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Soul Train and 105.3 WDAS FM Present Annual Holiday Concert

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SOUL TRAIN MUSIC PRESENTS: THE FIRST ANNUAL “WDAS-FM HOLIDAY JAM” Featuring Live Performances by Jill Scott, Kem, Ledisi, Joe and Faith Evans 105.3 FM, WDAS, Philly’s Best R&B and Old School, announced today the first annual “WDAS-FM Holiday Jam” presented by Soul Train Music on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the Liacouras Center. The spectacular lineup will feature live performances by Jill Scott, Kem, Ledisi, Joe and Faith Evans. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 3, at 10:00 a.m. via http://www.comcasttix.com and http://www.wdasfm.com. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the show starting at 7:00 p.m. “It’s an incredible opportunity – … Continue reading Soul Train and 105.3 WDAS FM Present Annual Holiday Concert

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Robert Glasper Experiment, Black Radio 2, and Saving Black Music

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Who is Robert Glasper? We’ll let him explain in his own words,“Black music is the house that has many rooms. Black people have invented so many dope genres that everyone loves: Jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, rock, hip-hop, and the list goes on. I’m just visiting all those rooms. It’s my mansion; it’s our mansion. I don’t have to exclude anything. With that said, who knows where I’ll go next.”Robert talks about his success in getting artists to work with him on the Black Radio 2 project by using twitter. He is currently enjoying a successful hit R&B record on Urban … Continue reading Robert Glasper Experiment, Black Radio 2, and Saving Black Music

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Performances From ‘Made In America’ Festival Brings About Unity

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The Jay-Z organized two day Budweiser Made in America festival, (which benefited The United Way) turned the city of Philadelphia into the live-entertainment capital of America during The Labor Day Weekend. The event, which took place on four of the blocks of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, had a lot to live up to. The event attended by 74,000 music fans was generally considered to be a success. The festival featuring 30 performers, went off without any major security hitches or violence. It gave a boost to the local economy while generating income for hotels, restaurants, and … Continue reading Performances From ‘Made In America’ Festival Brings About Unity

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"Rapper" Jill Scott Talks About Being Recruited by Young Jeezy for New Album

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Jill Scott Says in [VIDEO] that Working with Jeezy ‘made sense in a nonsensical way’ MTV NEWS.COM When recruiting guests for his long-awaited TM:103 – Hustlerz Ambition, Young Jeezy called upon rap’s heaviest hitters. Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, T.I., Andre 3000 and Fabolous all show up for the Snowman’s latest LP, which was released in stores on Tuesday. One collaboration, however, stands out among the rest, so if “Trapped” featuring Jill Scott makes you hit the rewind button, don’t worry, it was by design. “I’ve been doing quote-unquote unusual pairings lately,” Scott told MTV News on the red carpet … Continue reading "Rapper" Jill Scott Talks About Being Recruited by Young Jeezy for New Album

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Jill Scott Announces Tour Dates

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Budweiser Superfest Presents Jill Scott’s Summer Block Party with Special Guests: Anthony Hamilton, Mint Condition and DJ Jazzy Jeff; Hosted by Doug E. Fresh ST. LOUIS and LOS ANGELES- Budweiser, Live Nation Entertainment and Haymon Events announced today the return of Budweiser Superfest featuring Grammy® Award-winning R&B soul singer Jill Scott for a month-long, nationwide concert tour beginning July 26 in Boston. Tickets are on sale now for the hottest party of the summer: Budweiser Superfest Presents: Jill Scott’s Summer Block Party. The Budweiser Superfest, produced by Live Nation Entertainment-Haymon Ventures, LLC brings Scott’s neosoul groove to amphitheaters around the … Continue reading Jill Scott Announces Tour Dates

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Jill Scott Scores First #1 on Billboard 200 – Tops U.S. Album Chart

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LOS ANGELES (Billboard)- R&B singer Jill Scott celebrates her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart as her fourth studio effort, “The Light of the Sun,” debuts atop the list with 135,000 sold according to Nielsen SoundScan. She’s been notching hits on the chart beginning with her 2000 debut, “Who Is Jill Scott?,” rose to a No. 17 peak the following year. Since then, she’s released three more studio albums, a live set and a collaborations collection. -Jill Scott: The Billboard Cover Story A word that captures Jill Scott’s vibe of late? “Free.” “That’s the word I’ve been … Continue reading Jill Scott Scores First #1 on Billboard 200 – Tops U.S. Album Chart