The City of Atlanta welcomed back the 2nd Annual R&B Soul Picnic to the largest and most popular park in Atlanta, Piedmont Park during Mother’s Day weekend. As a response to troubling times amid a pre-recession society, the R&B Soul Picnic was an all-day soul-healing experience where the Atlanta community promoted mental health awareness and celebrated R&B music. One of the biggest highlights of this year’s event was the R&B Soul Picnic receiving an official proclamation from the Fulton County Commissioners for the mental health work being done by the R&B Soul Picnic. The Soul Healing Center Guest Therapists came to the stage greeting the entire festival, providing mental health tips and an explanation of what to expect inside the Soul Healing Center where complimentary 6-10 minute “Soul Healing Chats” with licensed therapists took place. One of the many discussion topics that took place was learning how to set boundaries even with family members. Attendees also enjoyed celebrating the Wedding Anniversary of DJ Envy and his wife Gia Casey live at the R&B Soul Picnic.

The two-day music and lifestyle festival in Atlanta, GA was an outdoor concert that catered to mothers, families, and friends with live performances by some of the top DJs in the world. To kickstart the festival mothers, daughters, and families gathered around the stage to recenter themselves with a yoga/meditation session that would bring everyone’s minds and bodies into a positive alignment.  The “SheJays” (Female DJs) such as Traci Steele (Celebrity DJ), DJ Queen of Spades (Dave Hollister’s Official DJ), DJ Suga Shae ( Dj /Host Streetz 94.5),  DJ Yung Red (Core DJs Worldwide), DJ Stormy Monroe (Super Bowl LVII NFL Game Day DJ) and more brought Black Girl Magic all through Piedmont Park. Headliners, DJ Envy (Power 105.1 “The Breakfast Club”) and the Legendary DJ Red Alert (KISS 98.7) did a mashup of a soulful soundtrack for the summer on the 1’s & 2’s as well as DJ Mars (Usher’s Official DJ), DJ Trauma (Dave Chapelle’s Official DJ), DJ Shakim (New Edition’s Official DJ) and many more.  This event paid homage to the DJs who are huge staples in the music culture & community as well as providing a healthy outlet for guests to get the healing they need; whether that be musical, spiritual, and/or emotional. 

“This year’s Atlanta R&B Soul Picnic was all about continuing the mission and momentum built last year around soulful healing through music. We will continue to provide a safe space where any and everyone can gather up their families and friends and come on out. My favorite part of the event this year and the year prior was the Soul Healing Center with our licensed mental health specialists, yoga specialists & wellness speakers because we know that’s something truly needed in our community.  We wanted the space to be relaxing, fun, festive, and community-driven,” said Ais York (Founder of R&B Soul Picnic/York Promotions).

Special Thanks to:

York Promotions

GPK Entertainment

TIWA Works

Von The Promoter

The Piedmont Park Conservancy

Social Media Engagement:

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Photo Credit: JLevin & James Love

For More Information on R&B Soul Picnic:

www.rnbsoulpicnic.com 

:: Courtesy of The Resource Guild::

(From L-R: Mr. Daniel Dickey ( Founder of The Resource Guild), Dana Barrett (Fulton County Commissioner), Natalie Hall (Fulton County Commissioner), and Ais York (Founder of R&B Soul Picnic/York Promotions)

(From L-R: Front Row – Dream Jackson (Radio Personality),  Back Row – Rosetta Delancey (Licensed Therapist), Nishee’ Moore (Licensed Therapist), Atlanta Police Department Officer, Tieara LeeAnn (Licensed Therapist), Mr. Daniel Dickey (Founder of The Resource Guild), Glendora Dvine (Licensed Therapist), and Atlanta Police Department Officer.

Where are you from originally? Where are you located now?

Originally from Durham, North Carolina. Located in Atlanta, GA.

What are the most important things you want to let fans know about right now?

I’m back after a three-year hiatus with the Afrobeats-inspired single “4 Me Only,” crafted by multi-platinum producer Mr. Hanky! The combination of love, trust, and insecurity themes in my lyrics, paired with Mr. Hanky’s unique sound, make “4 Me Only” a standout track! I’m excited for the world to hear what Hanky and I have been working on. “4 Me Only” is just the tip of the iceberg as the first single from our collaborative EP, dropping later this summer.

How did you get your start in music?

I’ve been singing since I was two, starting in my church’s youth choir near Durham, North Carolina where I was born. Singing in the church choir really molded my voice into what it is today. My first vocal solo was accompanying my Nana during her piano recital at the age of six. I started singing publicly while in elementary school, where I participated in every chorus and talent show offered. I believed even then that I was destined for stardom when I created my own autographed business cards to hand out to my “fans” during my fifth-grade talent show. 

From there, I started writing and recording songs in my bedroom; the rest is history. I started to expand my professional abilities on the stage around age 14, and after performing during an Open Mic Night at the Sugar Bar in Manhattan, owned by legendary musical duo Ashford and Simpson, Valerie Simpson joined me onstage to say I was a “very talented young man,” and that she thought I’d have an “incredible music career” ahead. 

