Uptown Saturday Night: Two Events, One Saturday Night In Huntsville

Supporting Local Artists and the Growing Hip-Hop Scene in the Rocket City

Translee and Zami Marie On Stage at The Camp performing "Was I Good Enough".

As a connoisseur of music culture in Huntsville, especially live performances, this Saturday night was absolutely incredible. I had the privilege of supporting some of our city's most talented musicians, DJs, rappers, and singers across two phenomenal events that showcased the vibrant music scene thriving in Huntsville, Alabama.

Dizzy D Performs at "Listen to Your Neighbors" at Maitland Conservatory

The evening began with a live show celebrating the new music drop from Dizzy D, one of Huntsville's most underrated lyricists. His mature, grown-man lyrics resonate deeply with audiences seeking authentic hip-hop content. Dizzy currently has what I believe to be a legitimate hit that deserves major recognition in. any city. Alright confession, I'm a grown man and his music resonates direclty with me. I've been playing Dizzy for years at this point. From "Honor Roll" featuring Lloyd G. to "Forf" featuring Mizzle Money and Dukk, Dizzy has a great ear for picking tracks for his unique, Huntsville type flow. He's easy to understand and sounds like a smooth blues singer talking trash on the mic. His new song, "Rolling Stones", features collaborations with Kristmas and Translee, utilizing the classic Temptations sample. This track perfectly represents Southern hip-hop culture – it's bluesy with serious knock that immediately signals you're about to experience something funky. The featured artists alone make this a must-listen for fans of Alabama rap music.

Live Music Experience in Huntsville

Dizzy's performance incorporated a live band through RnB Vibes Live, the traveling R&B show anchored by CEO Ryan Felton on drums. The event was professionally live-streamed, featured local vendors, authentic soul food, and tremendous community support from Huntsville's music community.

DJ Sizahands provided the soundtrack between sets, while the event – part of the "Listen to your Neighbors" series helmed by T Mill – took place at the prestigious Maitland Conservatory. Dizzy treated VIP ticket holders to light bites, drinks, and exclusive merchandise, demonstrating the professionalism emerging in Huntsville's independent music scene.

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Inner Peace Outer Glow Festival at The Camp

After the first show, we headed to The Camp at Mid City for the inaugural Inner Peace Outer Glow Festival, featuring an incredible lineup of Huntsville artists: Zami Marie, GypySoul, Kristmas, Dizzy D, and Papermann.

DJ PrimeTime256 started the show and brought his signature style of hosting and DJing to the event

Lloyd G. brought out Humble.Lee and Leauxeyed for an exclusive preview of the upcoming battle event, "Barz over Bullshit," happening October 18th. The evening began with an engaging panel discussion and concluded with powerful performances that had the crowd completely locked in.

Community Support for Artists in Huntsville

The audience was packed with fans, artists, poets, singers, and entrepreneurs who came to support homegrown talent. This event serves as motivation for other Huntsville artists to invest in themselves and book their own shows – it's time we bet on ourselves and each other in Alabama's music industry.

The Evolution of Music Culture in Huntsville

Having lived in Huntsville for 30 years, I've witnessed the entertainment landscape shift dramatically. Our music culture has not only become important in live venue spaces – it's essential. Places where we were once merely tolerated now need our presence to survive. As Lauryn Hill wrote, "Funny how money change a situation."

It's beautiful witnessing two independent artists successfully booking themselves and other indie artists from the Rocket City, hosting sold-out shows on the same Saturday night in Huntsville. In a city with abundant entertainment options, it's inspiring to see our community still prioritizing support for local events and homegrown talent.

Support Huntsville's Music Scene

Stream and Support:

• Dizzy D - New single "Rolling Stones" available on all platforms

• Translee - New project "Forever in Our Hearts" streaming now

Follow these artists on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube to support Huntsville's growing music movement.

Peace,

DJ Cee O. Ultra Premium Entertainment