Today, Sabrina Carpenter shares her eagerly awaited new album, Short n’ Sweet out now via Island Records/Universal Music Canada. The album, showcasing her showstopping vocals and sharp songcraft, has been poised as one of the most anticipated albums of 2024 and represents the superstar's culmination of a historic year.  Check out the full tracklisting below. Listen HERE.

Sabrina Carpenter wrote the album with Amy Allen, Julia Michaels, and Steph Jones, along with John Ryan, Julian Bunetta, and Jack Antonoff, who also produced the album.  Short n’ Sweet is Sabrina’s most personal album yet penning 12 tracks that are undeniably relatable and honest, crafting a uniquely diverse yet remarkably cohesive work of art.

With two smash hits already off the album, Sabrina notably made history by emerging as “the first female artist to top the Billboard Global 200 and Global Ex-US charts simultaneously with two different songs,” namely “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.”  Teaming up with GRAMMY-Award-winning collaborators Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, “Please Please Please” was also her first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Among other firsts, she became “the first artist to earn two #1 entries at Top 40 radio this year” as “Espresso” ruled the format at #1 for three straight weeks. As the third fastest song to hit 1 Billion streams in Spotify history, “Espresso” also marked her second #1 on the Billboard Pop Airplay Chart and received unanimous critical applause. Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The New York Times predicted “Espresso” early on as the song of the summer. Scaling charts worldwide, the Platinum-certified captured the #1 spot on the Spotify Global, US, and UK charts.  The single’s success only increased the incredible momentum generated from the platinum hit “Feather,” which scored her first #1 at Top 40 Radio.

In the UK, she entered rarified air as “one of the only artists to reach #1 and #2 on the UK chart,”placing her in good company alongside Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Ed Sheeran (whom she solely shares the record for holding the chart for five consecutive weeks). Plus, she has notably logged 12 weeks total #1 on the UK Singles Chart this year. A true cultural icon, she even starred in an official 2024 NBC Olympics commercial.

Next month, Sabrina will embark on the North American leg of her Short n’ Sweet Tour, which kicks off September 23rd in Columbus. The 33-date arena tour sold out shortly after going on sale earlier this summer and will hit cities across the US and Canada including New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, Austin, and more. Amaarae, Griff and Declan McKenna will be supporting Sabrina on this tour. Sabrina has partnered with PLUS1 on this tour to launch the Sabrina Carpenter Fund, which will support the well-being of people and animals, including national and local organizations working on mental health issues, animal welfare, and support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Short n’ Sweet Tracklist
1. Taste
2. Please Please Please
3. Good Graces
4. Sharpest Tool
5. Coincidence
6. Bed Chem
7. Espresso
8. Dumb & Poetic
9. Slim Pickins
10. Juno
11. Lie to Girls
12. Don't Smile

GROWING BELUSHI PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 AT 10 PM ET/PT ON DISCOVERY

Actor Jim Belushi (According to Jim, SNL) is a man of many talents – actor, singer, dancer and now… legal cannabis farmer. Using his many talents, combined with an immense passion, Jim is ready for his next stage in life – building a cannabis business from scratch in southern Oregon. Informative, mischievous and moving, the all-new series, GROWING BELUSHI, premieres on Discovery Wednesday, August 19 at 10 PM ET/PT and is produced by Original Productions and Live Nation Productions.

“This is much more than a business for me. I’ve seen the positive impact that cannabis has had in treating people from around the world,” said Belushi. “Everything grows in Growing Belushi. The Cannabis, the business, the family. And especially me. We almost called it Growing Pains!”

True to heart, Jim has decided to dedicate his life to starting and running a flourishing legal cannabis farm. As they navigate the many challenges of this newly legalized industry, Jim and his ragtag team of farmers have an opportunity to follow their passion and find success in something they believe in. Joined by his cousin Chris and with appearances from Dan Aykroyd, Judy Belushi and a cast of misfits (including Jim’s own family), as well as a musical appearance by The Blues Brothers, GROWING BELUSHI will take Discovery’s audiences inside Jim’s world and show the incredible effort it takes to build a legal cannabis operation.

