No Shame in Her Game Jill Scott is back!

Here is the single "Shame" to Jill Scotts upcoming album The Light of the Sun" Dropping this summer is going to be such a sheer delight, to all of her fans. Check out the single and add it to your playlist because Jilly from Philly has done it again.

Chene Park Concerts for June...Sizzling

Chene Park has released their concert schedule for the upcoming summer, and for the most part, the line up's aren't that bad. Chene Park is one of those places where you don't necessarily have to be inside of the venue to enjoy the music that's coming from inside of the amphitheater, you simply can grab your chair in the bag, small grill and a cooler and sit outside and enjoy the melodic voices of the artist who grace the stage or hear the sounds of the musical instruments being played on stage by today's latest and greatest jazz artist.

I've taken the liberty of posting all of the concerts that will be taking place in June, and I must give credit to those who worked hard to get Lauryn Hill to appear in concert, this is a concert that I would love to be front row at.

For more information on Chene Park's schedule visit cheneparkdetroit.com

June 4, 2011

Ms. Lauryn Hill & Q-Tipp

June 8, 2011

Will Downing

June 15, 2011

Najee & Tim Bowman

June 22, 2011

Summer Storm Feat: Norman Brown & Richard Elliot

June 25, 2011

LL Cool J

June 29, 2011

Gerald Albright & Hiroshima

Pieces of Me!

Four time grammy nominated Ledisi, has done it again and this time, she's doing it bigger and better than before. Her new album titled "Pieces of Me" will hit stores on June 14, 2011 and I know she wont leave any of her adoring fan's disappointed with this one. Ledisi released the single "Pieces of Me" from her new album, to give us a taste of what she's bringing to the table. When I heard this song, I could tell that Ledisi dug deep within herself on this album, so her fan's could see her differently and grow to appreciate her and her music even more. Like the chorus of the song say's "when you look at my face… You gotta know that I’m made… of everything love and pain. (These are the pieces of me) Like every woman I know… I’m complicated fo sho... But when I love I love til there’s no love no mo. (These are the pieces of me)." We all give pieces of ourselves to others each and everyday, but at the end of the day, we're not afraid to be who we are. Check out Ledisi's new single, "Pieces of Me" and on June 14th pick of your copy of "Pieces of Me" http://youtu.be/5GuZMVDZEPs

Guess who's coming to town????

Spring is in full effect, and it's starting to feel a little like springtime here in the motorcity. We're slowly but surley easing our way, out of the winter boots and making our way into those sexy summer outfits. With only a few weeks left in the month of April, we have some pretty decent concerts lined up. The best thing about the "D" in the summertime is the festivals & chene park concerts (schedule will follow this week) these concerts, are just a taste of some of the musical delights that we can expect to see over the course of the summer.

BET Presents: Diddy Dirty Money

Friday April 15th @ 8:00pm

At the Sound Board at Motorcity Casino

Angie Stone & Dwele

Saturday April 23rd @ 8:00pm

The Music Hall Center

Monica w/special guest Mint Condition & Jon B.

Saturday April 30th @ 8:00pm

The Detroit Opera House

They Say..Is the best place to be this Thursday

What's going on ya'll? If you're looking for a different vibe tonight, than head down to They Say Restaurant, where my Favorite singer/artist will be performing with his amazing band. Kristopher 267 Joseph Campau St. Detroit, Mi 48207. If you have a love for poetry, live music and delicious food? Than Tonight at 7pm you should be going down to They Say Restaurant to check out Katrina Storms open mic she host each and every Thursday. Voice Is Word will be in the house, so I hope to see you all too.

Voice Video Choice of the Week

Musiq Soulchilds highly anticipated album musiqinthemagic drops May 3rd. The hit single "Anything" feat Swizz Beatz is a true to form Musiq Soulchild dance classic. I'm looking forward to hitting the dance floor and getting my ballroom on, to this sizzling hot jam. Check out the official music video for Musiq's single "Anything" and take a listen to "yes" which is also another featured song on his new album musiqinthemagic dropping May 3rd.

This song reminds me of hot summer nights and ice cold lemonade while wearing a sexy red dress. Musiq definitely has taking his music career to another level, and I can't wait to get his new album. For more info on Musiq go to www.musiqsoulchild.com

Jennifer Hudson's album "I remember me" dropped in stores on March 22nd, and her single "where you at" is steady the climbing the billboard charts. With her new and fabulous look, Jennifer has had the opportunity to shed many layers and break out into an even bolder, fierce and sexier person. Jennifer Hudson I Remember Me tour has been announced and Detroit is one of the chosen cities, that she will hit. Visit http://irememberme.jenniferhudson.com/ for more detailed information on when she will be coming to town.

In Real Mint Conditon

Today is the day that Mint Condition released their seventh studio album title [7]. Mint Conditions single from their highly anticipated album "Caught My Eye" is one of my favorite songs. I've been a huge fan of Mint Condition, ever since I saw the video for pretty brown eyes on the Juke box. If you're not familiar with the Juke Box it was an all day video station that played music videos by phone request on Barden Cable Vision. This eclectic group of men play well and sing well together and have been together as a group for a very long time.

I am looking forward to seeing Mint Condition as they open for Monica on April 30th at the Detroit Opera House. If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, than I suggest you head out and purchase your tickets very soon, because I hear that Mint Condition puts on an amazing show. If you haven't yet heard Caught My Eye from their new album 7, than please take a listen to it now and hurry out and purchase your Mint Condition album today.

More than a "Thang"

Detroit’s been known as “Hitsville for a while, producing and developing many talented groups and singers stretching the musical spectrum and introducing the world to young, and incredibly gifted talent like Elijah “Lil ElijahJ” Johnson.

Lil ElijahJ, sets precedence for young kids that dare to dream and dream big. At the tender age of 12, Elijahis known to many as a triple threat phenom. He not only sings, he dances and acts. Elijah had the opportunity to prove his talent on a family trip to Atlanta in 2008 where he auditioned for the role of Simba for the Disney Broadway musical “The Lion King.” At the time, the part eluded him; a year later he was called back to audition in New York, with over eight thousand other kids. This time, Elijah came out on top and got the part as Young Simba.

Elijah captivated the hearts of many, while playing Young Simba in Las Vegas Nevada. During his Vegas stretch, he performed at the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert at the Palms Hotel Pearl Theatre, where he gave a remarkable and noteworthy performance. It won him a standing ovation and kudos from Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’Robin Leech , saying Elijah could be the next Michael Jackson Phenom.

Elijah is very much influenced by the Legendary Michael Jackson admiring MJ’s strong work ethic and ability to put his all into every performance. To give his all acting, singing and dancing where he too can leave his audience in awe is the young performers end goal.

As he continues to build his craft his cd single entitled “Let Me Do My Thang” has received over 136,700 hits on Youtube.com. When asked what the song is about he simply answers, “It’s like the title say’s, let me do my [thang] while I perform and sing and if you’re a performer don’t try to hate on me while I’m doing my [thang].”

“Allow me to be creative in what I’m doing and trust that I will be able to do whatever it is that I set my heart to do,” he said..

Erica D. Hayes who is also a Detroit native directed lil ElijahJ’s “Let Me Do My Thang” video. She’s also, worked with Universal Motown Recording Artist KEM in directing his music video “Why Would You Stay.”

You can read more about Lil ElijahJ at http://www.Lilelijahj.com find him on facebook at

http://facebook.com/lilelijahj and follow him on twitter http://twitter.com/lilelijahj

This article was featured in the Michigan Front Page written by: Temeka Carmel