Houston's Weekend Planning Guide "Weekend Fridays" Friday August 25th, 2023 Events and concerts in Houston

[From Live Nation.com] With Special Guests DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Z-Trip, Big Boi, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Goodie Mob, Juvenile and Rakim this weekend in Toyota Center.

Speaking on the tour, LL COOL J says, “I’m excited to be on my first Arena tour in 30 years. It’s proof that our culture is more viable than ever. Get ready for some non stop beats and rhymes. See you this summer!”

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, two-time Grammy® Award-winning Hip-Hop icon, Kennedy Center Honoree, recording artist, actor, author, NAACP Image Award winner, entrepreneur, philanthropist and founder and CEO of Rock The Bells, LL COOL J has created one of the most multifaceted careers and brands in entertainment and continues to display his wide range of talents with every project. Three decades after he first burst onto the scene, LL COOL J continues his vibrant, trailblazing career.

LL COOL J began in the nascent, burgeoning rap and Hip-Hop scene of the 80’s, which developed into the musical and cultural phenomenon that is today’s Hip-Hop. All the while, LL COOL J has remained a musical and cultural force, a living icon and a significant, relevant artist. In March 2018, LL launched his own SiriusXM timeless Hip-Hop channel entitled “LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio,” garnering millions of daily listeners. The channel features a wide range of timeless Hip-Hop content, music, interviews and in-depth retrospectives curated, programmed and presented by the award-winning artist. Since its founding, Rock The Bells has developed into a global platform that has become the preeminent voice for timeless Hip-Hop.

Live Nation Urban (LNU) is a partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company. Specifically focusing on Hip-Hop, R&B and Gospel, LNU builds platforms, events, and festivals globally and develops dynamic content strategies based upon the live properties created. LiveNation Urban considers itself the most powerful source for live urban music.

[From All Music.com-Matt Collar] Singer Peyton Parrish is known for his throaty brand of Viking-inspired country and post-grunge, as well as his inventive cover tunes. He garnered viral fame in 2020 with his cover of the Assassin's Creed Valhalla video game song "My Mother Told Me," which was included in the TV show Vikings. That same year, he released his debut album, Cowboy Man, featuring the single "Ragnarök." He has continued to explore a mix of heavy metal, country, and Viking traditions on releases such as 2021's Rise of Vikingr and 2023's inspired Disney covers album The Most Magical Album on Earth.

Born in 1996 in Washington, D.C., Parrish moved with his family to Los Angeles, where he became interested in music while still in high school. He eventually moved back to Washington and earned his bachelor's degree. After college, he began posting a mix of cover songs and originals online. He also released several EPs including 2019's Vaccine and Thank God for You. By 2020, he had amassed a considerable online following, garnering viral attention for his cover of the Assassin's Creed Valhalla video game song "My Mother Told Me." Based on the Icelandic poem Egil's Saga, the song garnered Parrish yet more attention after it was featured on the television show Vikings.

In 2020, he released his debut full-length album, Cowboy Man, which included the track "Ragnarök," as well as a cover of the Cranberries song "Zombie." The equally Viking- and metal-core-inspired Rise of Vikingr arrived in 2021, featuring guest spots by Lone Wolf and David Michael Frank. In 2023, Parrish applied his distinctive approach to a surprising album of Disney movie songs, The Most Magical Album on Earth, featuring selections from Mulan, The Lion King, Frozen, and more. Read more @All Music.com (Click Here)

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Kidz Bop will be in Sugarland this weekend. The children's music group composes a music brand that produces family-friendly cover versions of pop songs and related media.

Kidz Bop releases compilation albums that feature children covering clean versions of contemporary pop songs that chart high on the Billboard Hot 100 or receive heavy airplay from contemporary hit radio stations several months ahead of each album's release. Kidz Bop releases censored and substitute profane lyrics, however, critics have commented that this does not necessarily remove the adult themes from the music.

The concept was developed by Razor & Tie co-founders Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam and released its first entry back in 2001. Since its debut, Kidz Bop has sold over 21 million albums and has generated over 4.5 billion streams. Kidz Bop has expanded to include merchandise, music videos, a live touring division, and seeking talent search competitions.