Powerhouse 2014 by Power 106 FM is kicking off this Saturday, May 17th at the Honda Center. The biggest names in hip hop and R&B will showcase their talent in the summer’s can’t miss event. Both Nicki Minaj and Whiz Kahlifa headline the event. Minaj has been named in the list of nominees for the BET Awards in the ’Best Female Hip-Hop Artist” category. Along with Young Jeezy and Tyga, Kahlifa will be taking off on the “Under the Influence of Music Tour” in Late July. Here’s just some of the artists on the sweet lineup for Saturday:
YG. You can get his latest release “My Krazy Life” on iTunes today. Check out his tour dates, blog and more on his website.
Trey Songz. His new album “Trigga” will be released on July 1st, but you can pre-order it today through iTunes. In the meantime take a listen to “Foreign” from the album. His upcoming tour dates don’t start till July, so there’s still plenty of time to place an order now.
Jennifer Lopez. Catch the international superstar on American Idol tonight at 9/8c on FOX. From A.K.A, you can order the single ”First Love” on iTunes today. See the video for “First Love,” “I Luh Ya Papi,” and “Same Girl” on Vevo.
Sage the Gemini. His latest album “Remember Me” is available on iTunes. You can see Sage the Gemini in concert tomorrow live in Reno.
Schoolboy Q. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest from the Top Dawg Entertainment Artist.
Childish Gambino. See him tomorrow at Hangout Fest and Boston Calling in September. See the music video 3005 from his latest album “Because the Internet.” Juicy J and Isaiah Rashad will also be performing alongside the full lineup. Get your tickets at ticketmaster.com and listen to Power 106 for the latest tracks from all of your favorite hip hop artists.
By Kurt Tellez
Photo: Trey Songz- James Dimmock/ Atlantic, Childish Gambino- Glassnote, Nicki Minaj-Press party, Schoolboy Q- Jeff Forney/BMI, Jennifer lopez-Press party, Whiz Kahlifa-Miko Lim/ Atlanic, YG- Mike Miller/UMG, Nicki Minaj- “Starships” cover/UMG, Sage the Gemini- “Remember Me” Cover