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TDE’s Annual Holiday Concert Returns For 2025 With Doechii, SZA, Schoolboy Q, And Surprise Guests

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Top Dawg is for the kids. For the past 12ish years (give or take a pandemic shutdown), TDE, the South Los Angeles-based label that homes music from rap stars like Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q, R&B queen SZA, and breakout artist of 2024, Doechii, has held a holiday concert at the Nickerson Gardens housing project in Watts for the community. Top Dawg has announced the date for this year’s iteration (December 12), which will feature the above-mentioned artists, along with fellow TDE signees Isaiah Rashad, Jay Rock, Kal Banx, Ray Vaughn, SiR, and Ray Vaughn, as well as surprise guests.

In the past, that latter category has included stars like A$AP Ferg, Big Sean, Rihanna, and Travis Scott, as well as former TDE golden boy Kendrick Lamar. The best part about the concert isn’t that it’s basically free, though; it’s that the price of admission is an unwrapped toy, which will be distributed in Nickerson Gardens (where Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith grew up) the next day. So, if you want to see a great concert, all you have to do is something nice for the community! It’s a good deal!

In addition to the performances, the event also usually includes food trucks and other activities, while the next day will be Community Giveback day, with barbering services, family holiday photos, raffles, sports activities, and of course, the toy giveaway. There’s also a job fair with onsite employment opportunities. Top Dawg is for everybody.

You can find more information about the 11th annual TDE Christmas Concert + Toy Drive below.

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ScHoolboy Q Invites TDE Artists To His Show After Latest Toronto Cancelation

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TDE and Toronto are not getting along these days. The record label has had multiple shows canceled since Kendrick Lamar triumphed over Drake in their culture-shaking battle. ScHoolboy Q was the first, and most notable, given how much he had to say about the cancelation on Twitter. SiR fell victim to a similar fate, however, on July 30. The R&B singer confirmed that the Toronto venue he was slated to perform at pulled out at the last minute. ScHoolboy Q had a lot to say on the matter, and decided to invite SiR to his own show in Phoenix, Arizona.

“Phx tonight,” the rapper tweeted. “It’s sold out if u got sumtHin FROm BLUE LIPS SHOW and I’ll put 20 ppl on list.” ScHoolboy Q then shouted out his fellow TDE artists, and the strife they’re going through in Toronto. “@SiR u sHould slide bro,” he wrote with a laughing emoji. “Bring @zacarip.” SiR and Zacari are the resident singers on the TDE label, with the latter serving as SiR’s opening act on tour. Q is making it clear that he’ll be more than happy to have them at his show, since Toronto doesn’t want them at their designated venue.

Read More: ScHoolboy Q Endures Another Concert Cancelation

ScHoolboy Q Hinted At Drake Being Responsible

This isn’t the first time ScHoolboy Q has commented on SiR’s Toronto troubles. Q was in stitches as soon as the singer confirmed the cancelation. “Hahahahahahahaha,” he wrote. “Take yo a*s home boy. Sing on the bus it’s ova wit.” This, of course, is referencing the theory many fans have put forth, which is that Drake is keeping TDE artists from performing in his own city. ScHoolboy Q alluded to this when his show was canceled on July 18. Q also noted that OVO artists have been allowed to perform in L.A. without issue.

The most ironic part of the whole Toronto saga was the tweet that SiR made after ScHoolboy Q’s show got canceled. He quote tweeted a fan who voiced concern that SiR’s show was the next to be taken off the Toronto venue’s list. “My sh*t ain’t canceled,” he assured the fan. Sure enough, the singer’s show suffered the same fate as his TDE label mate. He even called back to the tweet, and made light of the situation. “This sh*t didn’t age well at all….,” he tweeted.

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Zacari Comes Through With His Flashy & Stylish Debut Album “Bliss”

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Zacari is someone who rose into the world of stardom through a now unforgettable feature. That of course is on the DAMN. cut “LOVE.” with the one and only Kendrick Lamar. Just two years after that 2017 collaboration, the Bakersfield, California singer/rapper would go on to sign with TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment). Since being with the label, he has put forth a handful of EPs (SOL & Run Wild Run Free) and a lot of singles. Some of which make Zacari’s debut album Bliss even two years later. That would be the title track with a feature from fellow label-mate Isaiah Rashad.

So, what took so long for Zacari to release Bliss? Well, he took the time to speak with Billboard on why this debut was important to get right. Part of it came from the studio sessions with Kendrick and ScHoolboy Q and just being around them throughout the creative processes. “When you’re in the room with these people like Kendrick and ScHoolboy, and they have their track record of albums and you’re watching them do it, [you see] what it really takes. It’s super important for the quality to not only be in the sound, but [also] in the writing and introspectiveness. Your pen is going to grow, you’re going to experience more things, and then you have to learn how to put them out in in the right way. I think that’s what takes time”.

