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Kingdom Kome & RUEN drop new single/video ft. Planet Asia “Zip ‘Em Up”

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2 years ago

June 11, 2024

Lyrically murderous Miami raised emcee Kingdom Kome enlists West Coast legend Planet Asia to “Zip ‘Em Up.” With a begrimed piano instrumental (Provided by RUEN) behind them, the duo commits verbal homicide over the beat. The track was also released with an animated video (by Dynasty Studio out of Medellin, Colombia) that further reinforces that vibe to great effect.

Watch official video for “Zip ‘Em Up” here: https://youtu.be/YVM096kayz4?si=xYY6sIilXh2dI9ha

“Zip ‘Em Up” is available via all streaming platforms now and is the newest leak from the forthcoming Kingdom Kome & RUEN LP Malbec 2 (to drop on 7/19).

Previously the duo leaked two other singles from the forthcoming album (along with videos) including “Buen Provecho” featuring Che Uno and Asun Eastwood (on the audio version) and “Crush Grapes.” (links to both videos appear below).

Watch official video for “Buen Provecho”: https://youtu.be/FqmZeiFOlPg?si=C8JjYSQ4meqOWMxm

Watch official video for “Crush Grapes”: https://youtu.be/aAJ_ludes90?si=bcTMvIbljdtJDYZc

In regard to working with RUEN the emcee said “Since RUEN is my DJ and longest working producer, I feel like we have developed a very signature sound together. He has an amazing ear and can go from some really grimey boom bap records to trap to R&B, dancehall and club records effortlessly, regardless of the record his signature drums always are hard hitting and I feel like with Malbec 2 we are both in our prime and it’s my most well rounded project to date!”

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Chris Botti Brings Two Thanksgiving Weekend Nights to The Wilbur Theatre in Boston

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4 minutes ago

November 2, 2026

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Chris Botti playing the trumpet. Photo by Randall Slavin.

Bill Blumenreich Presents will bring Grammy winning trumpeter Chris Botti to The Wilbur Theatre in Boston for two nights, Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28. Both shows are at 8 pm, with doors at 7 pm, and tickets are on sale now.

Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. He has collaborated with Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock and Yo-Yo Ma, topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, and performed with symphony orchestras on prestigious stages from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House.

The Chris Botti Band at The Wilbur will include Andy Ezrin on piano, Barry Stephenson on bass, Mark Whitfield on guitar, Lee Pearson on drums, Anastasiia Mazurok on violin, and Chrissi Poland and John Splithoff on vocals.

Tickets are $70, $81 and $94, depending on seating location. Two VIP options are also available. The Chris Botti Meet & Greet Experience, at $350.60, includes one premium reserved ticket, a meet and greet and individual photo opportunity with Botti, an autographed 8 x 10 photo, a commemorative VIP laminate and a souvenir ticket. The Chris Botti Ultimate Experience, at $603.00, adds a private pre show green room hang with Botti and a side stage viewing opportunity.

Botti’s most recent album, Vol. 1, released October 20, 2023 on Blue Note Records and produced by David Foster, was his first album in over a decade and marked his return to acoustic jazz and classic standards, with guest appearances from violinist Joshua Bell on “My Funny Valentine” and singer John Splithoff on “Paris.”

“I turned 60 in 2022, at a time that seemed like a restart for so many things in the world,” Botti says. “I wanted to strip away all the orchestral arrangements and special guests and focus more on my playing, the playing of my band, and these jazz classics that we always love playing on stage.”