“We are always looking for a show that takes you by surprise and this one did – it’s fun and funny and has a lot of heart. I think people will see Jim Belushi in a whole new way after watching,” said Nancy Daniels, Chief Brand Officer, Discovery & Factual.

“Live Nation has had a long, meaningful relationship with Jim Belushi personally and through the Blues Brothers and House of Blues, so we are excited to help with sharing his story of Belushi Farms with Discovery’s audiences,” said Michael Rapino, CEO of Live Nation.

“We are thrilled to continue our long-running partnership with Discovery which has included the Emmy-winning Deadliest Catch, along with the recent spin-off, Deadliest Catch: Bloodline,” said Jeff Hasler, President of Original Productions.  “We’ve always been about providing a platform for big dreams and ambitious stories.  No one has a bigger dream and more ambition than Jim Belushi.”

What began in 2015 as a meager 48-plant crop, Jim’s farm today encompasses a sprawling and spiritual 93 acres along the Rogue River in southern Oregon, offering a range of brands from Belushi’s Secret Stash (with Jim’s favorite strain Cherry Pie) to Captain Jack’s Gulzar Afghanica (a rare strain from the Hindu Kush region that became known in the ‘70s as “the smell of SNL.”) 

Having suffered the loss of his brother John to an overdose – as well as having experienced his own journey of learning and healing with cannabis – Jim has become an outspoken advocate for the positive medical benefits of cannabis including pain management and improving quality of life. The series will shed light on Jim’s journey of self-discovery and the incredible effort it takes to build a legal cannabis farm with the dream of helping others thrive.

In addition to watching the show on Discovery, viewers can stream GROWING BELUSHI by downloading the Discovery GO app. Viewers can join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #GrowingBelushi and follow Discovery on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates.

Multi-platinum rapper Polo G is set to hit the road this fall with his highly anticipated nationwide tour – THE HOOD POET TOUR 2024. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-city tour kicks off on October 24 at Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO making stops across North America before wrapping up in Los Angeles, CA at The Wiltern on November 29.

“I’ve always put my heart into my music, and now I’m bringing that energy to the stage,” said Polo G. “This tour is for the fans who’ve been with me since day one and for everyone who’s been part of this journey. I can’t wait to share this experience with y’all.”

Fans across the U.S. and Canada will have the chance to experience Polo G’s electrifying performances as he hits major cities coast to coast. Known for his introspective lyrics, captivating flow, and raw emotion, Polo G promises to deliver an unforgettable live show that will showcase both his chart-topping hits and new material. Special guest VonOff1700, one of Chicago’s hottest emerging rappers, Scorey, and TwoTiime will join as support on all shows. Skylar Blatt and Diany Dior will join as special guests on select dates. 

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with local presale beginning on Wednesday, August 21. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, August 23rd at 10AM local time at polocapalot.com.  

VIP:  The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include an individual meet and greet and photo opportunity with Polo G. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

TOUR DATES: 

Thu Oct 24 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium ^

Sun Oct 27 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater Minneapolis ^

Tue Oct 29 – Kansas City, MO  – The Midland Theatre*^

Wed Oct 30 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant^

Fri Nov 1 – Milwaukee, WI  – The Eagles Ballroom*^

Sat Nov 2 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom^

Sun Nov 3 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe^

Mon Nov 4 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit^

Tue Nov 5 – Toronto, ON – REBEL^

Thu Nov 7 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square !

Fri Nov 8 – Hartford, CT  – The Webster *!

Sat Nov 9 – Providence, RI  – The Strand Ballroom *!

Sun Nov 10 – Montclair, NJ  – The Wellmont Theater *!

Mon Nov 11 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues Boston !

