(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts center (NJPAC) presents Musiq Soulchild with Marsha Ambrosius and Lyfe Jennings on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 8:00pm. Philly’s own Musiq Soulchild returns to NJPAC! The hip hop soul artist built his reputation freestyling on the open mic circuit, beatboxing for MC’s and singing for strangers on the streets. Now, his smooth ‘70s sound has earned him gold and platinum records, thirteen GRAMMY® noms and multiple Top Ten singles.
Deeply inspired by the R&B/Soul sound of the 70’s he uses the name “Soulchild” as a way to show respect and admiration to his biggest musical influences such as Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye and many others. In April 2016 he released his 7th studio album entitled “Life On Earth” leading with the new hit single “I Do”. The album peaked at #2 on Billboard R&B album charts and # 3 on the Top Hip-Hop R&B album charts. He has received awards from Billboard, BET, ASCAP, BMI, and Soul Train. He has also earned award nominations from MTV, the American Music Awards, the NAACP, and 12 Grammy nominations.
Special guest Marsha Ambrosius first gained worldwide attention for her fusion of R&B, neo-soul, poetry and spoken word as part of the popular duo, Floetry. The Liverpool native and GRAMMY®-nominated R&B singer-songwriter hit the Billboard charts with her debut solo album, Late Nights & Early Mornings, and its follow-up, Friend & Lovers.
NJPAC is located at One Center Street in Newark, New Jersey. It has the most diverse programming and audience of any performing arts center in the country, and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 9 million visitors (including over 1.7 million children and families) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.
