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🎙️ LEGACY WEEK: THE MJ & STEVIE TRIBUTE PARTYAn Immersive Soul Experience
CELEBRATING MUSICAL GENIUS
We honor two monumental milestones in global music culture:
The continued success of the biopic 'Michael'
The 50th Anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s legendary album, Songs in the Key of Life
THE VIBE
A masterclass in music curation featuring deep cuts, blends, and transitions. We are celebrating every artist Stevie ever wrote for and everyone ever inspired by the King of Pop.
Music By: Norfolk State’s own DJ Damon Dee
Highlighting: Elizabeth City State University
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
TIME: 9:00 PM – 12:30 AM
VENUE: 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant
LOCATION: Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard
Part of the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Legacy Week on the Vineyard.
👑 Under the Spell of Michael: The MJ Influence
From the Jackson 5 era to his solo global dominance, MJ’s discography is the foundation for hundreds of tracks.
The Hip-Hop Connection
Nas: Reimagined "Human Nature" for the iconic "It Ain’t Hard to Tell."
Kendrick Lamar: Used the energy of "Smooth Criminal" for "King Kunta."
Jay-Z: Built his anthem "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" on the Jackson 5’s "I Want You Back."
2Pac: Sampled the soulful "Liberian Girl" for "Letter 2 My Unborn."
Kanye West: Flipped "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" for the summer hit "Good Life."
Naughty By Nature: Built "O.P.P." around the infectious hook of "ABC."
R&B, Pop & Modern Anthems
Rihanna: Borrowed the legendary chant from "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" for "Don't Stop the Music."
SWV: Created a 90s classic with "Right Here (Human Nature Remix)."
Drake: Continually draws from MJ's legacy in his modern productions.
Justin Bieber: Threw it back with a sample of "We've Got a Good Thing Going" on "Die in Your Arms."
LL Cool J: Sampled the smooth vibes of "The Lady in My Life" for "Hey Lover."
🎹 Songs in the Key of Life: The Stevie Wonder Legacy
Stevie’s "classic period" remains one of the most sampled eras in music history, especially his 1976 masterpiece.
The Hip-Hop Evolution
Coolio: Transformed "Pastime Paradise" into the Grammy-winning "Gangsta's Paradise."
Will Smith: Built "Wild Wild West" entirely around the funky horn riffs of "I Wish."
2Pac: Sampled "That Girl" for the introspective "So Many Tears" and "Part Time Lover" for "Part Time Mutha."
J. Cole: Reworked the instrumentation of "My Cherie Amour" for "Love Me Not."
A Tribe Called Quest: Captured the funk of "Sir Duke" in their track "Footprints."
R&B & Soul Reimagined
Usher: Took the gritty urban sound of "Living For the City" for the hook of "Lil Freak."
Frank Ocean: Layered the keyboards of "Superwoman" into his track "Sweet Life."
Erykah Badu: Borrowed from "Pastime Paradise" and "Ordinary Pain" to create her signature neo-soul sound.
Mary J. Blige: Utilized elements of "Rocket Love" and famously covered "As" with George Michael.
Whitney Houston: Brought Stevie's energy to her My Love Is Your Love album with elements of "I Was Made to Love Her."
Expect to hear these originals, the hits they inspired, and the transitions that bridge generations of soul.
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Event Venue
Eleven Circuit, 15 Circuit Ave, Vineyard Haven, MA 02557-6793, United States
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