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.
