Preview: Ciara Brings First Tour in 6 Years to Boston This Thursday, May 7th in Support of "Jackie"

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(Live Nation)

(Live Nation)

Pop-superstar Ciara started her nationwide tour on May 3 in Chicago and will continue on until the end of May with stops in 18 cities along the way. The tour, Ciara's first in six years, is in promotion of her new album "Jackie," which is out now.

On tour, Ciara will be performing hits from her previous albums, along with future hits from "Jackie." Fans who are unable to attend the show can still take part in the live concert experience on May 9, when the show in Silver Springs, Maryland, will stream live to all of the fans who cannot make it to the show. The live stream is a partnership between Ciara, Live Nation and Yahoo Screen. To take part, head to http://screen.Yahoo.com the day of the event. 

This tour is an experience not-to-be-missed. Ciara will be bringing her tour to the House of Blues this Thursday, May 7th. Get your tickets at Ticketmaster by clicking here.
 

You can follow Ciara on social media for tour info, updates and more. Twitter/Instagram: @Ciara and Facebook: Facebook.com/CiaraMusic.

Sevyn Streeter Releases Emotional New Song and Video, "4th Street"

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Sevyn Streeter poses for Roman's Rap-Up staff (Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up).

Singer-songwriter Sevyn Streeter surprise released a new song and video Tuesday. Dubbed "4th Street," the video brings Sevyn back to her old home, surrounded by some of the people from her childhood. In an Instagram post, Sevyn said that "this is about stripping down a wall and letting you in. Showing you where I'm from and the people who mean the world to me. Showing how I turned hurt into positivity." 

See the video for Sevyn's "4th Street" below:

Sevyn's debut album, "On The Verge," is due out later this Summer on Atlantic Records.

Karmin Releases "Along The Road" Video, Shows Promise for Independent Career

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Karmin performing at Kiss 108's Kiss Concert in Mansfield, MA in May, 2014.

Karmin recently dropped the music video for their latest single, "Along The Road," the band's first major release since their departure from Epic Records. The video and song is very simple yet catchy, with Karmin performing on stage, and rainbow sunset of sneakers glowing in the background. But that wasn't all the sneakers were used for; the duo also donated them to several homeless shelters in the Los Angeles area after filming. The sunset wall was also donated to St. Mary's Children's Hospital in New York City. 

With having over 5 million singles sold worldwide, Karmin’s future as independent artists looks promising. We can’t wait to see where they will go next!

See Karmin’s video for “Along The Road” below:

EXCLUSIVE: Jack & Jack Answer Fan Questions at Verizon Destination Store Event

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Jack & Jack pose for Roman's Rap-Up (Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up). 

(Verizon.com)

As part of the opening of Verizon Wireless' Boston Destination Store, social media stars Jack & Jack made an in-store appearance to help promote the tech giant's new concept. With 8,000 sq. feet of retail space and over 1,700+ tech products, the Verizon Destination Store in Boston promises to have something for everyone. 

Following the event at Verizon, we sat down with Jack & Jack to film an EXCLUSIVE fan Q&A. Using the hashtag "#RRUasksJackandJack," fans submitted thousands of questions for the two stars via Twitter. We picked some of our favorites for Jack & Jack to answer. See the video below:

To learn more about Verizon's Destination Store concept, click here.

New Artist Spotlight: St. Louis Rapper JR Mixes Passion with Satisfaction

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    Hot on the music scene is JR, with his musical talent and personal charm. The St. Louis native recently premiered his new music video for his single "I'm Just Sayin," off his mixtape No Filter which will be released soon. "'IJS' isn't about what I want it to be. Its just organic, it's relatable for everybody; so it's more about what it means to them,” the rapper tells Roman’s Rap-Up.

    When JR got into the music scene, his passion for music grew. "I've always loved music since I was a kid," says the artist, "Once I learned how to make my own from scratch, I was hooked." With his music, he hopes to "touch at least one person enough make them a better them" and to ensure his kids' futures. "I get my inspiration from my kids, regardless if I make another record or not, they're going to love me. So I go hard for them,” he tells. 

    JR has since received a lot of positive feedback from popular artists such as Trey Songz, but says, "I wouldn’t compare myself to anybody. Even within a business such as the music industry, which feeds off and recycling and renewing, I focus on perfecting MY craft and controlling my lane." However, he would be open to collaborating with other artists. "I dont have any favorites but I'm open to work with anybody if it makes sense. As long as it comes with a big record," he gleams. As for performing, JR is "ready to see the world." An artist with his goals leading the way, his eyes are set on the prize: success.