On Saturday evening (Oct. 18) beginning at 8 pm at the Fred Hobdy Center, get ready for a soul-rocking, good time! In concert will be R&B singer, K. Michelle, who first gained fame as a regular cast member on VH1’s reality series Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta, and later signed with Atlantic Records. Her chart-topping albums have included Rebellious Soul, Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart and More Issues Than Vogue. Her single, “Scooch” was her first single to top Billboard’s Adult R&B chart. K. Michelle, also a songwriter, is known for her soul-stirring and sometimes witty lyrics from her own experiences of pain, desires and challenges. So be prepared to go on an emotional rollercoaster with her sultry, soulful stylings.
Joining her for the evening is R&B singer, Jacquees, from Decatur, GA. Jacquees who bills himself as the “King of R&B” has been on the music scene since 2014 whenhe signed with Birdman’s Cash Money Records. He first gained recognition with his 2016 single, “B.E.D.”; the song peaked at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America. Also, known for his hits, “Trip”, “You Belong To Somebody Else” and “You”, Jacquees’ blend of hip-hop and R&B is sure to appeal to a college audience.
To round out the evening is Memphis-based R&B vocalist, J. Howell who has risen in notoriety from a Youtube star to one of the most popular R&B singers on the scene. His songs “Somethin About Ya”, “Faithful”, “Talk”, and “Why You Love Me” (feat. Dondria) has helped to catapult him to next level stardom and his nocturnal and atmospheric ballads are a crowd-pleaser.
Students get in free with valid ID and non-students pay $30. Tickets available atwww.gram.edu/homecoming