Things started to take off for me as an artist in 2016 with my debut mixtape, 9INE, which spawned the much-loved track PlayTime, garnering over 200k streams on Pandora. Then in 2017, my Dad and I established 9INE Records, teaming up with EMPIRE for an exclusive distribution deal. This partnership kicked off with the release of my first official single, Know U Know (featuring Young Dolph), produced by the Grammy-nominated Ricky Racks. Throughout 2018, I went on an HBCU college tour and dropped another mixtape, hosted by legendary DJ Bigga Rankin. After collaborating with NC producer Blk Assassin on two EPs (Let’s Talk & Let’s Talk Too) and dropping another self-recorded mixtape (Season 1), I made the big move to Atlanta in 2019. In 2020, I dropped my last full-length project, Her New Favorite before taking a three-year hiatus from the music scene.

How would you describe your sound?

A smooth, provocative tone. Although I definitely consider myself an R&B singer, my voice is unique enough not to fit into any particular genre.

Which songs are you most known for?

“Know U Know (featuring Young Dolph)”, “Water Flow”, “If U Let Me (featuring DeeMan Da Vinci)”

Do you have any collaborations and/or have you performed with any known artists/producers?

Young Dolph/Colonel Loud/Ricky Racks/Mr. Hanky

What do you love most about making music?

What I love most about making music is that, from my perspective, the lyrics I write and sing give me an outlet to express myself while, at the same time, the finished product becomes something that others can also use for expression, or just to vibe out to.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

In 5 years, I definitely see myself becoming solidified within the music industry as an R&B artist. There won’t be a DJ in the nation who doesn’t have a Dre Murro song in rotation. More importantly, I see myself gaining more listeners and cultivating a devout fanbase whose support will take my music to unimaginable heights.

Socials an web links:

Official Website: https://www.DreMurro.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DreMurro/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreMurroTV 

TikTok: https://titktok.com/@DreMurro 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DreMurro

Liberian rapper TheMoney (based in Dallas, TX) is currently working on the release of his upcoming EP and has several music videos including the single “Kunji.” Read more about him below and connect on Instagram @themoney.official_. Watch and subscribe on Youtube.

Where are you from?

Originally from Liberia – currently located Dallas, Texas.

What are the most important things you want to let fans know about right now?

Being myself. I believe in hard work and staying consistent.

How did you get your start in music?

I started singing when I was a kid, in the church choir and got promoted as a choir director. I started recording myself in 2020 during the pandemic.

How would you describe your sound?

It’s a mixture of everything – mainly Afro beats.

Which songs are you most known for?

Kunji, Take it, and Ay Sit Down.

Do you have any collaborations and/or have you performed with any known artists/producers?

Yes, I have collaboration with Hylan Star of Atlanta GA, PCK of Liberia.

What do you love most about making music?

I love that I connect with my fans. Performance is everything. I also love to hear or see my fans reciting my lyrics word for word.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

Global, on the world stage.

Socials and web links:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/themoney.official_

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMoney.official?mibextid=LQQJ4d

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@themoney.official

Breadwinner Kane, the talented TSF artist managed by Creer Savoirfaire of It’s Gorgeous Musique, has just landed a new endorsement deal with Exotic Pop. As part of the deal, Kane has been given his own flavor of Cool Cup Juice – Strawberry Lemonade. This exciting news has been making waves in the music industry, and fans of both Kane and Exotic Pop are eagerly awaiting the release of this delicious new beverage.

Exotic Pop is a popular beverage brand that specializes in unique and exotic flavors, making it the perfect fit for Breadwinner Kane’s edgy and innovative style. With the addition of his own flavor, Kane is able to connect with fans in a whole new way, providing them with a taste of his creative vision.

The CEO of It’s Gorgeous Musique, Creer Savoirfaire, is managing operations for this exciting deal and has plans to shelve the new flavor in DC, Las Vegas, Texas, and Alabama. Fans in these areas will be able to get their hands on the new Cool Cup Juice flavor and experience the unique taste of Breadwinner Kane’s creative vision.

For those who may be unfamiliar with Breadwinner Kane, he is a rising star in the music industry, known for his unique blend of hard-hitting rap and melodic hooks. He has released multiple successful albums, including the popular “Blood Wit Attitude” and “Street Certified,” and has collaborated with a variety of artists across the industry.

This announcement comes on the heels of Kane’s latest single, “Pop It,” featuring Sauce Walka & Sauce Wood Winnin, which entered the iTunes charts at #30. The success of this new single is a testament to Kane’s growing influence and popularity in the industry.

Follow on Instagram: @kanebwa @exoticpopbreadwinnerkane @exoticpop

https://www.itsgorgeousmusique.com/breadwinner-kane-lands-endorsement-deal-with-exotic-pop-for-new-cool-cup-juice-flavor

Watch the video premiere of Krizz Kaliko and Futuristic‘s “FML” presented by Ear House Inc.

Follow on Socials: @krizzkaliko

Watch the new video by Shonte Renee “Spicy” (produced by DJ Montay and Mr Jonz). Presented by Big Ooomp Records, “Spicy” was written by Kevin Ross, Russell Wright, and Big Korey — mixed and mastered by Deraj Global. @iamshonterenee