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Lil' Kim's Hard Core Symphony: A Royal Return
21 Aug
Summary
- Lil' Kim celebrates 30 years of Hard Core with orchestra.
- Show features reimagined tracks with Thee Phantom & Illharmonic Orchestra.
- Hard Core album achieved double platinum status, sold over 2 million units.
Lil' Kim will celebrate the 30th anniversary of her debut album, Hard Core, with a unique concert experience. The Grammy-winning artist announced a show at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre on Thursday, November 19. This special performance, dubbed Hard Core Symphony, will feature reimagined renditions of her classic tracks.
Joining Lil' Kim on stage will be Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra, an all-Black ensemble celebrated for its fusion of hip-hop and R&B with live instrumentation. The original Hard Core album, released in November 1996, debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The landmark album has since been certified double platinum by the RIAA, signifying over 2 million units sold. Hit singles from the record include "Not Tonight" and "No Time," with the former's remix earning a Grammy nomination. Lil' Kim also released a mixtape, Hard Core 2K14, in 2014.
