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Forever R&B with Kelly Price, Dr...

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Sep 22, 2012

Sat 8:00 PM

1245 Dauer Drive
Miami, FL 33146

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Performers:

  • Dru Hill
  • Kelly Price

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Dru Hill: After eight years, R&B multi-platinum group Dru Hill reunites and signed a new recording contract with Kedar Entertainment. Sisqo, Nokio, Jazz and new member Tao (pronounced Tay-oh) are back and will release their fourth CD offering, InDRUpendence Day in stores 2010. The new single, “Love M.D.” is a sexy mid-tempo ballad. The new album is a soulful blend of R&B, rock, hip-hop and romance-in true trademark Dru Hill form. There are several key local and national radio promotions, performances and interviews scheduled for the release of the album. Kedar Massenburg, President and CEO of Kedar Entertainment, is very excited to work on their reunion project. “I’ve always been a fan of Dru Hill and I’m happy to be in partnership with them,” says Kedar. “We look forward to further developing the Dru Hill brand and exploring the numerous marketing and promotional opportunities available to them. Including solo releases from Sisqo, and Nokio’s rock group (Black Angel Down) .

In 2001, the group disbanded so that members could pursue solo careers. Dru Hill group member, Sisqo went on to achieve international success with the acclaim debut album release, Unleash the Dragon, which included the mega hit, “Thong Song.” The album sold over eight million units worldwide, while former group member Woody went on to pursue a career in Gospel

This year, Dru Hill will star in a reality TV series titled Sweat’s Platinum House, produced by label mate Keith Sweat and airing on CENTRIC. The series is guaranteed to keep audiences glued to their seats and further demonstrates the group’s provocative and edgy swagger. In addition to Sweat’s Platinum House, Dru Hill’s member Sisqo also stars in the London based (UK) TV sensation, Big Brother. The show has already garnered international visibility for the group and is an excellent marketing vehicle for the CD project.

Kelly Price: As a soul singing powerhouse, Kelly Price became one of the most celebrated R&B performers in the late '90s. She first appeared as a guest vocalist on hit singles for Mariah Carey and Aretha Franklin before releasing her debut album in 1998. Since then, Kelly Price has released five top-ten R&B albums and has been nominated for four Grammy Awards. She recently released, Kelly, in May, 2011 and has been on the road to promote the disc ever since. Don't miss a date on the Kelly Price concert schedule (2011); Use Eventful as your source for Kelly Price tour dates and venue information.

The native Queens, New York singer was first discovered by mentor Mariah Carey who introduced her to music impresario, Tommy Mottola. After securing a recording contract, she released Soul of a Woman in 1998, which featured the #1 R&B single "Friend of Mine". She was then asked by Whitney Houston herself to sing on the hit track "Heartbreak Hotel", letting the whole world know about her powerful vocals. Her second album, Mirror, Mirror, was released in 2000 and featured the Grammy-nominated single "As We Lay". In 2003, Price made her film debut as a singer in the hit Queen Latifah film, Bringing Down the House.

In addition to R&B, Price is also well known within the Gospel world. She released her debut Gospel album, This is Who I Am, in 2006 and earned a #1 spot on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. Her most recent album, Kelly, most recently earned her another Grammy Award nomination in 2011 for the single "Tired". Fifteen years and five albums in the game, Kelly Price is a tour-de-force of R&B. Stay on top of Kelly Price tour dates when she visits a venue near you; Use Eventful as your Kelly Price concert calendar.

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