The Fresh Prince of NYC

The concert series includes three nights of shows at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., Dec. 14-15 and 17, according to an announcement by New York City radio station WBLS 107.5 FM.

The singer and his pals will also rock the Big Apple with two gigs set for NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Dec. 18 and 29.

Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.

WBLS is giving away tickets to its Inner Circle listeners before they go on sale. The station has promised to give out tickets “every hour from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.,” beginning today.

On Oct. 14 Prince announced the first details of the tour at New York’s Apollo Theater, explaining that the event was “best described as what we’ve all been waiting for.”

The Purple One said he would “serve as master of ceremonies for multiple nights of entertainment that will feature some of the best artists this country has to offer.” The shows will feature performances from Maceo Parker, Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding, Lalah Hathaway, Sheila E., Cassandra Wilson and Graham Central Station. Prince will also perform with his band, the New Power Generation.

The singer advised fans to arrive at the shows early.

“You need to come often because every time we play there’s always something new. No concert is ever the same. I got a lot of hits. Bring friends, bring your children and bring foot spray ‘cause it’s gon’ be funky.”

For more information, click here for WBLS’ website.