CINCINNATI MUSIC FESTIVAL
WELCOME TO THE MUSIC CELEBRATION!
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Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 2024 Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G!
The Cincy Region is bursting with anticipation and thrilled to welcome you back for an unbelievable lineup of music, events, and cultural experiences throughout the entire festival weekend. You’ve helped create one of the top music festivals in the U.S., and the stage is set for another unforgettable weekend.
For years, Cincyhas been singing and celebrating with some of music’s biggest acts. More than great music, this festival celebrates the power of diversity –people of all backgrounds coming together in harmony. Our commitment to this celebration resonates with our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. We’ve lined up a variety of extra events to elevate your experience:
Visit Cincy’s Vibe Marketplace on Fountain Square -Thurs.-Sun., July 25-28 Discover a variety of local and minority-owned shops, vendors, and artisans on Fountain Square. Add a new masterpiece to your art collection or grab a keepsake to remember the trip.
Cincy Soul, the Black Taste -Fountain Square –Fri.-Sun., July 27-28 Get a taste of Black Cincinnati through art, food, free concerts, and more in the heart of downtown.
Queen City 5K –The Banks Entertainment District -Sat., July 27 –8 a.m. Take in the sights of the Ohio Riverfront and run (or walk) for a cause. Proceeds from the race contribute to scholarship funds and opportunities for local youth of diverse backgrounds.
Visit VisitCincy.com for more information about these events and other experiences around the region. Take advantage of all the region has to offer, from our world-class restaurants and museums to our vibrant mix of boutiques and attractions –including the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center, with its 1-year birthday celebration and induction ceremony on Saturday, July 27,at noon. See for yourself why the Cincy Regionis the place where culture reigns!
We’re grateful you chose to spend your weekend with us. We wish you the best time during your stay in Cincinnati and would love to welcome you and your friends back again soon.
Sincerely, y
Julie Calvert President and CEO Visit Cincy
Julie Kirkpatrick President and CEO
ALICIAREECE BOARDPRESIDENT
DENISEDRIEHAUS COMMISSIONER
STEPHANIE SUMMEROWDUMAS COMMISSIONER
WELCOMETO HAMILTON COUNTY!
AsHamiltonCountyCommissioners,weare incrediblyexcitedtowelcomeyoutothe 2024CincinnatiMusicFestival!Asoneofthe toptouristeventsintheregion,your collectiveimpactmakesabigdifferenceto ourlocaleconomy.Thankyouforcoming togetherandsupportingourlocal restaurants,retailers,andhotels!
Whileyou’rehere,joinusattheCincinnati BlackMusicWalkofFameaswecelebrateits 1stBirthdayand2024InductionCeremonyon Saturday,July20thatnoon.We’llseeyouat theAndrewJBradyMusicCenteraswe celebratewithaFREEperformancebyZapp andunveilthe2024WalkofFameStars:
RandyCrawford
ShirleyMurdock
DonaldLawrence
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Sodance,sing,anddiscoverourrichculture thisweekend.Wehopeyouenjoyyour experienceattheCincinnatiMusicFestival!
Sincerely,
TheHamiltonCounty BoardofCommissioners
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 Enjoy FREE admission during the Cincinnati Music Festival July 25–27
The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Artin the 21st Century is organized by the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Saint Louis Art Museum. This exhibition is generously supported by the Ford Foundation, the Henry Luce Foundation, and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
Monica Ikegwu (American, b. 1998), Open/Closed, 2021, oil on canvas, 48 x 36 in. each (121.9 x 91.4 cm), Courtesy of the artist and Gallery Myrtis, © Monica Ikegwu
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MC LYTE
Lyricist, inspirational speaker, DJ, pioneer, icon, veteran and entrepreneur describe one of the most prolific and well-respected female Hip Hop artists of all time: MC Lyte. A pioneer in the industry, she opened the door for future female Hip Hop artists by daring to do what had never been done while doing something she loved. MC Lyte is the first rap artist ever to perform at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall, the first female rapper to ever receive a gold single, the first female solo rapper ever nominated for a Grammy and in 2006, MC Lyte became the first solo female rapper to be honored/inducted on VH-1’s Hip Hop Honors.
