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Ryan Leslie Performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
Ryan Leslie is the latest guest to grace NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series.
Joined by his band, the 21-minute set showcases Leslie’s most popular records that he has either written or produced, including “Just Right,” “Something That I Like,” “Diamond Girl,” “Long Way 2 Go,” “Fly Together,” “How It Was Supposed to Be,” and the fan favorite, “Addiction.”
This performance follows the release of Leslie’s latest album, You Know My Speed, which came out in February. Marking his first album in ten years, the project features a single collaboration with Bobby V.
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Nicki Minaj Announces ‘Pink Friday 2: Gag City Reloaded’
On Tuesday (Aug. 20), Nicki Minaj revealed the second leg of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, titled “Gag City Reloaded.” The tour will feature fresh performances, revamped setlists, and special appearances by Tyga, BIA, and Skillibeng.
In addition to the tour announcement, the Queens native took to social media to share exciting news about an extended version of her 2023 album, Pink Friday 2. Minaj wrote, “PF2 #GagCityReloaded – the album. I love it so much. I’ll be performing 2-3 songs from this version of the album on the PF2 #GagCityReloaded.”
Check out her tweets below.
It’s an extension of the album. Great MUSIC is what it will be. You’d have to decide for yourself what you think sets it apart babe. https://t.co/qi3a3bRaPh
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 20, 2024
Barbz relax it’s just a deluxe 💖😅🫶🏽
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 20, 2024
I love it tho.
I love it so much.
I’ll be performing 2-3 songs from this version of the album on the
PF2 #GagCityReloaded TOUR.
Release date = I’ll keep you posted
Promise🎀
Oh, & Barbz…
Thanku for inspiring me🙏🏽
Love you
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Cardi B, Gunna, Victoria Monet and More to Headline ONE Musicfest 2024
ONE Musicfest is set to return to Atlanta’s Piedmont Park on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27.
This two-day celebration will feature headlining performances by Cardi B, Victoria Monet, Gunna, Jill Scott, and Earth, Wind & Fire, with additional sets by Nelly, T.I., Method Man and Redman, Sexyy Red, GloRilla, BossMan Dlow, Monica, Keyshia Cole, Jeremih, Leon Thomas, Fridayy, Destin Conrad, and many more.
“It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the 15-year mark,” said Jason “J” Carter, founder of ONE Musicfest. “We’ve grown into the longest-running and largest Black independently owned festival in the country and this journey has been a blessing. Our commitment to the community remains steadfast as we continue to bring the biggest and brightest performers in music and the best activations with amazing partners.”
Tickets are now on sale, with multiple tiers available: General Admission (starting at $179), General Admission Plus (starting at $299), VIP ($525), Platinum ($1,425), and Titanium ($5,500).
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The Weeknd Previews Two New Songs
As fans anticipate the third and final installment of his trilogy, which follows 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM, The Weeknd has teased them with a new trailer on his social media accounts. The Toronto native captioned the video with, “When you gaze long enough into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you,” quoting German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
The trailer features two new tracks, offering a taste of what’s to come before his one-night-only show in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 7 at Estádio Morumbi. This teaser comes on the heels of his appearance on Future and Metro Boomin’s collaborative LP, We Don’t Trust You, released earlier this year.
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