By Jason Genegabus

Soulja Boy photo

It’s an annual tradition during the 50th State Fair – along with the E.K. Fernandez midway of rides and games, various national recording acts are invited to entertain the teenage crowds who make up the majority of attendees each year.

In 2006, the 50th State Fair welcomed Rihanna and Raven-Symone. Last year saw live performances by Omarion and Lloyd.

Next month, things will get cranked to another level when Soulja Boy (pictured) makes his Hawaii debut.

If you don’t know Soulja Boy, or his mind-numbingly annoying hit single, “Crank Dat,” then its a good bet you fall squarely OUTSIDE the demographic he caters to. It’s also a good bet you won’t recognize any of the other performers scheduled to appear at Aloha Stadium.

According to E.K. Fernandez, pop vocalist Asia Cruise returns to the islands for shows on May 30 and 31. She’s been out here twice in the last six or eight months, if I’m not mistaken, to perform at local nightclubs.

Asia Cruise photo

If you’re unfamiliar with her music, take a listen to Cruise’s latest single, “Walk Me Out,” which hit the streets this week:

 Asia Cruise - "Walk Me Out" [4:02m]: Play Now

Other upcoming performances include:

Selena Gomez (Alex from “Wizards of Waverly Place“), May 31

Disney Channel photo

Jordan Pruitt, June 13 and 14

Jordan Pruitt photo

Mitchel Musso (Oliver from “Hannah Montana“), June 20 and 21

Mitchel Musso photo

And if you’re a fan of the MTV show “America’s Best Dance Crew,” get ready for what will undoubtedly be a high-energy performance by Kaba Modern on June 22.

Don’t recognize the name? Check out this clip from MTV:

Performances start at 7:30 p.m. each night; tickets are $5 and must be purchased in addition to the $5 general admission for the fair.

Free entertainment is also planned by the following acts:

>> May 22 to June 1: Cirque Equinox
>> May 22 to June 8: Backyard Circus and Family Puppet Parade
>> May 23: Rebel Souljahz and Kawao, 7:30 p.m.
>> May 24: Lima Wela: Willie K’s Acoustic Guitar Trio, 7:30 p.m.
>> May 25: Fiji, 7:30 p.m.
>> June 5 to 22: Flying Maltese Flying Trapeze Act

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