LaDy-SN3AK: Oakland Juneteenth Festival

The 19th Annual Juneteenth Celebration takes place on Saturday, June 27, from 11am to 6pm. The celebration includes 2 live DJ stages, community booths and community awards, a health zone, a fashion show, and a youth empowerment zone. The West Oakland Juneteenth takes place at 925 Brockhurst Street, off of San Pablo Avenue in Oakland. For more information, go to bhbrilliantminds.org. Shakeea Smith, best known as “LaDy-SN3AK is a Singer, Songwriter, bred in the Bay Area, California. Her unprecedented creativity, undeniable vocal abilities, enthusiasm, fused with electrifying energy “sneaks up” on her audiences leaving them compelled to dance! Noted for her powerful stage presence and her style, LaDy-SN3AK hits every stage adorned with sneakers which became her trademark and illuminates her stage name. Born into a musically-gifted family, LaDy-SN3AK holds true to her roots in Gospel music with her mother as a vocal muse and her father as the conductor of her instrumental influence. She began writing and honing her skills as a musician at a young age and grew to discover her natural talents as a songwriter, vocalist and musician. Her commitment to her craft is matched only by her unyielding work ethic which is evident in her original hits loved by diverse audiences. LaDy-SN3AK unapologetically pays tribute to her creative influences such as: Beyonce, Lauryn Hill, and Tupac Shakur drawing inspiration from artists who have strong conviction in their ideas and beliefs. Accompanied by her ensemble the “SN3AKERBOX Band”, her music transcends genres to include, Reggae, R&B, Hip-Hop, Inspirational, Soul, and more. As a multi genre- fusion band, their music has been described as “brave and honest masterpieces with brilliant original songs and covers that appeal to many audiences.” LaDy-SN3AK has opened for major artists like YG and Kelly Price. Now touring with the SN3AKERBOX Band, her top hits “It’s Me”, “Uckin’ With The Realest”, and “Making Changes” is rocking the West Coast