Appearing on the rap scene in 1986 as Boogie Down Productions releasing his first hit single “South Bronx” with his late DJ Scott La Rock, KRS “The One” made it clear that Hip Hop was going to have to take itself a lot more seriously than simply being a music genre. KRS, an acronym for “Knowledge Reigning Supreme”, has been called the “conscience of Hip Hop” ( Rolling Stone ), “the greatest live emcee ever” ( The Source ), the “spokesperson for Hip Hop” ( Wall Street Journal ), “master teacher” (Zulu Nation) and the “son of Hip Hop” (Kool DJ Herc). With 20 published albums to his credit and his numerous appearances with other artists, KRS-One is believed to have written the most rhymes in Hip Hop’s history.
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EPMD
Though EPMD’s hardcore style influenced the urban-oriented gangsta ‘90s, Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith were both raised in the Long Island suburb of Brentwood. They moved into rap separately but came together in 1987 at which time they named themselves EPMD, short for “Erick and Parrish Making Dollars”—they recorded their debut, “It’s My Thing,” in three hours. Propelled by several strong singles, the album eventually went gold. By 1992, they presided over an extended family dubbed the Hit Squad. The rappers pursued their own projects through the late ‘90s and early 2000s. Nevertheless, they also found time to continue performing together as EPMD, and 2008 saw them returning to the studio for We Mean Business .
BLACK SHEEP
Lyricist, artist, MC, there are so many words that can be used to define the creative force that is known as Andres “Dres” Titus. A talented hip hop artist, Dres is known to many as one half of the iconic Hip Hop group Black Sheep. During his high school years in North Carolina, Dres linked up with another New York native William “Mista Lawnge” McLean, to form the group Black Sheep. The group found much success and went on to become the first hip hop group to perform on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno , collaborated with top acts like Vanessa Williams, and in 2008 had their signature song “The Choice is Yours” ranked on VH1’s 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs.
celebrates artists over 50 of every form. Through our Brain Health work, we know that art keeps us mentally sharp, as it connects us and preserves our these dynamic artists who the areas of costume design, dance and hip-hop music.
Ruth E. Carter Award-Winning Costume Designer
Nasha Thomas National Director, AileyCamp Master Teacher
Doug E. Fresh Hip-Hop Legend
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MAXWELL
Maxwell has artfully managed to transfix music lovers for more than two decades, releasing five studio albums, all in his own time and all duly anointed as classics. The soul singer redefined soul music in April of 1996 when he released his critically acclaimed debut on Columbia, Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite Recent accolades for Maxwell include the “Legend” Award at the 2021 Soul Train Awards and a performance at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, where he paid tribute to Michael Jackson with “The Lady in My Life.” His critically acclaimed The Night Tour also made Pollstar’s 2022 list of “Top 20 Global Concert Tours,” determined by average box office gross and the average ticket price for shows worldwide.
FANTASIA
NE-YO is a three-time Grammy Award-winning R&B hitmaker, iconic songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose illustrious catalog has generated a combined total of 23 billion streams worldwide. His debut single, 2005’s “So Sick,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified quadruple-platinum. Since then, the Motown Records/Compound Entertainment recording artist has racked up a collection of global hits including “Sexy Love,” “Closer,” “Because of You,” and “Miss Independent.” Additionally, NE-YO has proven to be as powerful with his pen as he is in the recording studio and on stage, penning bangers like Rihanna’s “Unfaithful,” “Russian Roulette,” and “Take a Bow,” along with Beyoncé’s 2006 breakup anthem “Irreplaceable” and songs for such artists as Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, and Mario among others.
Grammy award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, award-winning actor, and author, Fantasia Barrino first broke onto the scene in 2004, entering every heart and home, as the Season 3 winner of American Idol . In addition to her two Grammy Award wins, Fantasia has been nominated numerous times by the Recording Academy, NAACP Image Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Soul Train Awards, with two Billboard Music Award wins and four NAACP Image Award wins. Fantasia followed her 2004 American Idol win with the release of her platinum selling debut album, Free Yourself, and became the first artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart to debut at No.1 with her first single “I Believe.”
OCTOBER LONDON
Breakout R&B phenomenon and Death Row Records recording artist October London was nominated for “Best R&B/Soul Male Artist” and hopes to receive Grammy and NAACP nominations for his standout debut album, The Rebirth of Marvin His vocal delivery and style is reminiscent of Motown soul while bringing a fresh and modern take captivating all who experience it. While he pays homage to the classics for inspiration, his vision of love and romance, and their inherent struggles, have found a present and rabid audience. His No. 1 hit, “Back to Your Place,” has captivated music lovers across the nation recently receiving Soul Train award nominations for Song of the Year, Video of the Year, and The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award.