Wed Nov 13 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia !

Thu Nov 14 – Washington, DC – Echostage !

Fri Nov 15 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz !

Sat Nov 16 – Atlanta, GA– The Eastern *!

Mon Nov 18 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte !

Wed Nov 20 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans @

Thu Nov 21 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center @

Fri Nov 22 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater @

Sat Nov 23 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom @

Tue Nov 26 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues San Diego ^

Wed Nov 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Midway ^

Fri Nov 29 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern ^

* Not a Live Nation Date

^ With Support From VonOff1700, Skylar Blatt, Scorey, and TwoTiime

! With Support From VonOff1700, Diany Dior, Scorey and TwoTiime

@ With Support From VonOff1700, Scorey and TwoTiime

JELLY ROLL ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN, OUT OCTOBER 11th

New Jelly Roll Track “Get By,” 2024’s ESPN College Football Anthem, Available Everywhere Now 

Album Pre-Order Available Here

Award-winning multi-genre phenomenon Jelly Roll revealed the highly-anticipated follow up album to his record-breaking Country debut, Whitsitt Chapel, will be released October 11th. Named Beautifully Broken after his upcoming headlining tour set to launch August 27th, the new album features the reigning CMA New Artist of the Year’s current Top 15 hit “I Am Not Okay,” fan-favorite track “Liar,” and newly released track “Get By,” which was recently selected by ESPN as the 2024 College Football Season anthem and is now available here. Starting today, fans can also pre-order the album here. All net profits from every pre-order of Jelly Roll’s new album Beautifully Broken in his U.S. web store will benefit organizations helping individuals facing challenges with mental health and addiction as part of the album launch. Learn more about the charities HERE.

After teasing initial details about the project earlier this Summer on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jelly opened up to New York Times Magazine ahead of today’s announcement, sharing additional details about the album as well as his connection with his fanbase and continued desire to find purpose. His current single, “I Am Not Okay,” debuted on The Howard Stern Show in June and continues to resonate with fans, with Billboard noting the Hot 100 Crossover hit “shines a light on a dark national crisis.” Co-written by Jelly Roll, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley and Casey Brown, “I Am Not Okay” follows the Nashville native’s fourth consecutive #1 at Country radio and 5th career #1, including his Grammy-nominated multi-week #1, “Save Me.”

Jelly’s 2024 Beautifully Broken Tour is set to launch in Salt Lake City on August 27th before heading across the US including Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Center and New York City’s Madison Square Garden. For more information on The Beautifully Broken Tour and album, visit Jellyroll615.com.
 

