Adam Blackstone

The Man Behind the Music

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2017

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Earlier this year, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced it’s list of 2017 Inductees. One of which included the legendary Tupac Shakur!

Tupac’s cohort Snoop Dogg accepted the honor on behalf of the late artist and spoke very fondly of his former label mate.

So, while we may be here to celebrate one of music’s most prolific and outspoken artists as he’s rightfully enshrined as one of the greatest musicians to ever do it, I’m here to make sure that Pac is remembered the way he would have wanted to be: a strong black man who stood up. Not somebody who acted like a rapper, but as a human…That’s what made Tupac the greatest rapper of all time

Under the direction of Musical Director Adam Blackstone, the BASSic Black Entertainment band provided the music for the tribute to Tupac which included a performance by Alicia Keys!

Justin Timberlake Opens The 2017 Oscars

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The 2017 Oscars honored the TOP movies, actors, and actresses in Hollywood! Justin Timberlake was slated to open the show with his hit song from the movie Trolls, “Can’t Stop the Feeling”. Which was also nominated for Best Original Song.

Starting outside the Dolby Theater, a tux-rocking Timberlake danced and sang his way down the aisle to the stage, trailed by dancers in formalwear. As Timberlake danced his heart out onstage, the stars in the audience seemed to be enjoying a respite from the pre-awards tension: Jeff Bridges, Javier Bardem, Charlize Theron, Naomie Harris, Janelle Monáe, Brie Larson, Taraji P. Henson, and Octavia Spencer were among the actors caught on camera dancing. Timberlake also took a charming moment to cut a rug with wife Jessica Biel.

As “Can’t Stop the Feeling” came to an end, Timberlake shifted gears into one of his own favorite songs: “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers. (Timberlake has said that the 1977 R&B hit was a big influence on his Oscar-nominated song.)

The performance that had the audience dancing on their feet was musically directed by Adam Blackstone, CEO of BASSic Black Entertainment and fellow “Tennessee Kid”.

Check out a few pics from the performance below!
To see the full performance video click HERE!

2017 NBA All-Star Game Opening Ceremony w/ The Roots

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The 2017 NBA All-Star Game kicked off with a bang! A star-studded performance featuring Jidenna, Michael B. Jordan, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Darryl McDaniels of the iconic rap group “Run D.M.C.” The performance was skillfully planned and executed by The Legendary Roots crew!!

“We live in a culture that has always been obsessed with one age-old question: who’s the best?” the Roots’ Black Thought said opening the number — which the band created — setting up an era-by-era look at basketball’s greatest players and the sport’s development over time.

Adam Blackstone, BASSic Black Entertainment CEO, also contributed to the musical programming for this performance that had social media buzzing!
Check out the video of the performance below!!

Bebe Rexha Performs on Live w/ Kelly

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On the heels of her upcoming world tour, Bebe Rexha stopped by Live with Kelly to perform “I Got You”!

BASSic Black Entertainment CEO, Adam Blackstone, was Musical Director for this performance and brought his BBE band with him!
Check out a clip of the performance below!

 

Bebe Rexha Performs LIVE on Late Night w/ Seth Meyers

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Bebe Rexha performed her hit single “I Got You” on Late Night w/ Seth Meyers!!
In preparation for her upcoming world tour, The “Me, Myself, and I” songstress is making her rounds giving potential concert goers a taste of what they’ll see on the road!

Adam Blackstone, CEO of BASSic Black Entertainment, was Musical Director for this performance and BBE band!
Check out Adam and the band performing with Bebe Rexha below!!

 

Alicia Keys Performs “Once” at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards

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Grammy-nominated artist, Maren Morris, teamed up with Alicia Keys to perform on the 59th annual Grammy Awards! The two performed the country singers latest single “Once”.

Check out BASSic Black Entertainment CEO, Adam Blackstone, on stage performing with the dynamic duo in the clip below!

 

“The New Edition Story” Presented by BET

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New Edition was arguably one of the hottest groups of the 80’s and 90’s! So much so that BET decided to do a biopic of their career spanning from their conception in 1978 to present day! Up-and-coming artists including Luke James and “Empire’s” Yazz The Greatest were slated to play the parts of group members Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Ralph Tresvant, Johhny Gill, and Bobby Brown! By the groups own admission, they captured the essence of their personalities and appropriately re-created their experiences!

The 3-part biopic drew in a total of 29 million viewers!! The network’s highest-rated and most-watched telecasts in five years!!

BASSic Black Entertainment provided the original scoring for this film! CEO, Adam Blackstone, led the charge and brought along some very talented musicians and producers to contribute! Check out a clip from BET’s “The New Edition Story” below!

Alicia Keys Performs at Women’s March on Washington

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The Women’s March on Washington drew thousands of men and women from all walks of life to our nations capital to make their voices heard on the issue of women’s equality as women have the right to live full life work and enjoy and have partners to share intimacy with, maybe even use toys like popular anal vibrators and others! Supporters also marched in major cities all across the country to stand in solidarity with the March on Washington.

The day consisted of performances from Janelle Monae and Alicia Keys. Adam Blackstone, CEO of BASSic Black Entertainment, was on hand to not only be the musical director for this performance, but to stand with the “Girl on Fire” songstress as she took a stand for Women’s rights!!

Check out a clip of her speech and performance below!!

Alicia Keys Surprise Performance at Stella McCartney Fashion Show

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Alicia Keys surprised fans of Stella McCartney at her Pre-Fall 2017 Fashion Show!

She performed her hit song “Empire State of Mind” to compliment the “Cotton Club” theme of the evening. BASSic Black Entertainment CEO, Adam Blackstone was Musical Director for the surprise performance!

Check out a video clip of the performance below!

 

 

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