Music Addikts

After a 6 year hiatus Chico Debarge is back and touring.  If you’re in the Atlanta area come check out Chico Debarge and Anthony David at Center Stage.  Get your tickets at Ticketmaster today.
Check back for a review of the show along with photos and video.

The ISMS is a forum for the exchange of information relating to the business of soul music and a showcase for new and emerging Soul artists.

• The inaugural Summit in August 2006, planned in 4 weeks over 500 attendees.
• IN 2007 over 1200 attendees and the addition of evening activities.
• IN 2008 over 1900 attendees and added (3) live events each night and introduced workshops.

• The ISMS has shown 50% growth each year with notable guests like: Algebra, Rashaan Patterson, Dionne Farris, Jaguar Wright, Joi, Eric Roberson, Raphael Saddiq, Van Hunt,Tony Rich,Trina Broussard, Rashaan Patterson, Peven Everett, Heston, Martin Luther, Maysa (formerly of Incognito), Ann Nesby, Conya Doss, Joi, Algebra, Frank McComb, Lina, Davina, St., N’Dambi, Yazarah, Donnie, Anthony David, Peter Hadar, Carmen Rodgers, Middle Child, Russell Taylor, Jon Bibbs, Carol Riddick, Salakida, Allison Crockett, Kelly Love Jones, Jaguar Wright, Kay-Ree, Sy Smith, Big Brooklyn Red, Marlon Saunders, Vinx, Gordon Chambers and many more!

It has been said that Ethiopian-born, singer/songwriter Wayna posses a voice that is as sweet and pure as it is honest and passionate. This young talent’s love for music started as a child, when she starred in theater productions like “Annie,” and “Damn Yankees” and toured with a children’s musical review company. Wayna went on to hone her vocal talents as a young adult by absorbing the works of her favorite artists, including Minnie Riperton, Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway.

While in college, Wayna was crowned Miss Black Unity of the University of Maryland in 1995, earning a one year tuition scholarship and special honors for “Best Talent” and “Best Response to Question” at the 17th annual pageant. The following year, she founded a gospel quartet and performed with the group at the World Famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY, where they placed as finalists in the Amateur Night competition. She traveled with the critically acclaimed University of Maryland Gospel Choir and regularly performed at churches and gospel showcases throughout the East coast.
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I know Kanye may not be everyone’s favorite person right now. But, you can’t deny the man’s talent. He is one of a kind. He rocked the world with his blockbuster album, “The College Dropout,” proving to everyone that you don’t need an education to be successful. I personally don’t agree with that, but hey – to each his own.  Since then, he has kept us high with his subsequent albums, “Late Registration”, “Graduation” and “808’s and Heartbreak.”  His music has taken us on a journey – a journey through his rise to stardom, the rise of his ego, the unfortunate death of his mother and everything in between and after.

So, it is with great pleasure to give  you ADDIKTS the heads up.  Kanye is coming to a town near you! On Friday, December 11^th, Atlanta will welcome him and one of the year’s biggest breakout stars, Lady Gaga for the FAME KILLS TOUR.  To be honest, I don’t know much about Lady Gaga.  Clearly, I can’t read her Poker Face.  I was in awe of her crazy outfits at the VMAs and I love how Kid Cudi flipped her beat for his hit song, Make Her Say.  But, that’s about all I know, which is why I am really looking forward to this show.

Don’t sleep. Get your tickets now. The LiveNation Presale starts today at 10am EST. Use the presale password: HOLLYWOOD and you’ll score your ticket to one of the hottest shows to close out 2009.  Don’t forget who put you on –  Music Addikts! Let us feed your ADDIKTION.  Trust, we’ll never let you down.

For those that can’t swing the show (we are still in a recession people), rest easy….you know we got your back.  Your very own legal pushers will be right here bringing you all the great music, chatter and pics from the show. Follow us on Twitter and be live at the show. Stay on Facebook and get the updates or hit the website after the show to read the review.

In the meantime, keep doin’ it 4daLove and nothing else! Otherwise, it’s not worth doing.

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