Wale

Tuesday:
>> With an attention-grabbing PR campaign that included semi-guerrilla video showings and an interesting New York Times interview, the release of Kanye West’s Yeezus is upon us. To celebrate, U Street Music Hall will be hosting a listening party. 10 p.m. $5.

Wednesday:
>> Trina Broussard made a splash with her interpretation of “Inside My Love” on the Love Jones soundtrack. She’ll be at Blues Alley for two shows tonight. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $33.

Friday:
>> Whether it was with Jodeci or as a duo, K-Ci & JoJo ruled R&B in the 1990s. The Hailey brothers bring their talents, which spawned hits like “All My Life,” to the Howard Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $39.50 in advance, $45 at the door.

>> Rahsaan Patterson has been in the music business in one form or another for years. The vocalist and frequent DMV visitor will be at the Birchmere for the evening. 7:30 p.m. $55.

Saturday:
>> The daughter of a blues legend, Syleena Johnson has made her name in the R&B world for several years now. The songstress will be at the Howard Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $32.50 in advance, $37 at the door.

Sunday:
>> With his new album, The Gifted, slated to be released on June 25, Wale comes home for a 60-minute interview with noted hip-hop journalist Elliot Wilson at the Howard Theatre. 5 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

>> Since he’ll already be in the building for a previously mentioned interview, he might as well do a concert. Wale caps off his day at the Howard Theatre with a show in the same building. 8:30 p.m. $35 in advance, $40 at the door.

Sunday:
>> Baltimore-based singer Jared takes to Liv Nightclub‘s stage in support of his EP, Christmas in July. 8 p.m. $15.