​The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame, honors iconic individuals and organizations that have impacted Black Culture and community.

2022 Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame inductees included Nas, Donnie McClurkin, Prince, Bob Marley, Cathy Hughes, RUN DMC, Angela Bassett, Tamala Mann, The Clark Sisters, Charlie Wilson, Duke Ellington, Steve Harvey, Bishop TD Jakes, Lauryn Hill, Patti Labelle, and Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff.

When We Speak TV would like to thank the founders of the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame for their dedicated service to preserving the legacy and future of black music and entertainment.

At a time when Jazz music could truly use a boost in listenership, singer Tony Hightower is on a mission to be the bridge to help a younger generation of appreciators crossover. With his sophomore album LEGACY entering the marketplace, all-around singer/entertainer Hightower – a protégé of the late Freddy Cole - is leveraging his R&B and Hip-Hop roots to entice more young people to dig jazz.

​Tony Hightower is soldiering in his career in the wake of having just lost his mother and grandmother to colon cancer. Their departures have impacted upon him to not only be more mindful with his own health but to encourage others as well. 

WEBSITE:  thetonyhightower.com
FACEBOOK: Tony Hightower
INSTAGRAM: @thetonyhightower
TWITTER: @tony_hightower
YOUTUBE: Tony Hightower

(Listen to Legacy recording) 
 Can't Hide Love
The Doll
Gee Baby
Rendezvous
All to the Good
Plain Jane
Need You
The Gift 
Love & Happiness
Here's To Life

​The 7th Annual Black Music Honors' highly-anticipated celebration of trailblazing music legends with exciting performances and must-watch moments is airing nationally on Bounce TV Saturday, June 25 at 7:00 PM during Black Music Month. The television special is energetically infused with the comedic and fashionable synergy of electrifying co-hosts Two-Time GRAMMY Winner LeToya Luckett and Comedian DeRay Davis.

The 2022 Black Music Honors honorees displayed the excellence of Black music culture as they were commemorated by knockout performances that took them on a nostalgic journey down memory lane with anthems that shook the airwaves and raised them to stardom. The long-awaited reunions of Kid N’ Play and Dru Hill manifested on the Black Music Honors Stage. The legendary groups didn’t miss a beat and had the crowd partying like it was the 1990’s.

​Other music icons honored were Dynamic Gospel Duo Mary Mary who invited fans to worship and turn up at the same time; GRAMMY Winning Singer-Songwriter Keri Hilson for her pop sensibility and swag as a songwriter; and Five-Time GRAMMY Nominee Tevin Campbell who was honored with the R&B Icon Award. For their nearly six-decade career, The Whispers took home the Legends Award and Soulful Singer Jerry Butler was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his secular harmonies as the lead singer of the 1960’s group The Impressions.

​Honoree performances kicked off with powerhouse vocalists Tasha Page-Lockhart and Crystal Aikin who delivered a shoe-throwing worthy rendition of Mary Mary’s “Yesterday” followed by an energetic, crowd-rocking performance of “Shackles'' from sister starlets Ahjah and Rhea Walls. Songster Eric Roberson serenaded Jerry Butler’s “For Your Precious Love” with a smooth, doo-wap ensemble while music artists Jade Novah, Zonnique and Dondria Nicole turned up the heat with edgy performances of Keri Hilson’s “Pretty Girl Rock,” “Knock You Down,” and “Turnin Me On.”

​Crooners Eric Bellinger and Avery Wilson lended their smooth, buttery vocals to honor music veteran Tevin Campbell by performing “I’m Ready” and the viral hit “Can We Talk.” Teen Prodigy Keedron Bryant also honored Campbell with his own rendition. Other performers who graced the stage with Twitter-worthy performances include Carl Thomas, Kevin Ross, Amber Riley, Sheléa and more who delivered unforgettable performances.

The 2022 Jazz In The Alley concert series started with a bang on June 11th with The Senators featuring Tony Tatum. 
​And the party isn't over yet.......

​Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000.  did we mention that it's FREE? 
That's RIGHT! Thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, Miktu Naturals, Krush By Jai, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV, so bring your entire family.

