The Recording Academy paid tribute to the late, great “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin. The concert, which aired on CBS, was hosted by media mogul Tyler Perry and featured performances by some of the top names in the music industry today!

Adam Blackstone, CEO of BASSic Black Entertainment, had the distinct honor of being Musical Director and perform with Alicia Keys and Sza for this event. The two performed a medley of songs including “You’re All I Need to Get By”, accompanied by a full BBE band!!

Check out the video of the performance below!!

VIDEO: @AliciaKeys and @SZA perform Spirit In The Dark, Day Dreaming, and You're All I Need To Get By #GRAMMYsAretha pic.twitter.com/ebBRdzgZgc

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The 2019 All-Star Game took Charlotte by storm!!

The BBE All-Star band was present and accounted for performing for two of the hottest rappers in the game!!

Philly’s own Meek Mill performed during the All-Star team intro and J-Cole performed during the half time show. With Adam Blackstone as Musical Director, these performances definitely had fans on their feet!!

Check out a few clips of the performances below!!

The Grammy Awards returned back home to Los Angeles this year for its 61st annual celebration!

The show, hosted by Alicia Keys, featured a lot of surprises including an appearance from former First Lady, Michelle Obama!

Adam Blackstone was Musical Director for the performances of Camila Cabello, Cardi B, and the show’s host, Alicia Keys. S/O to the BBE All-Star Band who brought Adam’s vision to life and executed it with such precision and perfection!

Camila Cabelo: Team “HAVANA”
Darek Cobbs
Edwin Carranza
Danny Cheung
Dontae Winslow
Chris Johnson

Cardi B: Team “MONEY”
Terrence Vaughn
Boots Greene
Tanisha Scott

Alicia Keys: Team “A. KEYS”
Omar Edwards
DJ Young Guru
Demetrius Henry
Adam Blackstone

Check out a few clips of the performances below!!

The 2018 Miss Universe Pageant kicked off with an opening performance by Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter, NEYO!

This special musical performance was directed by none other than Adam Blackstone and executed by a full #BBE Band!!

Check out a video of the performance below!!!

The 2018 Soul Train Awards did NOT disappoint! With hosts and long-time friends Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold, the former “Martin” cast mates took the audience on a trip down memory lane!

The night’s performances included Faith Evans, BBD, Jon B., Carl Thomas, and up and coming Gospel artist Koryn Hawthorne to name a few. Adam Blackstone was once again musical director and the BBE All-Star band supported all the artists for the show!

Check out a few clips of the performances below!