Concerts – Dj Roots Queen

THE FIRST ANNUAL INDIEFEST ATLANTA BRINGS OUT GUCCI MANE, BIG TIGGER, DJ GREG STREET, SLUTTY VEGAN AND MORE

July 6, 2021 by Dj RootsQueen

Concerts, Contests, events, Hip Hop, Press

#foogiano, Gucci Mane, indie fest, indiefest

In the true essence of Independence Day, Authentic Empire Music Group (AEMG) held one of the biggest independent music festivals in the southeastern region with the first annual IndieFest Atlanta that concluded with a live performance by East Atlanta’s own Gucci Mane who was introduced by Big Tigger. AEMG’s roster of talent also rocked the sold out crowd with a lineup that included Money Mu, YSN, Gabriel Avrett, AG Lotti, Doughboy and Geezy Escobar. Held at Cosmopolitan Premier Lounge in Decatur, GA, event festivities kicked off at 2PM with a stage set up in the parking lot alongside 20 various vendors, including a Slutty Vegan food truck. Legendary radio personality DJ Greg Street hosted the Foogiano stage, where he continually shouted out the incarcerated rapper whose birthday was on July 4th. The record label and music services company brought out droves of independent acts from across the country that performed on one of three stages in front of a live audience of over 3k attendees for the chance to win exclusive prizes.

In the end, Alabama rapper Mello Oowee edged out the competition taking home an AE chain, a brand new car and single deal as well as a champs trophy. “I really want to thank all of the indie artists who showed up and showed out,” said Lavour “Boomman” Sanders, AEMG CEO. “It was an amazing turnout; another win for independent artists and the culture.” IndieFest Atlanta not only offers independent artists a platform to be seen, heard and discovered, but to also rub elbows with other artists, industry executives and fans.

“There isn’t anything out here like it, and I’m making it my mission to take IndieFest all over the world in the hopes of bringing the best indie talent to the mainstream.”
Boom Man

From their inception, Authentic Empire Music Group (AEMG) has understood that a powerful organization requires a powerful name. Founded in 2017 by Lavour “Boomman” Sanders, they are a full-service entertainment company and record label that boldly defines what they value and what they stand for. The word “authentic” refers to Sanders’ front-line experience in the music industry as a former artist and manager himself. He intimately identifies with the industry politics independent artists and producers face including the gatekeeping infrastructure of major labels. The term “empire” represents the creative culture Sanders is building with a qualified executive team and roster of heavyweight talent. His goal is to foster an atmosphere of accessibility but also maintain quality control. At AE, they aim to breed champions.

Coalition Djs 13th Annual Anniversary Concert

January 19, 2021 by Dj RootsQueen

Celebrity News, Clubs, Concerts, Festivals, Hip Hop, Interviews, Music, News, Press, press release

Atlanta, Coalition DJs

Coalition Djs Celebrate 13th Anniversary with Rick Ross, Waka Flocka, Beat King, and more

On MLK Day, Jan 18, 2021, The Coalition Djs held their 13th Annual Anniversary Concert at Central Station Sports Lounge in Atlanta, Ga. Over 100 Coalition Djs attended this star studded event to honor the nation’s most influential DJs. The annual anniversary concert gives artists a chance to give back to the DJs who have been pivotal in many artist’s success.

Before the concert kickoff was the Longevity Panel hosted by Debra Antney, Gillie x Walo, Shadi Powers, Kinfolk, and Kadife Sylvester. Some of the many notable appearances and performances of the evening include Waka Flocka, Lil Scrappy, Yung Ralph, Lil Donald, Erica Banks, Trap Beckham, Beat King, Asianae, Shontee Renee, Yin Yang Twins, Fabo, Kwony Cash, Beat King, and more.

Rude Girl Radio was an official media outlet for the event in which we interviewed many of the artists on the red carpet. Our favorite moment was Queen of Miami Nikki Natural completing her #bussitchallenge on the red carpet.

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We got to catch up with some of our favorite rising stars

You can check out our red carpet interviews with Beat King, Fabo, Lil Scrappy, Waka Flocka, Yung Ralph, Erica Banks, Asianae, Nikki Natural, and more by staying tuned to our Instagram page.

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About the Coalition Djs

The Coalition DJs were assembled in 2008 as the brainchild of Atlanta music exec, Xavier Hargrove (DJ Big X). After years of watching DJ Funky, DJ X-Rated, and DJ Nando (the crew’s original founders) establish their names individually via popular Atlanta gentlemen’s clubs such as Jazzy T’s, Strokers, and Magic City, Dj Big X felt that combining their efforts would make them a force to be reckoned with in Atlanta’s booming urban nightlife and music scene. Utilizing longstanding relationships and capitalizing off of the extraordinary success of the city’s local talent, the Coalition DJs carved their niche. And, with marketing pro Nick Love at the helm, the team’s influence and reach grew nationally. With their exceptional skills on the turntables and the microphone, they’ve broken records for artists like Young Jeezy, TI, Future, Cash Out, Travis Porter, 2 Chainz, Rich Homie Quan, Migos, and more. Without question, they are officially the #1 DJ Crew In The World!

