church, toured as a background vocalist for Tye Tribbett, and appeared on Tribbett’s Grammy-winning Greater Than. His 2015 debut single “You” hit #20 on Billboard Hot Gospel Songs.

Peyton

Peyton, born in Houston, blends classical and gospel influences. Signed to Stones Throw by Peanut Butter Wolf, she debuted with "Roller Coaster." She's collaborated with Steve Lacy and gained recognition with "Sweet Honey" on HBO's Insecure. Her 2021 album PSA involved producers like Biako and Vicky Farewell.

All You Can Sing

Maxwell

Brooklyn-born neo-soul star Maxwell redefined R&B with Urban Hang Suite and hits “Ascension”/“Lake By the Ocean”; 4x platinum, Billboard No.1, 3 Grammys, NAACP & Soul Train “Legend.”