Jabee to Celebrate 'Black Future' Album Release with Tower Theater Concert

Jabee, a rapper from Oklahoma City whose music, according to Chuck D. from Public Enemy, "has the potential to change the world," will celebrate the release of his new album, "Black Future," with a concert on Saturday, June 18 at the Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23.

This will be the first concert in the newly renovated Tower Theatre. Doors at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Hosted by Malcolm Tubbs with KOKH FOX 25 News. Performances by: L.T.Z., Zie, Ashliann Rivera, and DJs KEilO, Wayneinthisthang, Dre Songz, and Reaper.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Purchase advance tickets online at: (website).

"Black Future" is the third full-length album by Jabee. Recorded at Local Cuts, an Oklahoma City-based recording studio and barber shop, Jivin Studios in Tucson, Arizona and Diamond Sound Studios in Nashville, the 14-track album features guest appearances by Chuck D. from Public Enemy, Brother Ali, Propaganda, Meant2B, Allie Lauren, Ashliann Rivera, Adam Ledbetter from Adam and Kizzie, and Cookie Turner.

"Black Future" was co-produced by Denver Duncan, Ryan Troncoso (a.k.a. Phen from Jivin Scientists), Statik Selektah, Chris Cutta, M. Stacks, Hannibal King and The Jake. The album title was inspired by a poem by Najah-Amatullah Hylton from Oklahoma City.

Jabee has toured with Run the Jewels (Killer Mike and El-P) and Murs, and has been featured on Sway in the Morning, MTV, XXL, Complex, The Source and Vibe.

He released his first full-length album, Blood is the New Black, in 2008, co-produced by DJ Vadim, and the following year linked with DJs Mick Boogie and Terry Urban to record a mixtape called Must Be Nice. In 2011, Jabee partnered with DJBooth.net and IMKING clothing to produce the Lucky Me EP, featuring Carlitta Durand.

In 2013, Jabee released his second full-length album, Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt, under the guidance of hip-hop artist Murs. A track from the album, "Stephanie (Super Ugly)," was produced by El-P.

Jabee was recently honored with 2016 Gazette Music Awards for Best Rap/Hip-Hop and Best Overall. He received the Oklahoma Gazette's Woody Award for Best Hip-Hop in 2007 and 2009, the Oklahoma Street Music Award for Album of the Year (Blood is the New Black) in 2009, and in 2010 was recognized by URB magazine as an Artist to Watch.

Visit www.jabeemusic.com for more information.

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