We can see and hear that Zacari brought that mindset over to Bliss. The soundscapes are rich are very well mixed. Zacari’s vocals are consistently strong and uses those various sounds we mentioned to do some experimenting as well. While it still might take some time to fully develop a true “Zacari” track, this album is a great start to that journey.

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Listen To Bliss By Zacari

Bliss Tracklist:

  1. Homeless
  2. Reverse with James Fauntleroy
  3. Ave Maria with Ty Dolla $ign
  4. Girl Next Door
  5. Truth Is
  6. Bliss with Isaiah Rashad
  7. Berserk!!!
  8. Nocturnal
  9. Believe with Doechii
  10. Bless Her Heart with Blxst
  11. F(OMO)
  12. Give You Up
  13. Ocean
  14. Destiny
  15. Lonewolf Still
  16. Faith + Sight with BEAM
  17. Icarus Outro with Ab-Soul

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Zacari Continues To Shine On Sultry New Single “Lonewolf Still”

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Zacari is the secret weapon of Top Dawg Entertainment. He always crushes his guest verses, and sometimes he lends soulfulness to album cuts he’s not even credited on. His best known feature is still Kendrick Lamar’s “LOVE,” but the singer has shined equally bright on albums by Ab-Soul and TDE as a whole (Black Panther soundtrack). Zacari has yet to drop a solo release, though, and the desire to hear one grows increasingly higher with each new single he puts out. “Lonewolf Still” keeps this desire sky high.

“Lonewolf Still” is Zacari’s second single of 2024. He went the off-kilter acoustic route on “Ocean,” but “Lonewolf Still” sees him veer back into his sultry, R&B sweet spot. It works. The production is spacey in ways we previously haven’t heard from Zacari tracks. It’s reminiscent of blackbear, or perhaps even the weirder side of Post Malone. It’s a welcome change, given that some of Zacari’s earlier singles suffered from nondescript beat selection. “Lonewolf Still” brings all of the atmosphere one could hope for, given the evocative title and album cover.

Read More: Zacari & Ab-Soul Reunite For “Motions” Single

Zacari Embraces A Darker, More Textured Sound

The lyrics follow suit. “Thunderstorms let me know God is watching over. Ain’t afraid of death as much as I’m afraid of comfort,” Zacari croons. “Leave me ‘lone, you know I been plottin’ on a come up. And I don’t wanna see that girl unless she wanna comе f*ck.” It’s melodramatic on a certain level, but it sounds epic given the textured musical accompaniment. The hope is that “Lonewolf Still” serves as the introduction to Zacari’s debut album. He’s upped his solo game since the late 2010s, and it sounds like’s ready to step off the bench.

What are your thoughts on this new song, “Lonewolf Still” by Zacari? Is this his best single yet? Do you want to hear a solo album in 2024? Who do you want the singer to collab with? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Zacari. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics

Waiting at the table, now I’m serving it
Raw, all white McClaren, now I’m swerving it
Reading my suspicion, now I’m sure of that shit
No more superstition, no wondering

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SiR Announces ‘The Bad Karma Tour’ with Special Guest Zacari

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Grammy-nominated R&B artist SiR is hitting the road with The Bad Karma Tour, spanning 18 cities across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the tour supports his latest album, “Heavy”, which has garnered critical acclaim. The tour kicks off on July 23 at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD, and includes stops in Brooklyn, Toronto, Austin, San Francisco, and concludes with a hometown show at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, CA. SiR will be joined by special guest Zacari for all dates.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale starting April 4, with presales, followed by the general on-sale on April 5 at 10 AM local time via inglewoodsir.com.

Fans also have the opportunity to purchase VIP packages, offering perks such as priority access to the floor, meet & greet/photo op with SiR, exclusive VIP merchandise, and more. VIP package details vary based on the selected offer. For additional information, visit vipnation.com.

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SiR Will Bring His ‘Heavy’ Album To A City Near You On ‘The Bad Karma Tour’ With Zacari

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Top Dawg Entertainment crooner SiR has a new album out, and he’s taking it on tour this summer. Heavy has been out for a little over two weeks; it features Ab-Soul, Anderson .Paak, Isaiah Rashad, Scribz Riley, and Ty Dolla Sign. The Bad Karma tour will kick off on July 23 in Silver Spring, Maryland and run through August 21, when it’ll conclude at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. SiR will be joined on the tour by fellow TDE artist Zacari, who is due to release his own album sometime this year.

Tickets for the Bad Karma Tour will go on presale Thursday, April 4, and on general sale Friday, April 5 at 10 am local time. You can find more infomation at inglewoodsir.com. See the tour dates below.

