NEWS: Tank Announces "The Couples Retreat Tour" Dates

Just in time for Valentines Day, *my husband* Tank releases the dates for his "Couples Retreat Tour" and is ready to spread the love February 10th where he will be kicking off his first show in my home state of Raleigh, NC! 


Ladies, Gentlemen, Couples and Single Folk, this is definitely going to be a very sexy & intimate tour and its imperative to be in attendance! Check below to see if Tank will be gracing a city near you!  

“The Couples Retreat Tour” Dates:

Feb. 10 – Raleigh, NC – Club Taboo
Feb. 11 – Killeen, TX – Killeen Auditorium
Feb. 13 – New York, NY – Blue Note
Feb. 14 – Washington, D.C. – Opera Lounge
Feb. 15 – Philadelphia, PA – (Private)
Feb. 16 – Tampa, FL – Boomerang Martini Bar
Feb. 17 – Atlanta, GA – Club Bella
Feb. 18 – Dallas, TX – Palladium Cabaret

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Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Dru Hill, Charlie Wilson, SWV and More @ 2012 Essence Music Festival

 "Celebrating The Power of Our Voice" 

July 6-8, 2012 in New Orleans, LA

The ESSENCE Music Festival is the nation's largest annual gathering of African-American music and culture.  Throughout its history, the Festival has featured an array of performers including Alicia Keys, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Chaka Khan, Destiny's Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Maxwell, The O'Jays, Prince, Rihanna, Stevie Wonder, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams, among others.

So Who's Coming This Year?

Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Stephanie Mills, Charlie Wilson, Keyshia Cole, Ledisi, SWV, Dru Hill, Raheem DeVaughn, Estelle, Goapele, Vivian Green, Kindred the Family Soul, Luke James, Eric Roberson, The Stylistics, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Bridget Kelly, The Original Pinettes Brass Band, The Stooges Brass Band and Khris Royal & Dark Matter. Click Here for More Deets!

In addition, ESSENCE will honor iconic singer Aretha Franklin with "The Power Award." The Queen of Soul previously performed at the Festival in 1995 and 2005.

THE FREE STUFF!!

In addition to the colossal music line-up, the audience can look forward to the annual ESSENCE Empowerment Experience, which is free and open to the public at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Festival-goers will experience three full days of socio-political dialogue, health and wellness discussions and spiritual inspiration led by dynamic motivational speakers. The initial roster of leading authors, speakers and leaders include: Steve Harvey, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Maxine Waters and Dr. Steve Perry. 

The weekend will culminate on Sunday with a rousing All-star Gospel tribute honoring gospel mega-stars Fred Hammond and Mary Mary.

For information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest news about the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, visit www.essencemusicfestival.com. 

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SWV Makes A Comeback With Single "Co-Sign"!

It's been along time coming but Sister's With Voices (SWV) are making a return back to music game. They trio have been on a hiatus while lead singer Cheryl “Coko” Clemons found God began to pursue her gospel career. The group however recently re-did Chris Brown's “She Ain’t You”, CLICK TO LISTEN! 

But they are back at it again with their single new "Co-sign" and set to release their new album sometime next year. 

Watch the ladies in action as they performed at the Amnesia Anniversary concert in Lagos, Nigeria last week. Do You Think They Still Got It??? 

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Salt-N-Pepa "Legends of Hip Hop" Tour is Official

Salt-N-Pepa officially announced "Legends of Hip Hop" tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their 1986 album release of Hot, Cool, and Vicious which featured hit such as "Push It" and "I'll take your Man"

The tour is scheduled to kick off Feb 4th and the line up is bananas. The show is full of Hip Hop icons, such as MC Lyte, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Kool Moe Dee,  and Naughty By Nature, to name a few!! ..... This is going to be a huge event!! 

Salt-N-Pepa’s “Legends of Hip-Hop” Tour Dates:

Feb. 4 – Cleveland, OH – Wolstein Center
Feb. 5 – Buffalo, TX – Shea’s PAC
Feb. 11 – Miami, FL – James L. Knight Center
Feb. 12 – New Orleans, LA – Lakefront Arena
Feb. 13 – Kansas City, MO – Municipal Auditorium
Feb. 18 – Philadelphia, PA – Liacouras Center
Feb. 19 – Baltimore, MD – 1st Mariner Arena
Feb. 20 – Newark, NJ – PAC
Feb. 25 – Jacksonville, FL – Coliseum
Feb. 26 – Washington, DC – Constitution Hall
March 4 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium
March 5 – Baton Rouge, LA – Riverside Centroplex
March 11 – Norfolk, VA – Ted Constant Convocation Center
March 12 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena
March 13 – Memphis, TN – DeSoto Civic Center
March 18 – Nashville, TN – Municipal Auditorium
March 19 – Chicago, IL – Arie Crown Theater
March 25 – Richmond, VA – Coliseum
March 26 – Dallas, TX – Dallas Convention Center
April 2 – Atlanta, GA – Civic Center

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Lauryn Hill is Bacckk!!!

So it looks like Lauryn Hill has confirmed the rumors ... she is INDEED going on a 17 city tour!! After being gone for the last 10+ years to spend time being a devoted mother and wife..she now finds it suitable to bless us with her presence once again. And I am highly pleased ...I hope she gives the game back what its been missing ...

Check the list for the dates below ..... 

Dec. 27 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
Dec. 28 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Jan. 1 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
Jan. 3 – New York, NY – The Blue Note
Jan. 4 – New York, NY – The Blue Note
Jan. 5 – New York, NY – The Blue Note
Jan. 8 – Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend
Jan. 9 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
Jan. 12 – Charleston, SC – The Music Farm
Jan. 14 – Atlanta, GA – Centerstage
Jan. 16 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
Jan. 18 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
Jan. 20 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Jan. 22 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
Jan. 23 – Montreal, QC – Metropolis
Jan. 29 – Atlantic City, NJ – House of Blues
Feb. 4 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theatre

Check out her recently leaked single "Repercussions" ... her voice is still amazing!!

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