Black Music Month: Hometown Heroes
June is Black Music Month and we’re celebrating with an incredible lineup of live performances by hometown heroes at several Apple Retail Store locations. Stop by to hear your favorite artists. You won’t want to miss a minute of the beat-dropping, soul-singing, hard-rocking good times.
Tiffany Evans
Fresh off Nickelodeon’s Slime Tour, Tiffany Evans performs hits from her self-titled album including tracks recorded with Ciara and Bow Wow.
Apple Store, SoHoJune 1, 3:00 p.m.
Malcolm Jamal Warner
Malcolm Jamal Warner’s self-described urban jazz/funk band Miles Long delivers everything from controversial spoken word pieces to songs about lost love. Stop by and discover a whole new reason to become one of Malcolm’s fans.
Apple Store, Third Street PromenadeJune 2, 7:00 p.m.
Dwele
Singer/songwriter/producer Dwele, who’s built an incredible amount of buzz for his all-new solo effort, Sketches of a Man, delivers a live performance you won’t want to miss.
Apple Store, SomersetJune 6, 7:00 p.m.
Wyclef Jean
You read right, this is your chance to hear artist/producer Wyclef Jean perform music from his recently released album, Carnival, Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant, including the Top 10 single “Sweetest Girl.”
Apple Store, SoHoJune 9, 7:00 p.m.
Janelle Monae
Combining the very best of R&B, funk, hip-hop, and rock into a sound all her own, Janelle Monae is nothing short of a musical breath of fresh air. Stop by to hear her perform songs from her debut album, Metropolis: The Chase.
Apple Store, PerimeterJune 9, 7:00 p.m.
Marvin Sapp
Marvin Sapp describes himself not as a singer who can preach, but rather a preacher who just happens to sing. Don’t miss the gospel stylings of this award-winning singer/songwriter.
Apple Store, North Michigan AvenueJune 12, 7:00 p.m.
Find music from your Hometown Heroes on iTunes.
Mike Phillips
Jazz saxophone virtuoso Mike Phillips has played with some of the biggest names in music, including Stevie Wonder, Prince, Notorious B.I.G., Puffy, and Herbie Hancock. Join the New York native for a special live set.
Apple Store, SoHoJune 13, 7:00 p.m. Apple Store, Lenox Square
June 15, 3:00 p.m.
Yung Berg
You may know him from his 2007 Billboard Hot 100 hit or his collaboration album with Ray J. Now get even more Yung Berg as he performs songs like “Do That There” and “The Business” from his debut solo album, Look What You Made Me, coming this summer.
Apple Store, North Michigan AvenueJune 15, 7:00 p.m.
B.o.B.
Known for his heady anthem “Cloud 9” and the frenzied energy of “Haterz Everywhere”, B.o.B. is taking his genre-bending style nationwide. Hear songs from his highly anticipated debut album, The Adventures of B.o.B. at this exclusive event.
Apple Store, Lenox SquareJune 16, 7:00 p.m.
Anthony David
Anthony David has spent his whole life writing songs, including several for multiple Grammy-winner India Arie. Described as Bill Withers meets Mos Def, Anthony creates soulful urban tunes inspired by the human experience. His album, Acey Duecy, debuts on June 24.
Apple Store, PerimeterJune 17, 7:00 p.m.
Goapele
Here’s a chance to experience live the powerful voice and thoughtful lyrics of Oakland-based soul singer/songwriter Goapele, known as much for her political activism as for her lush romantic ballads.
Apple Store, San FranciscoJune 19, 7:00 p.m.
Vaughn Anthony
Vaughn Anthony is a backup singer for his big brother John Legend, but he’s also a talented singer in his own right. He delivers a live performance you won’t want to miss.
Apple Store, SoHoJune 20, 7:00 p.m.
MC Lyte
Twenty-year music veteran MC Lyte keeps it fresh by hosting a new show on BET called The Boot, extending her career as a voiceover talent, and even recording new music with the group Almost September. Hear her at her freshest in this exclusive live performance.
Apple Store, Third Street PromenadeJune 20, 7:00 p.m.
David Banner
Catch rapper David Banner as he performs tracks from his latest album, The Greatest Story Ever Told. And discover why critics are calling him one of the most underappreciated rappers to emerge from below the Mason-Dixon Line in the last five years.
Apple Store, Third Street PromenadeJune 21, 7:00 p.m. Apple Store, Lenox Square
June 28, 7:00 p.m.
Pastor Troy & Killer Mike
This is your chance to see Southern-based rapper Pastor Troy and Grammy Award–winning artist Killer Mike perform together live, including songs from their long-awaited new albums.
Apple Store, Lenox SquareJune 23, 7:00 p.m.
Talib Kweli
Join New York’s own hip-hop hero and wordsmith Talib Kweli for a unique performance featuring old favorites and new material from his long-awaited return album, Eardrum.
Apple Store, SoHoJune 25, 6:00 p.m.
DJ Irie
As official DJ to Jamie Foxx and the 2006 NBA Champion The Miami Heat, DJ Irie is hard to miss. Find out why he was voted Best Club DJ by the Miami New Times at this live event.
Apple Store, Lincoln RoadJune 25, 9:00 p.m.
Mistah F.A.B.
Whether you know him from his controversial hit single, “Ghost Ride It”, or his 2007 album, Da Baydestrian, you won’t want to miss this special live performance from Mistah F.A.B.
Apple Store, San FranciscoJune 26, 7:00 p.m.
Michelle Williams
Best known as a member of Destiny's Child, Michelle Williams is branching out on her own. Be among the first to hear songs from her breakout solo album, Unexpected, as she performs live.
Apple Store, North Michigan AvenueJune 28, 7:00 p.m.
E-40
Check out Vallejo’s own E-40, whose hip-hop stylings pioneered the hyphy style and made him one of the Bay Area’s most exciting performers.
Apple Store, San FranciscoJune 30, 7:00 p.m.
Space for the performances is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
