India.Arie Headlines BAM's 'The Truth Serum',8/29

LegendFactory Live presents "The Truth Serum" at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) on August 29 at 8 p.m. with headliner India.Arie, a multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning artist who will perform with The Brooklyn Philharmonic. Arie just released a new album entitled SongVersation to rave reviews. Additional artists featured include, Talib Kweli, one of the greatest hip hop poets of our generation, GRAMMY- nominated singer/songwriter Luke James and hot, emerging stars Esnavi and Rapsody.
Tickets for the "The Truth Serum" are on sale now and can be purchased online by visiting www.BAM.org or at the BAM Box Office located at 30 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn.
"The Truth Serum" celebrates artistic transparency and authenticity. Each artist featured is widely respected and known for diving deep into their souls to provide the total truth in their music, their art and their lives. The event theme is designed to engage the total fan experience, while also showcasing what's new-and-next in entertainment. "The Truth Serum" is the brainchild of LegendFactory Founder/CEO Amanda McIntyre-Chavis, a music industry veteran and musician in her own right, who is on a mission to expand the "fan experience."
"LegendFactory" was created as a platform to build experiences, whether that experience is helping artists perfect their craft so they can share it with their audience, or a brand getting more intimate with its consumer," says McIntyre-Chavis.
LegendFactory Live Presents plans to produce more events with unique and timely themes that resonate with the culture-at-large.
INDIA.ARIE

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter/producer India.Arie takes a reflective step back over a four year hiatus to return with the most illuminating album of her career, SongVersation (Soulbird/Motown). It's a compelling snapshot of her hard-won breakthrough to simultaneous personal and artistic growth, after processing and resolving the old, to make room for the new. With its spare instrumentation, honest and engaging lyrics framed by melodic R&B, SongVersation finds India.Arie coming back full circle to the basics that captivated a global legion of fans on debut album Acoustic Soul. Born in Denver and later relocating to Atlanta as a teen, India.Arie went from "singing under a tree in the park" to the Grammy Awards stage in five years, earning seven nominations for her 2001 double-platinum debut Acoustic Soul featuring her first hit single "Video." That was followed in 2002 by the platinum-selling Voyage to India, 2006's gold-certified Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship and its 2009 sequel Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics. To date, India.Arie has 21 Grammy nominations, four Grammys and 10 million albums sold worldwide. She recently expanded her Soulbird label imprint into a multi-faceted company that houses her other entrepreneurial endeavors: jewelry, apparel, merchandise, film and TV, music and book publishing. She's also ready again for fans to hear India.Arie, the singer/songwriter as she exudes resilience and steps into her power. www.soulbird.com.

TALIB KWELI

The Brooklyn based rapper earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful artists to emerge in the last 20 years. He is one of the greatest hip hop poets of our generation and one of rap's most in-demand performers. Whether working with Mos Def as one half of Black Star, bringing Afrocentric hip hop to the mainstream, partnering with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal, releasing solo material or collaborating with Kanye West or Mad Lib, Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism, crafting captivating stories, and showing the ability to rhyme over virtually any type of beat. In an effort to stretch his wings and bring something that was less beholden to the world of hip hop and more existing in the world in general, he embarked on a three year journey exploring new vibes, unlikely collaborations and foreign lands to create his 2013 artistic tour de force "Prisoner Of Conscious" (released on his Javotti Media). POC signals the next chapter of Kweli's remarkable career, as a true artistic awakening that fully embodies his robust creative vision. www.talibkweli.com.

LUKE JAMES

The GRAMMY- nominated singer/songwriter and New Orleans native embodies the organic soulfulness that has been lacking in contemporary music lately. Billboard recently branded Luke James as "R&B¹s new golden boy...a star" -- and Beyonce tapped Luke as the sole opening act for her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour both in Europe and the United States. He has been captivating audiences worldwide and wowed at BET Honors with a crowd-raising performance of his hit single "I Want You," which even brought First Lady Michelle Obama to her feet. The talented songwriter has also amassed an impressive list of writing credits, including tracks with Justin Bieber ("That Should Be Me"), Chris Brown ("Crawl"), and Britney Spears ("Kill The Lights"), as well as Keri Hilson, Brandy, and others. His talent as a performer will shine on his debut album Made to Love projected for release Summer 2013, a follow-up to his pre-album EP, Whispers in the Dark. Both mark Luke¹s debut on Island Def Jam via New Age Rock Star Records (NARS). www.whoislukejames.com.