Check out Erica Banks performing her viral hit “Bussit” at the anniversary concert

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Rapper Curren$y Album Release Party Tonight in Atlanta.

August 16, 2019 by Ogechi

Concerts, Hip Hop, Mixtapes, Music, press release

carishathediva, curren$y, spitta andretti, young money records

Congratulations to a GOAT in the game. Rapper and entrepreneur, Curren$y has a big night ahead of him later. He will be performing live at his album release party at Masquerade Nightclub. Don’t be upset if you can’t make it to Atlanta. On the 17th he will be in New Orleans and the 18th he will be in Houston, Texas. We wish the original member of Young Money Records a successful mini tour and stay tuned to the blog for pictures from the event!! Follow him on Instagram to get information on event times and locations. ig @spitta_andretti

@Carishathediva

Buju Banton’s Legendary Comeback Concert ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ Held in Jamaica

March 17, 2019 by Dj RootsQueen

Concerts

Buju Banton, Jamaica

The reggae star’s return to the stage after eight years in a Florida prison was one of the biggest music events in Jamaica’s history.

Buju Banton’s Long Walk to Freedom Concert, one of the biggest music events in Jamaica’s history, was held Saturday night at Kingston’s National Stadium, marking the reggae icon’s return to the stage after an eight-year absence. Banton didn’t willingly take a break from performing; he had been incarcerated in federal prison following a conviction on cocaine-trafficking charges.

New York City’s Bobby Konders and Jabba of Massive B Sound and Hot 97 (WQHT FM) set a fitting tone with their selections of 1980s and 1990s dancehall classics. The stadium was packed, nearly reaching its 35,000-person capacity as the 8 p.m. showtime drew closer.

Several of Buju’s collaborators also joined him on stage to celebrate his return. They included Marcia Griffiths, former member of Bob Marley’s I-Threes, whom Banton said he regarded as a mother; Wayne Wonder, with whom Banton performed the 1992 dancehall classic “Bona Fide Love” and one of Banton’s mentors; and singer Beres Hammond. Beres and Buju performed their exuberant ode to dancehall “Can You Play Some More,” and caused the already frenzied crowd to scream even louder when they sang each other’s verses on their 1992 hit, “Who Say?”

Banton had little to say about his incarceration except for counting down, to the second, the amount of time he was locked up, which served as the introduction to “Driver A.” Banton’s 2007 hit about a ganja dealer sending his driver to make a delivery in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, contains a somewhat prescient lyric, as he cautions his driver: “Just remember the damn speed limit cause if you run into the Feds, my friend, that is it.” For the time being, maybe that’s the only direct reference to his incarceration that Banton needs to make.

[SXSW Schedule] Esprit De Corps

March 4, 2014 by Dj RootsQueen

Concerts, Uncategorized

Austin, Dj RootsQueen, Esprit De Corps, hip hop, Jazz, Reggae, Shock Mama Cherry, SXSW

Esprit De Corps is a new Atlanta-based music group focused on creating reggae/soul music with an 80’s-style influence. Taken literally, the term “Esprit De Corps” refers to the ability of a group to maintain pride, loyalty, morale and fellowship to an institution or oneself and others. Esprit De Corps the brainchild of Grammy award winning producer/mixer Neal H Pogue whom wanted a fresh, unique spin on reggae music consists of lead vocalist/bassist Shock Mama Cherry and her sidekick DJ Roots Queen.

Shock Mama Cherry’s early roots were in the heart of Brooklyn, where she began writing poetry and music at the early age of 10. By the age of 16, she was signed to a record label and began writing, producing, recording and performing soul music on a much broader scale. Since that time, Cherry has been working in and around the music industry in a variety of capacities (including writing for artists such as Jaheim and Dwele) and has even delved into modeling and acting.

DJ Roots Queen, originally from Florida, now a resident ATLien, this female master of the turntables gets respect for her wicked spinning of those “Riddims”. Roots Queen fell in love with music as a little girl, listening to it with her father. Her reputation speaks for itself within the West Indian DJ Community, earning the respect of some of the best in the business. Now, as a 17 year veteran, DJ Roots Queen, continues to break down barriers in her field. Roots Queen can be heard on “Rude Girl Radio” on the world famous DJ Clue’s radio station www.desertstormradio.com.

Shock Mama and Roots Queens mutual love of Reggae makes their collaboration Esprit De Corps.

You can catch “Esprit De Corps” at Javelina, 69 Rainey St. Austin Texas

Friday, March 14, 2014 9:00PM – 9:40PM