On Friday night, GRAMMY®-nominated Jamaican pop sensation Shenseea delivered a breathtaking sold-out performance at The Fillmore Silver Spring in Washington D.C., marking the fifth stop on her first headlining ‘Never Gets Late Here’ tour. From the moment she stepped on stage, Shenseea captivated the audience with her vibrant energy, smooth dance moves, and undeniable charisma. Dressed in a daring black matching set, she performed a dynamic mix of timeless fan favorites and fresh tracks, including hit singles “Hit & Run” and “Work Me Out” featuring Wizkid.
Following the show, Shenseea hosted an exclusive after-party at Washington D.C.’s luxury private lounge, Saint Yves, where fans and friends mingled with the star in a more intimate setting, further solidifying her status as a highly sought-after figure both on and off the stage.
This thrilling performance is part of her 12-city tour, which spans from August 16th to September 6th, with five shows already sold out. The tour showcases Shenseea’s chart-topping album Never Gets Late Here, which held the number one spot on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart for three consecutive weeks and features collaborations with icons like Coi Leray, Wizkid, and DJ Genius.
As Shenseea’s tour continues to sweep through major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Miami, culminating in a grand finale in Las Vegas, she is reaching new milestones in her career and introducing the vibrant rhythms of Jamaica to audiences across the U.S.
Eight-time Grammy Award-winning icon Usher launched his highly anticipated ‘Past Present Future’ global tour, his first in eight years, with two sold-out performances at Washington, DC’s Capital One Arena. The R&B legend delivered a two-hour set packed with his timeless hits and signature dance moves, reaffirming his status as a music legend over his 30-year career.
Usher thrilled fans with chart-topping classics like “U Don’t Have To Call,” “Confessions,” and “Lovers and Friends. ” He also debuted tracks from his upcoming ninth album, Coming Home. He closed the night with a show-stopping performance of “Yeah!” that had the audience on their feet.
Night Two featured special appearances by DC’s Wale, Raheem DeVaughn, and E.U.’s Sugar Bear. Wale energized the crowd with hits like “The Matrimony” and “No Hands,” while Raheem DeVaughn added a soulful touch with “You.” Sugar Bear’s performance of “Da’ Butt” brought the house down.
The tour continues with two nights in Baltimore before hitting major cities like Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Usher will also take the international stage, performing eight shows at London’s O2 Arena in March, with additional stops in Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. The tour will conclude with two final nights at The O2 Arena in London on May 7.
UPCOMING USHER: PAST PRESENT FUTURE 2024 DATES
Tue Aug 20 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Wed Aug 21 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Fri Aug 23 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Sat Aug 24 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Tue Aug 27 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Wed Aug 28 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Fri Aug 30 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Sat Aug 31 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Mon Sep 02 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Tue Sep 03 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Fri Sep 06 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Sat Sep 07 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Mon Sep 09 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Tue Sep 10 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Thu Sep 12 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Fri Sep 13 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Tue Sep 17 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Wed Sep 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Sat Sep 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome
Sun Sep 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome
Tue Sep 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome
Wed Sep 25 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome
Sat Sep 28 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Sun Sep 29 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Thu Oct 03 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Fri Oct 04 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Sat Oct 05 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Mon Oct 07 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX
Tue Oct 08 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX
Fri Oct 11 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Sat Oct 12 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Mon Oct 14 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Thu Oct 17 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Fri Oct 18 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sun Oct 20 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Tue Oct 22 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Wed Oct 23 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Fri Oct 25 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
Sat Oct 26 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
Mon Oct 28 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Tue Oct 29 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Tue Oct 31 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sat Nov 02 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
Sun Nov 03 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
Thu Nov 07 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Fri Nov 08 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Sun Nov 10 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Mon Nov 11 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Fri Nov 15 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Sat Nov 16 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Mon Nov 18 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
Tue Nov 19 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
Sat Nov 23 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
Sun Nov 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
Wed Nov 27 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Fri Nov 29 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Sat Nov 30 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Mon Dec 09 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
Tue Dec 10 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
Thu Dec 12 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena
USHER: PAST PRESENT FUTURE 2025 INTERNATIONAL DATES:
Sat Mar 29 – London, UK – The O2 Arena
Tue Apr 1 – London, UK – The O2 Arena
Wed Apr 2 – London, UK – The O2 Arena
Sat Apr 05 – London, UK – The O2 Arena
Sun Apr 06 – London, UK – The O2 Arena
Tue Apr 08 – London, UK – The O2 Arena
Wed Apr 09 – London, UK – The O2 Arena
Fri Apr 11 – London, UK – The O2 Arena
Tue Apr 15 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
Wed Apr 16 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
Tue Apr 22 – Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome
Wed Apr 23 – Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome
Thu Apr 25 – Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome
Sat Apr 26 – Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome
Mon Apr 28 – Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome
Thu May 1 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena
Sun May 04 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena
On Friday, January 20, hip-hop legends Louis “Eric B” Barrierand Fredrick “Kool DJ Red Alert” Crute were among a group of honorees to receive the 2023 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards at The U.S. Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Eric. B, best known as part of the legendary duo Eric. B and Rakim, and Kool DJ Red Alert, the pioneer of hip hop, were awarded the Legendary Artist Awards. The award honors an individual or group who has used their position to consistently advocate and support the arts and culture and/or arts education in the United States.
Others included Dan McKee, Governor of Rhode Island, who was awarded the National Award for State Arts Leadership. David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, received the National Award for Local Arts Leadership for cities with a population of 100,000 or more. Jon Mitchell, Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts, was awarded the National Award for Local Arts Leadership for cities with a population of fewer than 100,000.
“The leadership of Governor McKee, Mayor Holt, and Mayor Mitchell should be an inspiration to all those serving in public office. They believe that the arts connect people and drive civic engagement, and their unparalleled commitment to supporting arts programs exemplifies how investment in the arts translates into community growth, economic prosperity, and increased cultural funding,” said Nolen V. Bivens, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts. “We are also proud to recognize Eric B and Kool DJ Red Alert, who have contributed enormously to America’s artistic and cultural legacy, and whose achievements have no doubt helped change the future of the arts in America for the better.”
“The U.S. Conference of Mayors is pleased to recognize the exemplary work of Mayor Holt, Mayor Mitchell, Governor McKee as they use the arts and culture to not only promote their city/state, but to grow their economies,” remarked Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The U.S. Conference of Mayors. “Mayors understand the inherent value of the arts to bring people together, promote cultural understanding, and make cities safer places to live, work and play.”