JELLY ROLL BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN 2024 TOUR DATES:
8/27/2024 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center #
8/28/2024 - Nampa, ID - Ford Idaho Center #
8/30/2024 - Spokane, WA - Spokane Arena #
8/31/2024 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena #
9/1/2024 - Portland, OR - Moda Center #
9/3/2024 - San Jose, CA - SAP Center #
9/4/2024 - Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center #
9/6/2024 - Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena #
9/7/2024 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center #
9/9/2024 - El Paso, TX - Don Haskins Center #
9/11/2024 - San Antonio, TX - Frost Bank Center #
9/13/2024 - Lafayette, LA - CAJUNDOME #
9/14/2024 - New Orleans, LA - Smoothie King Center #
9/17/2024 - Orlando, FL - Kia Center #
9/19/2024 - Charleston, SC - North Charleston Coliseum #
9/20/2024 - Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena #
9/21/2024 - Washington, DC - Capital One Arena #
9/24/2024 - Albany, NY - MVP Arena #
9/26/2024 - Boston, MA - TD Garden #
9/27/2024 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden #
9/28/2024 - Belmont Park, NY - UBS Arena #
9/29/2024 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center #
10/1/2024 - State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center #
10/2/2024 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center #
10/5/2024 - Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints Arena #
10/6/2024 - Buffalo, NY - KeyBank Center #
10/9/2024 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena #
10/11/2024 - Chicago, IL - United Center #
10/12/2024 - Louisville, KY - KFC Yum! Center #
10/15/2024 - Wichita, KS - INTRUST Bank Arena #
10/16/2024 - Springfield, MO - Great Southern Bank Arena #
10/18/2024 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center #
10/20/2024 - Bossier City, LA - Brookshire Grocery Arena #
10/22/2024 - Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena #
10/23/2024 - St Louis, MO - Enterprise Center #
10/25/2024 - Knoxville, TN  - Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center #
10/26/2024 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena #
10/27/2024 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center #
10/30/2024 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena *
11/1/2024 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum *
11/4/2024 - Cincinnati, OH - Heritage Bank Center *
11/6/2024 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena *
11/7/2024 - Indianapolis, IN - Gainbridge Fieldhouse *
11/8/2024 - Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena *
11/10/2024 - Evansville, IN - Ford Center *
11/12/2024 - Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center Arena *
11/13/2024 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center *
11/14/2024 - Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center *
11/17/2024 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center *
11/18/2024 - Corpus Christi, TX - American Bank Center *
11/19/2024 - Austin, TX - Moody Center *
11/21/2024 - Birmingham, AL - Legacy Arena at the BJCC
11/22/2024 - Columbia, SC - Colonial Life Arena *
11/23/2024 - Jacksonville, FL - Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena *
 
#Warren Zeiders & Alexandra Kay
*ERNEST, Shaboozey & Allie Colleen
 

Shares New Single “bad habit”

Watch the Music Video Here

New Album analysis paralysis

Out Aug 9th via Pure Noise Records

On Tour Now with A Day To Remember and The Story So Far

Previously Featured on Billboard, Guitar World,

New Noise Magazine, Worcester Magazine & More

New England’s superior rock band, Four Year Strong, has today shared their new single “bad habit”. A muscular, tom-heavy track, “bad habit” is the latest from the band’s forthcoming album analysis paralysis, set to be released on August 9  via Pure Noise Records. Fans can check out the new track here: https://purenoiserecs.lnk.to/FYSmusic and watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/m2YbVM9V2qM.

Pre-order analysis paralysis now at https://purenoiserecs.lnk.to/FourYearStrong.

Four Year Strong is currently on tour in North America with A Day To Remember and The Story So Far. They’ll also recently appeared at Four Chord Music Festival and will be performing at When We Were Young Festival this October. For a full list of upcoming dates, please see below or visit: http://fouryearstrong.com/.

When it was time for Four Year Strong to prep what would become their sixth album, analysis paralysis, they were truly, finally, stumped. Vocalist/guitarists Dan O’Connor and Alan Day showed up to producer Will Putney’s studio on day one of recording without a single finished song, in stark contrast to the 40-some ideas they brought to the table for 2020’s Brain Pain. 

The two spent those early days in a bedroom at Putney’s house talking about, and listening to, music, desperate for a spark of inspiration. They found it by looking back: at what made Brain Pain a success and even the genesis of Four Year Strong as a band as they rode their trademark sound – pop-punk energy, dexterous riffage and caustic hardcore spirit – to the top of the underground in the late aughts. Within a month, they’d completed nearly 80% of the album, like the ominous, metal-meets-industrial “aftermath / afterthought.” They melded combustible hardcore rhythms with ‘90s alt-rock melodic bliss (“uncooked”), dabbled in rough-around-the-edges reggae (“out of touch”) and swerved between vibe-heavy synths and thunderous breakdowns (“STFIL”).

The result is an album that expands their classic sound in exciting ways – but through it all, it’s unmistakably them: O’Connor and Day’s distinctive vocals atop the airtight rhythm section prowess drummer Jake Massucco and bassist Joe Weiss provide. This deep into their career, there’s really nothing that doesn’t sound like Four Year Strong with these four involved.

