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: 249; Hip Hop; October 14, 2016

Aesop Rock North American Tour Dates

Aesop Rock has announced a 37-date North American tour beginning November 5th in Austin, TX. The emcee will make a run around the continent with the company of Homeboy Sandman, Rob Sonic and DJ Zone. The tour is set to run through end of January, 2017 wrapping up in Toronto.

: 249; Hip Hop; October 02, 2016

New from NxWorries, "Get Bigger/Do U Luv"

NxWorries, the team of Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge, released another solid joint off their soon to be released debut album. Get Bigger/Do U Luv is the the fourth track we've heard off of Yes Lawd!, which is set for an October 21st release via Stones Throw Records.

: 249; Hip Hop; August 01, 2016

Hiero Day 2016 Tickets Now Available

This years Hiero Day marks the 5th year of the event and is set to take place September 5th, and tickets are now available. Like last years celebration, General Admission tickets for the mayor commemorated Oakland holiday, festival, concert and block party are available for $19.93 (*cough* '93 Til). Additional options include a $50 Pit Pass and a $199.30 VIP Ticket for those who want the best access to the performers/performances.

: 249; Hip Hop; July 26, 2016

Jean Grae & Quelle Chris Join Forces with Marvel's Black Panther

Brooklyn emcee and all around superhero Jean Grae joins forces with Marvel for What You Came For. Grae's latest song can be heard as the soundtrack to Marvel's third promotional video for the Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet storyline.

: 249; Hip Hop; July 10, 2016

Sound in Focus Hosts Nas & Baaba Maal

KCRW and the Annenberg Foundation's signature concert series continues featuring heavyweights Nas and Baaba Maal. The free (with RSVP), all-ages summer event at Century Park also features access to exhibits at both Annenberg Space for Photography and Skylight Studios.