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MC Magic

16 concerts

MC Magic, born Marco Cardenas in Nogales, Mexico, is a Phoenix-based artist known for English-Spanish hip-hop ballads and R&B rap. He founded Nastyboy Records and gained fame with "Down for Yours," featuring Roger Troutman. His solo album "Magic City" topped Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. With hits like "Mamacita," he collaborated with Cuco, Lil Rob, and Baby Bash. In 2020, he launched a beauty line named after his songs and signed artist Jay Roxxx to his label.

Zapp

4 concerts

Zapp, led by Roger Troutman, revolutionized '80s funk with their vocoder talk boxes and grooves. From Hamilton, OH, they collaborated with Bootsy Collins, scoring hits like "More Bounce to the Ounce" and "Dance Floor." Roger's solo successes included "I Want to Be Your Man." Known for their influence on electro-funk, they played a role in Dr. Dre & 2Pac's "California Love." The group's lasting legacy was marked by platinum success and tragic loss in 1999.

Deniece Williams

1 concert

Deniece Williams, from Gary, Indiana, is a soul and gospel singer with a soaring four-octave soprano. Known for hits like "Free," "Let's Hear It for the Boy," and duets with Johnny Mathis, she’s won multiple Grammys and worked with Stevie Wonder, Maurice White, Thom Bell, and George Duke.

One Way

2 concerts

One Way, originally the Soul Partners, featured Al Hudson and Alicia Myers. Known for '80s R&B hits like "Cutie Pie," the group excelled in both danceable tracks and ballads.

Rose Royce

4 concerts

Rose Royce, formed in LA by Kenny Copeland and Henry Garner, gained fame with hits like "Car Wash" and "I Wanna Get Next to You." Collaborating with Norman Whitfield, they became R&B icons.

Evelyn "Champagne" King

6 concerts

Born in Philadelphia, Evelyn "Champagne" King is a pop-R&B singer known for 'Shame,' 'I'm in Love,' and 'Love Come Down.' Her debut album "Smooth Talk" went gold. Collaborating with T. Life, Kashif, and Morrie Brown, she topped R&B charts in the '80s, blending synths and drum machines with her vibrant voice. Throughout her career, she produced nine charting albums and continued performing into the 2020s. Her lasting appeal includes chart presence over three decades and hits like 'The Dance.'