The Used & Taking Back Sunday

Announce Fall Co-Headline Tour

with Special Guests Raue

Tickets On Sale July 19 at 10am Local

Rock icons Taking Back Sunday and The Used have announced today that they will be hitting the road together for the first time in over a decade. The two will be co-headlining a series of shows this fall, featuring special guests Raue. The tour kicks off on October 9 in Oklahoma City, with stops to follow in Tulsa, Reno, Fresno, and more, before coming to a close on October 24 in Anchorage. Pre-sale details are as follows:

● Artist pre-sale tickets and VIP upgrades available July 17 @ 10am local time

● Live Nation pre-sale tickets available July 17 @ 10am local time

● Ticketmaster pre-sale tickets available July 17 @ 10am local time

● Spotify pre-sale tickets available July 18 @ 10am local time

All tickets and VIP packages will be on sale July 19 at 10am local time at www.takingbacksunday.comand www.theused.net.

Shares The Used frontman robbietheused: “It’s been a really long time since we toured with Taking Back Sunday and we couldn’t be more excited. We’ve known the guys for 100 years and we hope to know them for 100 more.”

Taking Back Sunday’s Adam Lazzara adds: “Over the years we’ve had the opportunity to create some wonderful memories with The Used and we look forward to making some new ones come October.”

Co-Headline Tour Dates:

October 9 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion (The Used closing)

October 10 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater (Taking Back Sunday closing)

October 12 – Rio Rancho, NM – Rio Rancho Events Center (The Used closing)

October 13 – Tempe, AZ – Mullett Arena (Taking Back Sunday closing)

October 15 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort - Grand Theatre (The Used closing)

October 16 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center (Taking Back Sunday closing)

October 24 – Anchorage, AK – Alaska Airlines Center ^ (Taking Back Sunday closing)

^ - Thera supporting

Today, renowned Palestinian-Chilean singer-songwriter Elyanna announces her North America, Europe and UK outing – WOLEDTO Tour – in support of her debut album WOLEDTO. Produced by Live Nation, the 28-city tour kicks off on October 7 at House of Blues in Houston, TX making stops in Atlanta, GA; Brooklyn, NY; Toronto, ON; and more before wrapping up the North America leg in San Diego, CA at The Observatory North Park on November 20. The tour then proceeds to the Netherlands, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden and the UK in December.

Following the success of her first ever outing earlier this year, with sold out shows around the US and Canada, the powerhouse artist received rave reviews from her musical debut including Billboard calling her “the Future Sound of Arabic Pop” and Pitchfork noting her album “blends elements of Arab pop, R&B, EDM, and jazz into an energizing new sound with deep respect for tradition”. Additionally, Elyanna made her late night TV debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. 

Her live performances, known for fostering a strong community in her fanbase, is sure to bring her most dynamic show yet with elements of heritage and tradition woven into her vibrant music and production.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Wednesday, July 17. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning on Friday, July 19 at 10am local time at elyanna.com/tour. 

WOLEDTO TOUR DATES: 

Sat Oct 5 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits

Mon Oct 7 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston  

Wed Oct 9 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas  

Sat Oct 12 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits

Tue Oct 15 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live  

Thu Oct 17 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre  

Sat Oct 19 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground  

Mon Oct 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts  

Tue Oct 22 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring  

Thu Oct 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount  

Fri Oct 25 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live  

Sun Oct 27 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS  

Mon Oct 28 – Toronto, ON – REBEL  

Wed Oct 30 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre

Fri Nov 1 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit  

Sat Nov 2 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant  

Wed Nov 6 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater  

Fri Nov 8 – Denver, CO – Summit  

Mon Nov 11 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre  

Wed Nov 13 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom  

Fri Nov 15 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades  

Sun Nov 17 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater  

Wed Nov 20 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park

Tue Nov 26 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Paradiso

Thu Nov 28 — Barcelona, Spain — Paral.lel 62

Sun Dec 1 – Paris, France – La Cigale  

Mon Dec 2 – Brussels, Belgium – La Madeleine  

Wed Dec 4 – Berlin, Germany – Metropol  

Sat Dec 7 – Stockholm, Sweden – Vasateatern  

Mon Dec 16 – London, United Kingdom – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

