The forthcoming event will be hosted by John Reese’s SGE and iHeartMedia’s Real 92.3 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

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Singer Christopher Dalyrimple (Soul 4  Real) 46

Rapper Durron “Turbo B” Butler (Snap) 52

Rapper Jacques “Travis Scott” Webster 28

Rapper Christopher “Lloyd Banks” Lloyd 37

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Chaz French is an American rapper from Washington, DC. In October 2014, he released his debut  mixtape “Happy Belated.” On July 14, 2017, he released his debut album “True Colors.”

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Brian James Sledge, known professionally as BJ The Chicago Kid, is an American singer/songwriter from Chicago, IL. Sledge was inspired to pursue a music career after seeing singer Janet Jackson perform. At age 19, he moved to Los Angeles, where he became a backup singer for the gospel group Mary, Mary. He also performed on singer/songwriter Stevie Wonder’s “A Time To Love.” In addition, he wrote songs for Crystal Aikin, Shirley Caesar, Lalah Hathaway and Joe and The Kindred Family Soul. A short time later, he collaborated with rapper Kanye West on his single “Impossible”, along with Twista and Keyshia Cole. In 2009, Sledge released his debut mixtape “A Taste Of Chicago” under the moniker BJ The Chicago Kid. He followed that effort up with “The New Beginning” and “The Life Of Love’s Cupid.” In February 2012, Sledge independently released his debut album, “Pineapple Now-Laters”, via M.AF.E. Music. In August 2012, Sledge signed a recording contract with American record label Motown Records. On February 19, 2016, Sledge released his major label debut album, “In My Mind.”

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Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, know professionally as 21 Savage, is an American rapper/songwriter/producer from Atlanta, GA. His music career was subsidized by a friend’s deceased uncle, who gave him money for studio time. On November 12, 2014, he released his debut single “Picky.” It was later featured on his debut mixtape, “The Slaughter Tape”, which was released on May 25, 2015. On July 2, 2015, Abraham-Joseph released the collaborative project, “Free Guwop”, with Sonny Digital. In June 2016, Abraham-Joseph was named one of XXL’s magazine’s “Freshmen Class of 2016.” In 2017, he released his debut album, “Issa Album”, which reached number two on the Billboard 200 chart. On December 21, 2018, he released his sophomore effort “I am > I Was.”

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Liam Bailey is an English musician from  Nottingham, England. He began his career as a member of the hip hop group 1st Blood. The group released the albums “Riddle Me This”, “Beats4ThePeople” and “The Blood Drop Agenda.” He also participated in the folk collective The Accidental. In 2010, Bailey released two solo EP’s via singer Amy Winehouse’s Lioness Records. He has charted with such hits as “I’d Rather Go Blind” and “Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want.” In August 2014, he debut album “Definitely Now” was released in the United States. He has also released the albums “2am Rough Tracks” (2010), “So Down, Cold” (2010) and “It’s Not The Same” (2011).

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Singer/musician Johnny Britt (Impromp2)

Singer Tamara “Taj” Johnson-George (SWV) 48

Singer Javier Colon 42

Remembering singer Thomasina Winifred Montgomery aka Tammi Terrell (April 29, 1945-March 16, 1970)

Remembering singer Carl E. Gardner (April 29, 1928-June 12, 2011-The Coasters)

British R&B singer Liam Bailey steps into the spotlight with the EP “Brand New.” The 6-song project features the single “Hold Tight.” With “Brand New” being his fourth EP, Bailey offers an array of emotions, beginning with the title track, and closing with “Come Clean.” In-between, the EP consists of the lead single “Brother, Why You Gotta Love Her”, featuring Maverick Sabre and the ballad “You Saw The Devil In Me.” The entire project features guitar arrangements and Bailey’s soulful voice. Written solely by Bailey, the EP features the production work of Rich Cooper and Fred Cox. Bailey is regarded as one of the best R&B vocalists in the UK, a claim backed by Billboard, BBC Radio 1 and Complex. He’s collaborated with Gorillaz, Shy FX, Salaam Remi and  toured with Paloma Faith, Ellie Goulding and Plan B. He’s been compared to Otis Redding, Sam Cooke and Bob Marley for his soul, reggae and blues pedigree and his honest, relatable songwriting. Following its debut in the Top 20 of the UK iTunes R&B/Soul Album Chart, “Brand New” is now available on all streaming platforms. Singer/songwriter Shae Jacobs has just released his debut EP, “What’s Hard To Say.” A six track project, Jacobs’ debut EP is said to be a musical version of a comprehensive personal diary, with stories of love and loss from the male perspective. This project is an introspective look at male emotions using R&B vocals as the medium to relay the message. Each song offers a different perspective, providing another message. It’s an example of how Jacobs can convey such emotion beyond his years. Jacobs established himself with songs exploring relationships, heartbreak and healing. He’s collaborated with Cheat Codes, Sigrid, The Chainsmokers, Ty$, Plan B, Shift K3Y, Snoop Doog, Jason Derulo, Sean Paul and Charlotte Lawrence. Last year, he unveiled “Fxck Me Up”, “Space” and Jealous”, all of which appear on “What’s Hard To Say.” The EP is now available on all streaming platforms.  Emotional Oranges is just as mysterious as their name. While not much is known about the collective, reportedly the band came to be after Adele’s vocal coach and Drake’s engineer met at a bat mitzvah in 2017. However, since their formation, the band has become known for their use of funky beats, beak-beat drums and jazzy guitars, creating a refreshing, retro sound with futuristic overtones. The singles “Motion” and “Personal” immediately created a buzz, generating over 12 million streams globally. “Motion” was the official theme song for RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2018. Next month, Emotional Oranges will launch their “Chill, Baby, Chill Tour” in Toronto on May 20. Tour dates in New York City and Los Angeles are currently sold out, and the band will also visit Paris, Amsterdam and London. Rapper 21 Savage has unveiled the music video for his new single “Ball W/O You.” In the clip, a heartbroken Savage is found gazing at the skies from his swanky loft. While he ruminates about his past relationship, his former lover is taking the breakup differently; she hits the club and takes selfies with her friends while relishing her new-found freedom. Although 21 encounters another woman later in the video, his  heart remains fragile, considering his past relationships have left him disheartened. Fans will enjoy this one.

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