ESNAVI

E S N A V I {Es-Nah-V} is eclectic, soulful, natural, authentic, vivacious and intriguing. She has been praised for her original collection of soul stirring music and for her electrifying performances. The Milwaukee singer/songwriter who now resides in New York, has a voice of undeniable soul, lyrics of thought provoking truth, and music that harmoniously blends everything in between. Her debut release Exit E is a 16-song musical journey inspired by love, society and real life, as she embarks on her mission to enlighten the world through music. Her first single, "Unexpected Love," reached the Top 40 on the Urban Adult Contemporary Charts shortly after its release, and remained in the Top 40 Urban AC Charts for over 10 weeks. Her new single, "What U Need," is climbing the charts and is currently in rotation on radio stations across the nation. Esnavi has performed at Madison Square Garden, The Apollo, Essence Music Festival, BET Music Matters, The Blue Note and more. She is an independent powerhouse on the brink of becoming a powerful brand and influencer in the music industry. www.esnavi.com

RAPSODY

Rapsody is the new force in hip hop. She's blazing the trail for a new generation of emcees, as she showcases effortless lyrical mastery in an age of celebrating the culture of a hip hop renaissance. She is the protégé of Grammy Award-winning producer 9th Wonder, the first lady of North Carolina super crew Kooley High, and one of the first artists signed to Jamla Records/It's A Wonderful World Music Group. Rapsody consistently sets the bar high for all emcees, male and female alike. Her virtuosity and dexterity behind the microphone highlight her presentation, and her humble demeanor attests to her constant pursuit of improvement with every beat and rhyme. Her debut album release, The Idea of Beautiful, featuring production from 9th Wonder and The Soul Council, as well as features from Mac Miller, Ab-Soul, Raheem DeVaughn, and others has gained the Jamla emcee considerable recognition for artist to watch in 2013. Her ability to captivate diverse audiences with her explosively dynamic live performance has earned her accolades from VIBE, XXL, HipHopDX and more. www.rapsodyonline.com

About LegendFactory/ LegendFactory Live

LegendFactory is an interactive management and brand development company coupled with a live event component. Built on the foundation of experiential marketing, artist management and project development, LegendFactory creates a new source of revenue for global clientele and a new consumer base for established brands. LegendFactory also works as a conduit for major label placement, product distribution, licensing, publishing and brand activation. Founder/CEO Amanda McIntyre-Chavis is an artist-friendly executive, who has worked with a long line of globally recognized artists, including Alicia Keys, Pink, Queen Latifah, Sum 41, Busta Rhymes and P.O.D. among others, and was voted by Entrepreneur Magazine as The Most Connected Upcoming Entrepreneur In The Business. McIntyre-Chavis launched Musaic Management Group in 2000 and Musaic's new subsidiary LegendFactory was formed in 2010.

About Brooklyn Academy Of Music
Brooklyn Academy of Music's (BAM's) mission is to be a home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas. America's oldest performing arts institution, it is recognized internationally for innovative dance, music, and theater programming-including its renowned Next Wave Festival. BAM also features an acclaimed repertory film program, literary and visual art events, and extensive educational programs. The institution is led by President Karen Brooks Hopkins and Executive Producer Joseph V. Melillo.

About Brooklyn Philharmonic
The Brooklyn Philharmonic is a nationally recognized symphony orchestra presenting outstanding performances that serve and celebrate the diverse and ever-changing cultural fabric of Brooklyn and greater New York City. Dedicated to innovation, artistic collaboration, arts education, and engaging audiences, the Brooklyn Phil substantially contributes to Brooklyn's vibrant music scene and provides musical experiences for people of all ages.

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