🚨 CHAMPAIGN-URBANA… WE’RE COMING! 🚨
@nextshowcase beyond excited to officially partner with @source1entertainment to help produce and bring to life the very first Tha Gospel Fest: Champaign-Urbana Edition! 🔥🎶
Today’s walkthrough and planning session only confirmed one thing… this is shaping up to be something truly special for the city, the community, and gospel music culture. From the vision to the venue to the energy in the room, you can already feel the foundation being built for an unforgettable experience. 🙌🏾
🗓 SAVE THE DATE
AUGUST 29, 2026
Get ready for:
🎤 Celebrity Guest Performances
🏆 Battle of the Choirs Competition
🔥 D9 Greek Stroll Off Competition
🎶 Community Fellowship + More
This one is definitely shaping up to be one for the books. More details, announcements, vendor opportunities, and the official lineup are coming soon… 👀
Special thanks to Source One Entertainment, The Love Corner / Church of the Living God, and everyone helping push the vision forward. Let’s make history together. 💯
#ThaGospelFest #ChampaignUrbana #NextShowcaseUSA #SourceOneEntertainment #FestivalSeason
HOT TOPIC: Source 1 Entertainment Appoints Kaye Money-Thomas as Director of Marketing & Managing Partner
Source 1 Entertainment continues to expand its leadership team with the appointment of Kaye Money-Thomas as its new Director of Marketing and Managing Partner. Known for her strategic mindset, professionalism, and ability to execute at a high level, Kaye steps into this role at a pivotal time as the company positions itself for major growth in the entertainment industry.
With a strong background in marketing, branding, and business development, Kaye Money-Thomas brings a results-driven approach to the Source 1 team. Her ability to connect vision with execution makes her a key asset in elevating artists, building campaigns, and strengthening the company’s overall presence. As Director of Marketing, she will oversee brand strategy, digital campaigns, and promotional rollouts, while also playing a major role in decision-making as a Managing Partner.
CEO 99 Dre of Source 1 Entertainment shared his confidence in the move, stating, “Kaye has exemplified leadership, vision, and consistency in everything she does. Her understanding of both business and culture makes her the perfect fit to help take Source 1 to the next level.”
This appointment signals a major step forward for Source 1 Entertainment as it continues to build a powerhouse team focused on innovation, artist development, and industry impact. With leaders like Kaye Money-Thomas helping drive the vision, the company is setting a new standard for what it means to merge strategy with culture.
As Source 1 continues to grow, one thing is clear—the future is in strong, capable hands.
HOT TOPIC: Mike Lawry Baby Turns Vision Into a Multi-Figure Reality
Chicago’s own Mike Lawry Baby is proving that purpose, persistence, and preparation can turn dreams into tangible success. The Obey Your Dreams CEO has officially inked a multi-figure deal with Source 1 Entertainment, stepping into a powerful new role as Director of A&R.
Known for his message-driven music and community impact, Mike Lawry Baby has steadily built his brand from the ground up. From performing on major stages to creating opportunities for others through Obey Your Dreams Entertainment and Obey Your Dreams Academy, his journey has always been about more than just music. It’s about shifting culture, creating platforms, and showing the next generation that success is possible no matter where you start.
This new partnership with Source 1 Entertainment positions Mike as both a creative leader and industry asset, responsible for discovering and developing talent while continuing to elevate his own career. As Director of A&R, he now has the opportunity to shape the sound and direction of emerging artists, bringing his ear for authenticity and passion for storytelling into a larger arena.
The move also signals a bigger shift independent artists stepping into executive roles and owning their narratives. Mike Lawry Baby isn’t just signing deals anymore; he’s helping structure them. And for Chicago, this is another win for a city rich in talent and resilience.
Mike’s story continues to echo one message loud and clear: obey your dreams and watch what happens when you do.
CEO: 99 Dre of @source1entertainment says..
“Mike represents the future of this industry someone who not only understands the culture but lives it. His journey, his work ethic, and his leadership qualities made him the perfect fit for this role. This is just the beginning.”
My Frat brother the mf legend @joetorry 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Got on my azz 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂. had us crying laughing 🤣. Great show team!! man u gotta let me open up for u when you do yo special! i appreciate you for pouring into me my team after the show for damn near a hour! that was confirmation from God to continue doing what we doing! We gotta run that sh*t backkkkk it was definitely GOOD FOR THE SOUL!!! 🔥🔥💪🏾🔋🤞🏾
@_thee.ninalanae_ 😂😭 we done made it lmao
#RQQ #JoeTorry #MikeLawryBaby #temubaby #ObeyYourDreams
The show was DOPE 🔥
Real energy. Real talent. Real moments.
When i tell you our featured artist kilt it! They need to be arrested for murdering the stage like that! 🤣🤣😂 mannnn i even got roasted by my frat brother the legend him self @joetorry 🔥🔥🤣 & @bcolecomedian when i tell you i cried laughing when you did that mj 😭😂🤣! it was crazy!!!
Big love to everybody who came out and showed support! y’all made the night what it was.
Shoutout to every artist that touched that stage and left it all out there… that’s what the culture about.
We created a vibe you had to be there to understand.
More life. More shows. More moments like this.
#ObeyYourDreams #GoodForTheSoul #SourceOneEnt #ObeyYourDreams #JoeTorry
s/o to the OYD team as usual Dj Trey Illz & Dj Phantom yall showed the F*CK out!!!
@bobbychulo12 🎥 @_thee.ninalanae_@nicky_dag96@joetorry@bcolecomedian@djwilltrey@djphantomworldwide@thabishop._
Important Update‼️
BOTH SHOWS ARE SOLD OWT‼️ See Yall This Weekend! I'm With The 🐐's @joetorry & @bcolecomedian This Is GOOD FOR THE SOUL‼️ Let's Gooooooooo‼️🔋 😤 🐕 Thank You To Everyone who supports the movement‼️ It's Time To Get Busy!!!! Champagne Here We Come!
#GoodForTheSoulEpisode1 #SourceOneEntertainment #ObeyYourDreams #JoeTorry #BCole
What A Wonderful Life! 🙌🏾🙏🏾 We Thank Yall!!! Whole Heartedly!! 🔋🙌🏾 We Are SOLD OUT Babeeeee! We added a second show same day! Tickets are half way gone already so get yours ASAP!
It's Gone Be Good For the Soul!!!!! 🫶🏾
#SourceOneEntertainment #ObeyYourDreams #JoeTorry #MikeLawryBaby #Bcole
🎤 DON’T WAIT TIL IT’S SOLD OUT! 🎟️
Get your tickets NOW for Good for the Soul Comedy Showcase 😂🔥
Pull up early for the Meet & Greet with Joe Torry 🤝
We adding raffles + prize giveaways 🎁 so you already know it’s up!
And listen… the food TOP TIER 🍽️ no excuses!
This ain’t just a show… it’s a whole EXPERIENCE 💯
#Source1Entertainment #GoodForTheSoul #ObeyYourDreams #ComedyShowcase #BeTheLight
They said comedy was dead… then B. Cole stepped in 🎤🔥
Real ones know this ain’t just jokes, this storytelling, pain turned into punchlines, and truth wrapped in laughter. B. Cole bringing that Chi energy to the stage and it’s about to get CRAZY 💯
If you ever needed a reason to pull up… this it.
You gon’ laugh, relate, and leave lighter than you came in.
🎭 Good for the Soul ain’t just a name… it’s a whole experience
#GoodForTheSoul #BCole #source1entertainment #LiveShow #MikeLawryBaby ObeyYourDreams BeTheLight
