One year ago, a "youngin" with a Hip-Hop swag and R&B voice debuted his first album, creating a huge fan-base worldwide and made dreams realities. Many artist will always hold the release of their first album's close to their heart but August Alsina holds his especially close. The anniversary of his first album is a bittersweet day for him. The success & joy of his first album shares the same day of the pain he grieves on the birthday of his late older brother Melvin. The album "Testimony" bares Alsina's soul growing up in the rough sections of New Orleans and Houston as well as loosing the closest to him his older brother.
Usher was one of the few great artist this year celebrating 20 years in the music/entertainment industry. Since 1994, Usher has captivated his audience with his music, always having the ability to reinvent himself with each album. Selling millions of albums worldwide and countless sold out tours, it is no doubt that Usher Raymond is one of the best entertainers of his time. With no album out since 2012, and just three new radio singles throughout the course of this year, Usher decided to give his fans a special treat with the "UR Experience."
"Doctor tell me I'm exhausted and s**t, can't stop now I'm never gone quit." The New Orleans native has had a very successful year and he is not stopping anytime soon. With his debut album, Testimony, peaking at number 2 on the US charts, sold out shows and being named part of 2014 XXL Freshman Class, August is truly making a name for himself.
August Alsina seems to be making somewhat speedy recovery after being hospitalized for collapsing on stage while performing in New York last week. The artist was reportedly severely dehydrated and exhausted, putting him in a 3 day coma filled with frequent seizures. August Alsina had his fair share of ups and downs throughout his life, those in which he shares in his debut album Testimony. With that being said, we all know this is just a minor set back for a major come back. According to reports, doctors confirmed that the singer did collapse from chronic fatigue and found no drugs in his system besides marijuana. There is no word yet on the status of his "Testimony Live Tour," that was supposed to wrap this week. August took to his Instagram to let fans know that he is okay and woke up from a three day recovery. He said:
After revealing a teaser just a little less than 24 hours before on Instagram, August Alsina debuts his new hit single No Love featuring the Queen of 'Barbz' Nicki Minaj. This video is also released as August begins to close his "Testimony Live Tour", in which FARRINHEIT 411 recently covered when he came to Atlanta a couple days before.
This weekend, August Alsina's "Testimony Live Tour" hit ATL, a special place for the New Orleans native. Taking place at the Tabernacle in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the "Testimony Live Tour" was the place to be Saturday night. Interestingly, the show took place on the eve of the Atlanta Falcon's vs. New Orleans Saints 2014-2015 NFL season opener, so there were many Saints fans in town. During the show, the Falcons/Saints rivalry was silenced, as fans were in agreeance to be there for one reason...to see August Alsina.
Usher recently made a huge announcement that he is hitting the road for the first time in two years for "The UR Experience." The tour will feature himself, August Alsina, and DJ Cassidy kicking off in November. In a promo trailer for the tour, Usher trains on the Brooklyn Bridge, rehearses his famous moves, and runs from screaming fans. With his new album UR on the way, it was only right for fans to be prepared to see the R&B veteran to give an electrifying performance with 20 years worth of music.
DJ Khaled will be dropping his highly anticipated album I Changed A Lot before the end of this year, and he's bringing all of the heavy hitters out for his album compilation. After success from his first street record "They Don't Love You No More," Khaled slowed it down with his R&B homies the second time around. His new single "Hold You Down" features singers August Alsina, Chris Brown, Jeremih and rapper Future on this hot new track.
It's been almost two months since Chris Brown was released from jail and he's wasted no time getting straight back to work. Fans are still questioning, when will we get an album from him? In an interview with Chris Spencer and August Alsina backstage at the 2014 BET Awards, while expressing his respect and R&B love for newcomer August Alsina, Chris Brown mentioned his new album is coming in August!
After teasing fans for almost a week, August Alsina finally drops another single from his debut album Testimony with a special guest for the remix, Nicki Minaj. After the track was originally supposed to drop the 14th and never did, August and Nicki fans harassed the two artist until they did. The pressure for August to release the song today even caused a clash on social media between August and Nicki fans.
August is known to keep it real and is probably one of the more graphic R&B artist out today. His new single, FML describes how life is not at all "like a beach." The song first caught attention when August posted a picture of him hanging from a noose on Instagram with the caption, "Rest in peace Aug. Forever missed #holdyoudownforlife." Many of his fans scrutinized the singer for the controversial picture, some assuming he actually completed suicide, little did they know it was a form of promotion for his newest video.
Your favorite tattooed singer has just announced the dates for his Testimony Live Tour! As of now, August is headlining the tour and there haven't been any mentions of other artists to join him. The tour kicks off on August 14th. Check below if he's coming to a city near you!
The three cuties on the official issue of the Summer 2014 Vibe Magazine cover are the acclaimed "Future of R&B." August Alsina, Ed Sheeran, and Mack Wilds were all picked to be featured in Vibe and this issue gives a sneak peek to what each of these guys are bringing to the table.
As we've learned recently, August Alisna don't play! Few past incidents have indicated that it doesn't take much to push the 21-year old's buttons. He is especially less tolerant to BS when it comes to those close to him. While performing at a concert in Little Rock, AK, last night it seems that Alsina's hat was stolen. The details are a little sketchy as to whether the hat fell off or if a fan removed the hat.
For some it may seem like it was an "overnight" rise to mainstream popularity and success for newcomer August Alsina. After listening to his new album Testimony, shows that it was in fact a long time coming for the 21-year-old artist. Over the past year since signing to Def Jam Records and dropping the mixtape that gave him mainstream buzz The Product 2, August has grown a strong fan base of loyal supports both male and female through his music and social media.
August Alsina had an amazing year in 2013, as one of the hottest breakout artist. Since the release of his mixtape The Product 2, August came on the music scene as the new kid on the block. Following the success of his #1 hit single "I Luv This," August Alsina is sure to have an even bigger year. He's already worked with The Dream, K.Michelle, Trey Songz, Chris Brown, Yo Gotti, and more.
Check Out Def Jam Artist August Alsina's new video "Ghetto" ft. Rich Homie Quan. "Ghetto" is the second song released from August's EP Downtown: Life Under the Gun. August recently release the "I Luv This Shit" remix with Chris Brown and Trey Songz which is heavy on the radio right now.
Are you feeling the August/Rich Homie collab?
Also check out August featured on Kirko Bangz new single "Rain Down" below.
August Alisna's smash hit "I Luv This Shit" has put August on the map as the new R&B artist to look out for. The Def Jam Recording artist has had comparisons to a young Trey Songz and a similar sound to Chris Brown.
