Adam Blackstone

The Man Behind the Music

The Roots’ ‘The Tipping Point’ To Be Reissued For 15th Anniversary

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On highlights like “Star,” “Don’t Say Nuthin’” and “Guns Are Drawn,” the Roots did what they do best: blending multifarious influences from soul, funk and jazz music, funneled through a canny social conscience and kinetic musicians: bassists Adam Blackstone and Leonard “Hub” Hubbard, guitarists Anthony Tidd, “Captain” Kirk Douglas and Martin Luther, keyboardists Kamal and Omar Edwards and more, helmed by producers Questlove and Scott Starch. The album samples Sly & the Family Stone (“Everybody is a Star” on “Star”), Al Hirt (“Harlem Hendoo” on “Stay Cool” and the Rimshots (“Dance Girl” on “Web”).

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2019 BET Awards

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The 2019 BET Awards was one for the BOOKS!
Hosted by DC native, Regina Hall, she brought some of her hometown flair to the awards show stage! Opening the show with a Beyonce inspired performance of some of DC’s top Go-Go songs with DC’s legendary Go-Go artists!

Adam Blackstone, CEO of BASSic Black Entertainment, was once again entrusted to bring the night’s performance to LIFE! With full #BBE band in tow, Adam and the team had the audience on their feet!

Check out some clips of the nights performances below!

BET’s “Sunday Best”

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BET’s gospel singing competition “Sunday Best” makes its return with host and Gospel Superstar, Kirk Franklin! This year’s judges are Grammy Award Nominated soul-singer, Kelly Price, Erica Campbell of the Gospel Duo “Mary Mary”, and singer/songwriter Jonathan McReynolds.

Adam Blackstone, CEO of BASSic Black Entertainment, joins the case as Musical Director along with full #BBE band and singers!!

“Sunday Best” returns June 30 8/7c. Be sure to tune in during the weeks to come!!

VH1’s “Dear Mama”

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VH1 aired it’s annual “Dear Mama” series highlighting the moms of some of your favorite artists in honor of Mother’s Day!

Anthony Anderson hosts with performances by Monica, Ashanti, SWV, Shai, Luke James, and Grammy Award Winning new artist H.E.R.

BASSic Black Entertainment was once again represented with CEO Adam Blackstone and Musical Director and the #BBE All-Star band!

Check out a few clips of the nights performances below!!

Queen Latifah Live at The Kennedy Center

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Queen Latifah makes her debut appearance at the legendary performance hall, The Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC!!

Check out the social media post below from BASSic Black Entertainment CEO, Adam Blackstone, from the night’s performance!!

Justin Timberlake’s “Man of the Woods” World Tour

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115 shows shows later, Justin Timberlake’s “Man of the Woods” tour has finally come to an end!! What started at the 2018 Super Bowl, that earned our very own Adam Blackstone an Emmy nomination, ended at The Mohegan Sun in Connecticut April 14, 2019!!

3 Different Legs, 88 shows in North America, and 27 in Europe!!

Check out a few pics of Adam and The Crew Below!!

 

iHeart Radio Music Awards ’19

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The 2019 iHeart Radio Music Awards highlighted some of the top songs and artist hitting the radio waves!

BASSic Black Entertainment, CEO, Adam Blackstone, and the BBE band performed with the incomparable Alicia Keys and, new artist, Ella Mai!!

Check out a few clips of the performances below!!

 

“Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul”

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The Recording Academy paid tribute to the late, great “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin. The concert, which aired on CBS, was hosted by media mogul Tyler Perry and featured performances by some of the top names in the music industry today!

Adam Blackstone, CEO of BASSic Black Entertainment, had the distinct honor of being Musical Director and perform with Alicia Keys and Sza for this event. The two performed a medley of songs including “You’re All I Need to Get By”, accompanied by a full BBE band!!

Check out the video of the performance below!!

The 2019 NBA All-Star Game

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The 2019 All-Star Game took Charlotte by storm!!

The BBE All-Star band was present and accounted for performing for two of the hottest rappers in the game!!

Philly’s own Meek Mill performed during the All-Star team intro and J-Cole performed during the half time show. With Adam Blackstone as Musical Director, these performances definitely had fans on their feet!!

Check out a few clips of the performances below!!

61st Annual Grammy Awards

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The Grammy Awards returned back home to Los Angeles this year for its 61st annual celebration!

The show, hosted by Alicia Keys, featured a lot of surprises including an appearance from former First Lady, Michelle Obama!

Adam Blackstone was Musical Director for the performances of Camila Cabello, Cardi B, and the show’s host, Alicia Keys. S/O to the BBE All-Star Band who brought Adam’s vision to life and executed it with such precision and perfection!

Camila Cabelo: Team “HAVANA”
Darek Cobbs
Edwin Carranza
Danny Cheung
Dontae Winslow
Chris Johnson

Cardi B: Team “MONEY”
Terrence Vaughn
Boots Greene
Tanisha Scott

Alicia Keys: Team “A. KEYS”
Omar Edwards
DJ Young Guru
Demetrius Henry
Adam Blackstone

Check out a few clips of the performances below!!

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