SUBLIME TO PERFORM ON THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON JULY 8

NATIONAL TELEVISION DEBUT OF NEW LINEUP WITH JAKOB NOWELL AND HIT SINGLE “FEEL LIKE THAT”

“FEEL LIKE THAT” BREAKS INTO THE TOP 20 ON THE ALTERNATIVE RADIO CHARTS

July 2, 2024 – Sublime will perform their hit single “Feel Like That” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon July 8, marking the national television debut of their new lineup featuring original members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson with Jakob Nowell, son of the late Bradley Nowell, as front man. “Feel Like That” is the first original studio track from Sublime in nearly 28 years featuring vocals by both the late Bradley Nowell and his son Jakob Nowell for the first time, and is produced by Grammy award-contributing producers Stick Figure, Johnny Cosmic and longtime Sublime collaborator Michael “Miguel” Happoldt. With over 10 million streams since its release, “Feel Like That” is currently #20 on the Alternative Radio Charts and climbing.

Stream “Feel Like That” - https://ffm.to/sublimefeellikethat

In early 2024 Sublime announced that original members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson were reuniting with Jakob Nowell, son of late singer Bradley Nowell, as their new front man. The trio officially debuted their new lineup at Coachella, garnering rave reviews from press and fans across the world, solidifying the next chapter of Sublime with Jakob Nowell at the helm.

Sublime will continue performing live throughout 2024 at select music festivals across North America. See a full list of dates below and visit sublimelbc.com/tour for details.

2024 Sublime Tour Dates

July 5-7 - Marshfield, MA - Levitate Music and Arts Festival

July 20 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Bayfest

July 26 – Denver, CO – Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom

July 27 - Greenwood Village, CO - Summer Greens 2024

August 3 – Huntington Beach, CA – US Open of Surfing

August 10 - Truckee, CA - Truckee Music Festival

September 20-22 – Riot Fest – Chicago, IL

September 27 - Ocean City, MD - Oceans Calling Festival

September 29 - Huntsville, AL - South Star Music Festival

October 24-27 - Live Oak, FL - Suwannee Hulaween

December 11-15 – Riviera Maya, MX – Closer To The Sun Festival

QUAVO & LANA DEL REY PROVE WHY THEY’RE

AN UNSTOPPABLE DUO ON NEW SINGLE “TOUGH”

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "TOUGH" HERE

Photo credit: Wyatt Spain Winfrey

After amassing a staggering 40 million views on Instagram reels with a tantalizing teaser, GRAMMY-nominated artists Quavo and Lana Del Rey release their highly-anticipated new song “Tough” today via Capitol/Interscope/Polydor. Directed by Wyatt Spain Winfrey, the video for ‘Tough' is a mesmerizing fusion that allows both superstars to fearlessly explore each other's musical realms, showcasing their indomitable spirit. Set in a rural backdrop, Quavo and Lana are intrepid companions, undaunted by life's trials. On one end, Quavo brandishes his shotgun while Lana carries her guitar, symbolizing their unwavering strength despite their contrasting origins. 

Watch the video for “Tough” HERE.

"Tough like the scuff on a pair of old leather boots/Like the blue-collar, red-dirt attitude/Like a .38 made out of brass/Tough like the stuff on your grandpa's glass," the country-trap hook goes. 



Following the release of the teaser of "Tough," the clip enjoyed various viral moments and was picked up by numerous publications, including Billboard, Rolling Stone, Spin, Hypebeast, and more. Quavo and Lana added more fuel to the conversation when they performed the song together at the singer's headlining performance at Fenway Park in Boston. The teased reel posted on Instagram became the most viewed reel of all time for Quavo, while that became the second largest for Lana.

