Ludacris On Hand To Pay Tribute To Soul Legend Otis Redding

dummyjordancalston — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:35:49 +0000

Feelings and memories of a better time were aplenty at the Wooddruff Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday as some of this era's most bright and promising talent paid tribute to a man that left an indelible mark on the world with his music.

Artists such as Anthony Hamilton, Estelle, and Grammy-winning rapper, Atlanta's Ludacris, were on hand to give respect to soul music titan Otis Redding.

Estelle sang Redding's classic, “Satisfaction,” a Rolling Stones original that became one of Redding's trademark songs.

Children Dexter and Otis III were on hand to perform with Anthony Hamilton.

Ludacris was honored by the Big “O” Youth Educational Foundation, a charitable foundation founded in remembrance of Redding's legacy, for his numerous charitable works.

“I'm just a fan of Otis Redding,” said the rapper. “His legacy will live forever and he has been one of the major influences in who I am. It's as simple as that.”

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Chali 2na To Headline "The Deadliest Catch Tour"

hiphopwired — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:01:54 +0000

Chali 2na will be headlining the 14-date “The Deadliest Catch Tour” in support of his solo debut album Fish Outta Water, in stores now on Decon Records. Joining Chali 2na on the tour will be fellow MC's Gift Of Gab, Mr. Lif and Lyrics Born, making this a must-see event for lovers of fine Hip-Hop.

Fish Outta Water is a deeply personal body of work that reveals a side of Chali 2na that his fans have never seen. A story from start to finish of his life, loves, triumphs and let-downs.

Featuring guest appearances from Damian “Jr. Gong” and Stephen Marley, Talib Kweli, Anthony Hamilton, Beenie Man, Elzhi and more, Fish Outta Water also includes production from Scott Storch, Jake One, DJ Babu and DJ Nu-mark.

The first date on the tour is 11/07 in San Francisco, CA at The Independent. Complete tour schedule below. Also check out his new video “International” with Beenie Man.

The Deadliest Catch Tour Schedule

11/07 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
11/08 – San Jose, CA – The Voodoo Lounge
11/10 – Ft. Collins, CO – Aggie theater
11/11 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theater
11/12 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up Tavern
11/13 – Park City, CO – Harry O's
11/14 – Bozeman, MT – Gallatin County Fairgrounds
11/15 – Missoula, MT – Wilma Theatre
11/17 – Vancouver, BC – The Biltmore Cabaret
11/18 – Bellingham, WA – The Nightlight
11/19 – Seattle, WA – Neumo's
11/20 – Eugene, OR – McDonald Theater
11/21 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
11/23 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow's

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Ludacris On Hand To Pay Tribute To Soul Legend Otis Redding

Chali 2na To Headline "The Deadliest Catch Tour"