It’s no secret that the global coronavirus pandemic has upended most industries. The music business is no exception.
Thanks to hip hop DJ D-Nice spinning seemingly never-ending sets and innovative ventures like Verzuz, the celebratory battle created by iconic producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, music is still reaching and comforting the masses. As music lovers turn to social media and online outlets to satisfy their ears in lieu of in-person performances, more and more artists are following suit.
In case you missed it, legendary hip hop/pop trio Bell Biv DeVoe, better known as BBD, is joining forces with popular R&B quartet Jagged Edge to bring fans a night of nostalgic tunes on May 28, 9pm EST via Funk Fest, the longest-running urban music festival.
The powerhouse groups who dominated the ‘90s and early aughts will perform live under BBD’s aptly named “Garage Concert Series,” and will be shown online via the festival’s new streaming platform Funk Fest TV.
Designed to be an organic “jam session” that strips away the bells and whistles and transports the performance experience back to its grassroots origins, the can’t-miss show will surely be a welcomed addition to the new frontier of how we consume live events. Plus, proceeds from the set will benefit Covid-19 relief efforts via BBD Cares, the trio’s community initiative.
“We’re proud to launch the ‘Garage Concert Series’ and our BBD Cares effort to raise money and awareness during a time when our communities, our culture, and our society need healing,” Bell said in a release. Bivins echoed, “The Garage Concert Series, which we conceptualized and named after other culture-shifting brands like Amazon and Microsoft that started in their garage, is our contribution to the global community.” DeVoe continued, “Our goal is to continue to spread the love, while raising money for those who are most in need.”
If you’ve never seen a BBD or Jagged Edge live performance, you’re in for a treat!
So, grab your baggy jeans and oversized gear and get ready to party and give back…all from the comfort of your couch!
Tickets are available here for $3. For more information, please visit Funk Fest TV.
This is so cool 😎 thank you for sharing. I’m looking forward to the concert.