Afro Nation Detroit Adds Lil Wayne and Shenseea to 2024 Lineup

The New Artists Join Headliners Rema, Asake, and PartyNextDoor on the Star-Studded Bill

Tickets For Afro Nation Detroit Are Available Now HERE

he Second Annual Afro Nation Detroit Features Additional Performances from Afrobeats Heavy-Hitters Kizz Daniel and Omah Lay, Rising Stars Like Amaarae and Ruger, Detroit Local Hero Kash Doll, and Amapiano Legends DJ Maphorisa, Uncle Waffles, and More on the Piano People Stage

The Vibrant Celebration of Global Black Music Returns to Detroit on August 17-18, 2024

Afro Nation Detroit celebrates Global Black culture in one of the world's most historic music cities. Today, the festival announces the addition of two major stars, Lil Wayne and Shenseea, to the star studded lineup for Afro Nation Detroit 2024. Lil Wayne joins Asake and Rema as a festival headliner, as he brings his endless quotables and deep catalog of hip-hop hits. Shenseea is the first dancehall artist to join the lineup of Afro Nation Detroit 2024, returning to the festival after performing at the inaugural Afro Nation Miami in 2023. The only scheduled Afro Nation event in the United States in 2024, Afro Nation Detroit returns to Bedrock’s Douglass Site from August 17th-18th, 2024. Tickets for Afro Nation Detroit 2024 are available now at detroit.afronation.com. 

Lil Wayne and Shenseea join a stacked lineup of international stars performing at the second annual Afro Nation Detroit. The festival welcomes some of the most exciting artists from Africa, including stars like Kizz Daniel, Omah Lay, Adekunle Gold, and Ayra Starr, and rapid risers including Amaarae, and Ruger, and many others. PartyNextDoor brings his smooth situationships to the stage, while Detroit rapper Kash Doll represents for the bustling hometown rap scene.The Piano People stage returns once more, bringing some of the most exciting acts performing the ascendant South African genre of Amapiano, including Uncle Waffles, Scorpion Kings, DBN Gogo, Musa Keys, and more. Stay tuned for even more announcements about Afro Nation Detroit.

“Bringing Afro Nation back to Detroit, the home of Motown and Techno music was an easy decision,” said Smade, Co-Founder of Afro Nation. “Detroit embodies culture, creativity, and pride. The energy here is electric, echoing the heartbeat of Afro Nation’s spirit. In Detroit, we found a community that welcomed us with open arms, sharing our passion for unity and celebration, giving us a home away from home. Afro Nation Detroit 2024 will be even bigger than last year, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.”

Headlined last year by Burna Boy and Davido, Afro Nation Detroit 2023 drew tens of thousands of attendees each day to Bedrock's Douglass Site, once a historically significant housing project in Detroit that was the first federally funded housing project for African Americans in the United States and the former home of legends like Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson. Before the festival, Afro Nation hosted a series of Homecoming Conversations for industry professionals and artists, covering topics including musical innovation, entrepreneurship, and more.

Afro Nation is quickly becoming an institution in Detroit, engaging the community and presenting some of the finest music in the international scene. Head to detroit.afronation.com to receive priority access to tickets and to sign up for the mailing list to receive updates about Afro Nation Detroit 2024.

Afro Nation festivals are dedicated to providing a global platform for music from Africa and its diaspora. In addition, Afro Nation teams with BBC Radio 1xtra and the Official Charts Company to host a weekly UK Afrobeats Chart Show, and in 2022, Afro Nation partnered with Billboard to present the first-ever U.S. Afrobeats Chart.

With more milestones to cross and many unforgettable sets in the near future, Afro Nation is primed to shine an even brighter spotlight on some of the most exciting artists in music today.