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#newmusic 90s vs. 00s game night Fri Aug 1st, pullup on us.. til then, run that #Kylapratt 90s vs. 2000s Hip Hop and R&B Game Night - Jax Summer Fest 2025 Weekend https://youtu.be/Hle-73GPuRo?si=j9vs68lwfwHP6qho

Jacksonville-Based Music TV Series Could Premiere on the 2nd Most Watched Global Streaming Platform as Early as This Fall, Backed by VIPSquad Entertainment

The Jacksonville-based TV series will be centered around the city's annual mini-festival known for providing a platform for locally based music artists, creatives, fashion designers, and models, which will return this summer the weekend of August 1-3.

Jacksonville, FL, July 5, 2025 --(PR.com)

-- Originally airing on the CW Network (WCWJ/CW17-Jacksonville) from 2014 to 2018, "Life & Grind" was one of the most watched regional cable TV programs in the northeast Florida/southeast Georgia region. The show featured regional talent as well as events, such as the VIPSquad Entertainment-sponsored annual Duval Spring Fest event, which is now in its 12th year. Earlier this week, executive producer Dez Nado, who is signed to VIPSquad Entertainment as an artist, producer, and executive officer, announced that the series will be making its return on the 2nd biggest global streaming platform (season 6), focusing on this year's iteration of Spring Fest and Summer Fest in Jacksonville.

“The in-person experience is unique, but that’s never all there is to Summer Fest,” Nado mentioned while listening to the newly released single "Kylapratt” ( https://youtu.be/Hle-73GPuRo?si=URgd2doBKHuPCrJW ) from his upcoming 80s Tape album backed by VIPSquad Entertainment. The catchy single features heavy R&B trap vibes mixed with a Martie Beatz track that lays the foundation for Dez's sultry lyrical serenade in an ode to the 5 senses of love and lust to one particular lady on the 94-foot hardwood basketball court of life. He noted that everyone in attendance will have the chance to be featured on an upcoming docu-reality TV series he’s also producing, “My Life & Grind,” which will be taping during the Summer Fest event weekend this year and is expected to premiere on Prime Video this fall.

The main events of the weekend will be held at various other venues throughout the city. Dez mentioned that those who attend Summer Fest this year should expect some “special guest surprises,” including some music industry insiders who will be visiting to check out some of the local performers and provide a networking opportunity for aspiring artists and music executives —adding to the anticipation that the annual event already generates on its own. Thursday's the kickoff/industry and VIP mixer at Tipsy's Jax, Friday's the 90s vs. 00s. Game Night mixer featuring a live performance by Dez himself with some special guests, Saturday's the community-give-back school supply drop-off event at King Foundation's community fest followed by an RDB Exclusive Fashion Show at Northside Jax Aloft hosted by Billboard Top 10 songstress Sunshine Anderson, and Sunday those who are interested are invited to attend church service at Open Arms Community Church Jax.

Summer Fest founder Dez Nado, who is also a recording artist born and raised in Jacksonville, will also be releasing a new album that he says will be “heavily influenced by some of the best music from the 80s,” right on time for the event weekend. Coming off of a 2023 release that garnered 300,000+ streams, earning support from VH1 Love & Hip Hop’s Trina, and earning over a million combined streams since his 2019 hit Shoot Ya Shot, Dez mentioned that guests can expect a sneak peek of the upcoming album at the Friday event and possibly other events throughout the weekend.

The main event during the weekend will be the RDB Exclusive Fashion Show, which will feature several local fashion designers and models as well as a few local hip hop and R&B performers in a packed weekend of events during Jax Summer Fest 2025 weekend– an annual weekend of music, fashion, and community service events driven by a Jax-based group of young urban professionals. For media and general reservations, contact STAFF@VIPSquadNation.com

Dez Nado: https://linktr.ee/deznado

www.VIPSquadNation.com

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KNYHT, is an Atlanta creative whose artistry bridges the worlds of music, storytelling, and vision. A true innovator, KNYHT crafts soundscapes that reflect resilience, ambition, and the pursuit of something greater than the ordinary.

Formerly performing under his birth name, Khalid Knight, the transition to KNYHT marks a new chapter in his artistic journey—one defined by sharper focus, deeper emotion, and a bold reinvention of identity. The name embodies his evolution: a modern knight whose battles are fought through lyrics, melodies, and the unwavering belief in dreams.

Drawing inspiration from his life experiences, family, and the energy of his city, KNYHT creates music that resonates beyond trends, leaving behind a legacy of authenticity. With a sound that blends raw honesty and atmospheric intensity, he is building not just songs, but an enduring movement.

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