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Pop goes San Diego: Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Soulja Boy and Paul Wall, Ella Mai and AMA
Live music, July 23-29, 2026
Rainbow Kitten Surprise earned notice for poetic lyrics and storytelling songs
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Upcoming Event
Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Spacey Jane
- Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego
- Age Limit: Not available
Formed in 2013 at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, Rainbow Kitten Surprise melds round-robin folk and classic southern rock with contemporary hip-hop cadence and production. They earned notice for poetic lyrics and storytelling songs inspired by artists such as Harry Chapin and Janis Ian, with lead vocalist Ela Melo frequently drawing on personal life experiences and worldviews, especially regarding her own transgender identity and mental health issues. The group often supports LGBTQ+ advocacy, including partnerships and promotions with Equality NC. Singles like “First Class,” “Cocaine Jesus,” “Devil Like Me,” and “It’s Called: Freefall” have scored impressive online streams. 2024’s Love Hate Music Box album marked a major lineup shift along with Melo’s transition, and they followed up late last year with their Bones full-length and recent new singles for “Sixteen” and “Never Have I Ever.” The bill includes Australian indie rock band Spacey Jane, best known for their multiplatinum single “Booster Seat.”
Soulja Boy and Paul Wall
Upcoming Event
Soulja Boy and Paul Wall
- Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6 p.m.
- SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego
- Age Limit: All ages
SeaWorld hosts the chart‑topping pair of Soulja Boy and Paul Wall, two hip‑hop hitmakers known for their iconic tracks and lasting influence. Soulja Boy made music history with his breakout anthem “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” which sparked a global dance craze and spent seven weeks at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and helped define a generation of hip‑hop. He was one of the earliest musical artists to usher in the internet-era of rap, utilizing online platforms like SoundClick, MySpace, and Youtube in order to connect directly to listeners, bypassing the traditional music industry structure. Joining him is Paul Wall, the Grammy-nominated Southern rap star celebrated for his signature style and crowd‑favorite hits like “Sittin’ Sidewayz” (featuring Big Pokey) and his chart-topping collaboration with Nelly, “Grillz.” Known as The People's Champ (also the title of his 2005 major-label debut), he was an early signee of Houston's Swishahouse record label, which helped define the Southern mixtape and chopped-and-screwed sound. His collaborations with artists like Chamillionaire on their 2002 album Get Ya Mind Correct earned him substantial credibility and record sales and downloads that have totaled in the millions.
Ella Mai and AMA
Upcoming Event
Ella Mai and AMA
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego
- Age Limit: Not available
British R&B singer Ella Mai made her first forays into the music biz by posting short acoustic covers on Instagram, earning her attention from influential hitmakers such as DJ Mustard, who signed her to his label 10 Summers Records. She hit the big time with her Grammy-winning multiplatinum 2018 single “Boo’d Up” from her Ready EP, which reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and amassed over 500 million Youtube plays, establishing her sleek contemporary groove and lover-girl persona. Her follow-up hit “Trip” peaked at number 11 on the Billboard chart, and she continued to earn mainstream acclaim with singles like “Shot Clock” (where she interpolates Drake’s “Legend”) and albums such as Heart on My Sleeve, as well as her surprise 2024 release 3. In February, she dropped her third studio album Do You Still Love Me?, again produced by DJ Mustard and promoted so far with singles for “Little Things,” “Tell Her,” and the newly-released “Might Just.”
Here's something you might be interested in.
Pop goes San Diego: Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Soulja Boy and Paul Wall, Ella Mai and AMA
Live music, July 23-29, 2026
Pop goes San Diego: Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Soulja Boy and Paul Wall, Ella Mai and AMA
Live music, July 23-29, 2026
Rainbow Kitten Surprise earned notice for poetic lyrics and storytelling songs
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Upcoming Event
Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Spacey Jane
- Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego
- Age Limit: Not available
Formed in 2013 at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, Rainbow Kitten Surprise melds round-robin folk and classic southern rock with contemporary hip-hop cadence and production. They earned notice for poetic lyrics and storytelling songs inspired by artists such as Harry Chapin and Janis Ian, with lead vocalist Ela Melo frequently drawing on personal life experiences and worldviews, especially regarding her own transgender identity and mental health issues. The group often supports LGBTQ+ advocacy, including partnerships and promotions with Equality NC. Singles like “First Class,” “Cocaine Jesus,” “Devil Like Me,” and “It’s Called: Freefall” have scored impressive online streams. 2024’s Love Hate Music Box album marked a major lineup shift along with Melo’s transition, and they followed up late last year with their Bones full-length and recent new singles for “Sixteen” and “Never Have I Ever.” The bill includes Australian indie rock band Spacey Jane, best known for their multiplatinum single “Booster Seat.”
Soulja Boy and Paul Wall
Upcoming Event
Soulja Boy and Paul Wall
- Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6 p.m.
- SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego
- Age Limit: All ages
SeaWorld hosts the chart‑topping pair of Soulja Boy and Paul Wall, two hip‑hop hitmakers known for their iconic tracks and lasting influence. Soulja Boy made music history with his breakout anthem “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” which sparked a global dance craze and spent seven weeks at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and helped define a generation of hip‑hop. He was one of the earliest musical artists to usher in the internet-era of rap, utilizing online platforms like SoundClick, MySpace, and Youtube in order to connect directly to listeners, bypassing the traditional music industry structure. Joining him is Paul Wall, the Grammy-nominated Southern rap star celebrated for his signature style and crowd‑favorite hits like “Sittin’ Sidewayz” (featuring Big Pokey) and his chart-topping collaboration with Nelly, “Grillz.” Known as The People's Champ (also the title of his 2005 major-label debut), he was an early signee of Houston's Swishahouse record label, which helped define the Southern mixtape and chopped-and-screwed sound. His collaborations with artists like Chamillionaire on their 2002 album Get Ya Mind Correct earned him substantial credibility and record sales and downloads that have totaled in the millions.
Ella Mai and AMA
Upcoming Event
Ella Mai and AMA
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
- Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego
- Age Limit: Not available
British R&B singer Ella Mai made her first forays into the music biz by posting short acoustic covers on Instagram, earning her attention from influential hitmakers such as DJ Mustard, who signed her to his label 10 Summers Records. She hit the big time with her Grammy-winning multiplatinum 2018 single “Boo’d Up” from her Ready EP, which reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and amassed over 500 million Youtube plays, establishing her sleek contemporary groove and lover-girl persona. Her follow-up hit “Trip” peaked at number 11 on the Billboard chart, and she continued to earn mainstream acclaim with singles like “Shot Clock” (where she interpolates Drake’s “Legend”) and albums such as Heart on My Sleeve, as well as her surprise 2024 release 3. In February, she dropped her third studio album Do You Still Love Me?, again produced by DJ Mustard and promoted so far with singles for “Little Things,” “Tell Her,” and the newly-released “Might Just.”
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