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Tamar Braxton, K. Michelle And Wale Among Performers For Soul Train Awards 2013

sta_voting_header_generic1Jennifer Hudson , Tamar Braxton , Smokey Robinson , K. Michelle, Ron Isley , Wale, Eric Benet , Candice Glover , Kem, Chrisette Michele, Bobby Caldwell and Joss Stone will be hitting the stage as performers for SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013. This year’s show pays homage to the soul soundtrack of the 90’s, allowing fans to reminisce on a decade of influential black cinema and music. Charged with keeping the party going throughout the night are Grammy Award winning producers 1500 or Nothin’ and legendary keyboardist Greg Phillinganes who have both been tapped as music directors for the show. As previously announced, comedian and actor Anthony Anderson will host the event in Las Vegas on November 8th, which will air on CENTRIC and BET, December 1, 2013 at 8PM ET/PT.

“We are gearing up for a big show this year, and the performers set to take the stage are just the beginning of what’s to come. I hope everyone is ready because Centric is bringing the party to Las Vegascome November 8th,” said Paxton Baker, General Manager and Executive Vice President, CENTRIC. “We are forever grateful for the involvement of so many amazing performers and their loyalty to the Soul Train and Centric brands. Music is the core of Centric’s DNA and our diverse roster of new talent and legendary artists display our continued commitment to providing quality programming for soul music lovers.”

For the first time, SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013 will be held at the Orleans Arena, one of the nation’s leading mid-size arenas. Also marking a first for the award show is the addition of a second stage, which will feature a rotating mix of celebrity DJs. Hip-hop sensation Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominations with six nominations across multiple categories, including: Best New Artist, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Tied with five nominations each are Miguel, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke,Chris Brown, Tamar Braxton and Janelle Monae.

 

Eric Benet Discusses New Project The One

In his new web series Track by Track, R&B superstar Eric Benet invites fans into his world for his latest project The One. Benet takes fans on a ride through the inspiration and creative process of “Harriett Jones” and “Gonna Be My Girl”

Tracklist

1. Harriett Jones
2. News For You
3. Real Love
4. Runnin’
5. Red Bone Girl featuringLil Wayne
6. Waitin’
7. Hope That It’s You featuring Shaggy
8. Gonna Be My Girl
9. Come Together
10. Muzik featuring India Benét
11. Lay It Down
12. Here In My Arms (Lucia’s Lullaby)

 Also coming up in June, Eric Benét will hit the road to join soul vocalist Ledisi on her summer tour making stops in Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta and for the full list of tour dates, please visit www.EricBenét.net

Kandi Koated Nights Package Launch with Real Housewife of ATL Kandi Burruss‏

Grammy award winning Georgia Peach Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta) gave Chicagoans a taste of her sweet and sexiness on Valentine’s Day as she celebrated the launch of the Kandi Koated Nights Room Package now being offered at the Chicago Hard Rock Hotel.

Burruss graciously greeted her Chicago fans upon arrival, discussed some of her favorite products from her Bedroom Kandi line that will be offered with the package and performed her single Fly Above. Fans were also greeted by special guests Eric Benet and Keith Sweat.

Customers that book this exclusive room package will get to choose from a list of discounted intimate items from Burruss’s luxury pleasure line, Bedroom Kandi. A Kandi Koated Night can include any combination of the following items, available after your date and room type selection in the online reservation process: Happiness & Joy, Kandi Kisses, Make Me Over, Hold On To Me or Natural Intimate Lubricant. Selected items will be discreetly wrapped and in room upon arrival.

For more information on the Kandi Koated Nights Room Package, visit www.hardrockhotelchicago.com. For more information on Bedroom Kandi, visit www.bedroomkandi.com.

 

 Photos courtesy of Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Fantasia’s Back to Me Tour

By Tamara Jenkins

2010 was a tumultuous year for Fantasia Barrino.  Allegations of an affair with a married man and a subsequent suicide attempt left many wondering if this would be the end for the singer. But she’s proving them wrong and come back strong which was evident during her  semi-shoeless performance on the Chicago stop of her Back To Me tour December 30th at the Auditorium Theater.

Barrino took her fans on a voyage through time with a myriad of costume changes from big band conductor in all white to 70’s soul sista in a afro and black catsuit while singing hits like Collard Greens and Cornbread, Free Yourself, I’m Doing Me, Bittersweet, Teach Me, When I See You and Even Angels.

Things got emotion at the end of her set, dressed in a purple gown Barrino addressed the crowd informing them that she’s now living for her (self), no longer living for others and performed Diana Ross’s Do You Know Where You’re Going To.  

R&B singers Kandi Buruss (former member of the 80”s R&B girl group Xscape and currently starring on the reality show The Real Housewives of Atlanta) and Eric Benet were the opening acts and gave impressive performances.

Buruss, opened with the angry women anthem How Could You….Feel My Pain then showed her lighter side with Me and You(written by Ne-Yo and samples OutKast’s Cadillac Doors). She later took it acapella performing versions of Xscape hits Just Kickin It and My Little Secret as well as her current ballads Haven’t Loved Right and I Just Know.

Dressed to impress in a 3 piece suit and sunglasses, Eric Benet belted out hits Love Don’t Love Me, Hunger and Chocolate Legs, wedding anthem Spend My Life With You and Sometimes I Cry.  Midway through he relinquished his armor (jacket and sunglasses) causing a mini riot and finished with Never Want To Live Without You, You’re The Only One and Georgy Porgy during his encore.

Photo by Dan Locke