REMAINING JAZZ IN THE ALLEY DATES
*July 16th- Dexter Tolson and Chaz Shepherd
     *August 13th - Michael Cruse and Cleveland P. Jones 
     *September 17th- FunkyardX

The 7th annual Black Music Honors is hosted by Letoya Luckett and Deray Davis, honoring Dru Hill, Tevin Campbell, Mary Mary, Karyn White, Keri Hilson, and The Whispers.

For more information about Black Music Honors, visit www.blackmusichonors.com or connect on social media @blackmusichonors on Facebook and Instagram or @blackmusichonor on Twitter. 

Many of you already know that When We Speak TV attended the 2022 Black Music Honors in Atlanta, and covered the Red Carpet.....well we just want to share with you really quickly that our very own, Jermaine Sain, shined during the red carpet event!!!!!!   Check out him custom tuxedo jacket.... 
HE DID THAT!!!

Stay tuned for our red carpet coverage of the 2022 Black Music Honors Red Carpet!!!

Performing on 
     *June 11th - The Senators featuring Tony Tatum
     *July 16th- Dexter Tolson and Chaz Shepherd
     *August 13th - Michael Cruse and Cleveland P. Jones 
     *September 17th- FunkyardX

​Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000.  did we mention that it's FREE?  That's RIGHT! Thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, MikTu Naturals, Krush By Jai, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV, so bring your entire family.

All concerts begin at 7:30PM.

For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms.

​MNRK Music Group, announces the signing of GRAMMY, Soul Train, & 7x NAACP Image Award-nominated triple-threat, MAJOR. Affectionately known as “Mr. Why I Love You,” MAJOR., returns to his roots with his Urban Inspirational single debut, a reimagined version of the classic, “Whole World In His Hands.” The new single will be available everywhere music is sold and streamed on Friday, June 3rd exclusively via MNRK Music Group. 

​There is a meaning behind his birth name MAJOR. (spelled with all caps and a period at the end) but even more purpose behind his music. The multi-faceted singer delivers a soulful-pop sound to the new age. MAJOR.'s distinct voice and cool presence gives birth to an aura that he exudes from the inside out. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has a message of hope and inspiration to aspiring young artists.
 
As both Stevie Wonder & Patti LaBelle projected - lovers from everywhere have commissioned MAJORs.’ debut breakout ballad, “Why I Love You,” to soundtrack their greatest love stories - thus making the song reach Platinum status. 

​Follow MAJOR. on social media using the handle @NowThatsMajor; MAJORs.’ new single, “Whole World In His Hands” will be available everywhere music is sold and streamed on Friday, June 3rd exclusively via MNRK Music Group.

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​The 7th Annual Black Music Honors announces its incredible roster of performers for a star-studded celebration of influential music legends with a live studio audience taping at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, May 19 (tickets available at BlackMusicHonors.com and Ticketmaster.com). There will be a special Juneteenth​ highlight recognizing the national federal holiday.

Performers gracing the stage at this year’s power-packed televised show includes:
Hip-Hop Duo Kid N’ Play
GRAMMY-award-winning Supergroup 112
Multi-Award-Winning Music Veteran Carl Thomas
Three-Time GRAMMY-Nominated, Raheem DeVaughn
Compton-Bred Actress and Songbird Amber Riley
Multi-Hyphenate Crooner and Penman Eric Bellinger
Powerhouse Songster and Serenader Avery Wilson
Multi-GRAMMY-Award-Winning Artist PJ Morton
Multifaceted Entertainer and Rising Artist Jade Novah
Viral Vocal Teen Prodigy Keedron Bryant
Gospel Sweethearts Ajah and Rhea Walls from Multi-GRAMMY-Nominated and Stellar Award Winning The Walls Group
Sunday Best Season 6 Winner Tasha Page-Lockhart
Sunday Best Season 1 Winner Crystal Aikin
NAACP Image Award Nominated Singer and Actress Sheléa
Billboard-Chart-Topping Singer-Songwriter Kevin Ross
GRAMMY Award-nominee Eric Roberson 

​National Broadcast Syndication will air June 4 - July 3 and on Bounce TV on June 25. For live-taping tickets go to www.blackmusichonors.com or you can purchase tickets here. 
 
For more information about Black Music Honors, visit www.blackmusichonors.com or connect on social media @blackmusichonors on Facebook and Instagram or @blackmusichonor on Twitter.