LAKESIDE
The Original Lakeside journey began when a group of high school students from Dayton, Ohio, formed a singing group and backup band which later morphed into a funk band after landing a recording deal with Solar Records. Made up of talented musicians with a ferocious stamina that has sustained them for more than 40 years, athe band still maintains seven of the original nine members. Formerly known as the Ohio Lakeside Express, their travels have taken them throughout the world. The longevity of The Original Lakeside comes from the power of commitment, dedication, positivity, and respect for the funk.
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NEW EDITION
With their iconic No. 1 debut album Candy Girl, New Edition hit the music scene running in 1983. Some 40 years ago, NE disrupted the music industry when, in the same year, the album’s title track knocked Michael Jackson’s monster hit “Beat It” out of the No. 1 spot on the Billboard “Hot Black Singles” chart. As a result of their hard work and dedication, NE has been honored with several awards and accolades including being inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, The Soul Train and BET’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards, as well as being bestowed with a Star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition, NE holds the record for having the most watched biopic in music history. Originally airing on the BET network, the three-part TV series, The New Edition Story, was seen by more than 29 million unique viewers. Comprised of Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill, New Edition, since 1983, has remained one of the most influential and trendsetting R&B groups in the world of music.
KEM
Multi-Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and author KEM, ascended from the shadows of addiction and homelessness on the streets of Detroit to become a legendary figure in Motown’s rich musical history. His music is a captivating blend of sensuous, groove-laden melodies paired with his mesmerizing vocals, all enveloped in lyrics overflowing with love, emotion, and hope. Often likened to iconic artists such as Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Al Jarreau, and Marvin Gaye, KEM’s music is a testament to his innate storytelling prowess and lyrical depth. Over two decades, millions have embraced his music, drawn to his honest lyrics, distinctive voice, and magnetic stage presence. KEM’s incredible transformation from a homeless young man battling addiction to a beloved figure in R&B is evident in the evolution of his music.
COCO JONES
You may have seen Coco Jones on the big screen—she’s been in film and on TV since she was a tween. You also may have seen her on the tiny screen—with nearly 3.5 million TikTok followers, she is dedicated to upping representation for proud, talented, dark-skinned black women. You should also plan to hear her brand of R&B: It’s as soulful as it is relatable, as diary-honest as it is marked by powerful storytelling. And though she’s young, it’s been a long time coming. Ultimately, she wants to use her voice as an instrument for change on a broad scale, a tool for growth on a personal level, and as a method to bring her fans closer to her—and, in turn, inspire growth in them.
EN VOGUE
En Vogue members Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis, and Rhona Bennett remind us that great voices and music are always in demand. By the time their debut album, Born to Sing , was released, their impact was unquestionable and their freshman album went nearly double platinum. What followed is an impressive catalogue of hits that yielded seven MTV Music Video Awards, three Soul Train Music Awards, two American Music Awards, a Billboard Award, and Lady of Soul Award and garnered countless Grammy nominations. Weighing in on culturally charged social issues like racism, sexism, prejudice, and world peace; En Vogue proved they could use their voices for change with “Free Your Mind.” Beauty, brains, talent, and style defined them, and continues to elevate them as beacons of female self-empowerment for future generations.
STOKLEY
Stokley is a Grammy-nominated vocalist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who is one of music’s best-kept secrets. He has worked with some of the biggest names in music including Prince, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, and more. He’s known best as the lead singer and drummer for legendary R&B group Mint Condition. In 2017, Stokley embarked on a new solo journey with the release of his debut album, Introducing Stokley , which produced two top five Billboard singles, “Organic” and “ Level.” Stokley is signed to the label Bluraffe and in a partnership with the legendary Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis / Perspective Records with his sophomore release, Sankofa which has already produced five top 10 Billboard records, including “She,” which went to No. 1.
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Jorja Wilkerson has been working with the Cincinnati Music Festival for the past two years as a Social Media and Personal Assistant. A recent graduate of Walnut Hills High School, Jorja will be attending Spelman College in Atlanta in the fall majoring in economics with a minor in management and organization. Jorja’s favorite Cincinnati Music Festival memory is meeting the incomparable Maxwell with her brother Jaxon after an amazing performance in 2019. She hopes that the Cincinnati Music Festival continues to grow and thrive year after year with attendees being able to make memories that will last forever.
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