There’s no party like a Bacardi party! Last night at 45Grand in Soho, New York was a celebration for Hip-Hop, fashion, and cocktail lovers.
Martell Cognac extended a special VIP invite to attend the first stop of DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic live! Tour on Friday, May 12, at the Prudential Center. Featuring our favorite Hip-Hop and R&B acts of the millennium with an exclusive lineup only for the night.
Exclusive: Ashanti Talks Her First Kids’ Book and Celebrating 20 Years in the Music Business [Video]
Besides being a Grammy-winning artist and actress, Ashanti is now a published children’s book author. Ashanti spoke exclusively with the Knockturnal about her first kid’s book, “My Name is a Story.”
Inspired by her own struggles growing up, Ashanti was questioned and teased about the pronunciation and meaning of her name.“I know I’m not the only one who’s gone through that,” says Ashanti. “It’s about empowering kids to be confident in the fact that you may have a unique and different name.” The singer hopes to encourage children to appreciate and celebrate who they are and the history behind their name.
Ashanti also spoke about celebrating the 20 year anniversary of her debut album. The artist was first discovered as a teenager and later signed to Murder Inc. Ashanti recorded hit duets with Ja Rule, from the No. 1 hit “Always on Time” (2001) to the No. 2 hit “Mesmerize” (2003). Earlier this year, Ashanti received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “It’s such a surreal feeling…there’s a piece of history that’s there with my name on it,” says Ashanti. The singer also shared that she’s gearing up to release new music soon.
My name is a Story is now available online at HarperCollins.
On Friday, March 6, the highly anticipated Millennium Tour 2020 took off with a sold-out performance at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. Prior to the New York City showcase, the headliners performed in Louisville, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Indiana.
Earlier this week we attended the exclusive premiere screening of Stuck at Crosby Street Hotel in New York City.
The seductive Afffair show by Azerbaijani designer Rufat Ismayil concluded New York Fashion Week, with the lingerie-inspired showcase appropriately the night before Valentine’s Day. A mix of barely-there cocktail styles and regal eveningwear gowns, Afffair brought sexy back to Spring Studios.
The festival returns to Houston, adds a show in Philadelphia and a second night in Chicago.
On April 28, The Knockturnal was on the scene for the “MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS” premiere presented by Ruffino Wines at The London West Hollywood.
Former Murder Inc. Records Vice President Chris “Gotti” Lorenzo is carving out a new lane for emerging artist to get exposure with his Add Ventures Music.