SiR’s Bad Karma Tour Dates:

07/23 — Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
07/24 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
07/25 — Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
07/27 — Boston, MA @ House of Blues Boston
07/29 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
07/30 — Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
08/02 — Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
08/06 — Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
08/07 — Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
08/08 — Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
08/10 — Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston
08/11 — Austin, TX @ Emo’s Austin
08/13 — Denver, CO @ Summit
08/15 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
08/16 — Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues Anaheim
08/17 — San Diego, CA @ SOMA
08/20 — San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
08/21 — Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium

Zacari Wants To Stick By His Woman’s Side On “Ocean”

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Right at the start of 2024, we had a feeling that this year would be a much busier year for hip-hop/R&B music. 2023 had its fair share of highlights for sure. However, the hype was not always there, and many were banking on the mainstream to pull through. That was not the case, but things are looking better than ever for the genre. TDE is contributing heavily to the excitement, and so is Zacari.

The Bakersfield, California singer has been teasing his sophomore LP, Stereo Miracle, for nearly one year to the day. “Motions” got things in motion (pun intended) on February 10. Then, Zacari would go on to collaborate with fellow R&B singer Ty Dolla $ign for “Ave Maria” back in October. Both singles are shaping this next album to be a solid one for Zacari.

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Listen To “Ocean” By Zacari

On the Genius page, the tracklist is also seemingly revealed for all to see. However, sometimes things change and they are not always accurate. Which is why “Ocean,” Zacari’s latest single, could still make the cut. The sound of the track sounds like it would fit right at home on this next LP. It has a laid-back feel with him penning a song about wanting his energy to stay with the woman he is seeing. Sort of like how the waves from the ocean crash onto the coast. He wants to keep coming back for more.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Ocean,” by Zachary? Is this the best song from the Stereo Miracle rollout? Will this be the best TDE album of 2024, why or why not? Who do you want to see on the album and why? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Zacari. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

You’re so vibrant (You’re so vibrant)
Baby, you’re so vibrant, so fly and so righteous (So fly just so fly)
You the brightest star in my night, keep the sky lit (Sky lit)
Crazy all the time, it’s divine
Hope that time can’t divide us (Divide us)
‘Cause every time you stay the night, I

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Zacari And Ty Dolla $ign Are Fantastic Together On “Ave Maria”

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Bakersfield, California singer and artist Zacari is one of the many talented names on the TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment) label. However, he is not one of the household names just yet. He only has one project to his name so far. Run Wild Run Free came out in 2019 and it was a total solo effort. Things will be different very soon as the 27-year-old will be dropping his second project.

Genius says that Stereo Miracle is due in 2024, which would make it five years in between releases. Zacari has already begun the rollout for the album. This dates back to the lead single coming out in February, “Motions.” It features another TDE member, Ab-Soul. Now, we finally have another taste of Zacari’s next tape with “Ave Maria.”

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Listen To “Ave Maria” From Zacari And Ty Dolla $ign

This cut features the incredible vocal work from Ty Dolla $ign. The is beat bouncy and heavenly at the same time. Zacari’s voice is also a standout feature with some nice autotuned bits sprinkled in. Hopefully, we get some updates soon about the official release date for the LP because these two singles have been impressive.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new single from Zacari and Ty Dolla $ign, “Ave Maria?” Is this the best single he has put out for his upcoming album, Stereo Miracle? Who had the better performance on the track? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Zacari, as well as all of the hottest song releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

Rock star only half of me
Every night she comin’ back to me
Put her through some misery and agony, insanity, no battery
My pictures on her vanity, I’m really him, reality
So naturally, I flatter me
Got a gang, gang, gang mentality

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Zacari Pines For A Past Paramour In His Poised ‘Touch Of God’ Performance For ‘UPROXX Sessions’

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Top Dawg Entertainment crooner Zacari had a pretty productive 2022, contributing to “Do Better” and “Motions” from labelmate Ab-Soul’s album in addition to dropping his own new single, “Restless,” toward the end of the year. He followed that up with the release of the moody “Touch Of God” in May, and this week, he stops by Uproxx Studios to deliver a poised performance of the haunting single for UPROXX Sessions. “Your love to me is the touch of God,” he sings over the cavernous beat, reflecting on a love who moved on and left him longing for meaning.

Fans have been speculating about a potential new Zacari album since last July, when he released the video for “Bliss” featuring Isaiah Rashad, and while he hasn’t made any official announcements yet, with “Restless” and “Touch Of God” coming just six months apart (which is impressive for an indie artist such as Zacari, especially considering TDE’s patient — and sometimes chaotic — rollout schedules), there’s a good chance he’s got the follow-up to 2019’s Run Wild Run Free cooking. And given that last year saw plenty of TDE’s roster get long-awaited releases, clearing the future schedule for mainstays like Schoolboy Q and newbies like Ray Vaughn and Reason, there’s plenty of reason to hope some new Zacari music is on the way as well.

Watch Zacari’s UPROXX Sessions performance above.

UPROXX Sessions is Uproxx’s performance show featuring the hottest up-and-coming acts you should keep an eye on. Featuring creative direction from LA promotion collective, Ham On Everything, and taking place on our “bathroom” set designed and painted by Julian Gross, UPROXX Sessions is a showcase of some of our favorite performers, who just might soon be yours, too.