OMA ~ Shing02 ~ Substantial

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED FROM KUNG FU NECKTIE TO WAREHOUSE ON WATTS. ALL PREVIOUSLY-PURCHASED TICKETS WILL BE HONORED AT THE NEW VENUE.  AGE RESTRICTION: This show is now 18+. Patrons 21+ with ID may purchase alcohol. Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PM “Let’s make a 12-inch single together” was the first email Nujabes sent in the year 2000, when Shing02 was living in the Bay Area. Over the next decade, the Japanese duo went on to create the epic Luv(sic) Hexalogy, a 6-part saga dedicated to the goddess of music. Part2 was recorded in the aftermath of 9/11, while Part3 was an ode recorded during the vast commercialization of the hip hop industry. Then the untimely passing of Jun Seba aka Nujabes in February of 2010 led Shing02 to record and release parts 4-6 with the help of Uyama Hiroto, who was Nujabes’ go-to guy for live arrangements. Now, teamed up with the dynamic Manchester-based OMA, and Shing02’s trusted turntable maestro SPIN MASTER A-1, the Luv(sic) Hexalogy will come to life on stage sans samples and full of live textures that the audiences of Nujabes tributes in the past have come accustomed to.   SubstantialPrince George’s County, Maryland-born MC, producer, artist, and educator, Substantial, debuted in 2000 collaborating with the late Japanese producer Nujabes, who later worked on the popular show Samurai Champloo. Legendary rapper and activist, Chuck D of Public Enemy referred to Substantial as “One of the great MCs of our time.” His soulful and introspective brand of Hip Hop music has received critical acclaim from Ebony.com, The Source Magazine, HipHopDX, DJBooth.net, and Okayplayer.com. His music videos have appeared on MTV, VH1, and BET. Substantial has performed in 20 countries and has collaborated with artists such as Kool Herc, L Universe aka Verbal (M-Flo), Oddisee, Mega Ran and more. His music has featured in films and television shows such as Kevin Hart’s Laugh at My Pain and Daytime Emmy nominated show Tough Love. He has also written and performed original songs for games such as Arknights, PUBG Mobile, and Mobile Legends Bang Bang. Substantial is also a two-time Hollywood Music in Media Award nominee and recently became an official EVO musician.https://www.iamsubstantial.com/

Rav & Kill Bill: The Rapper ~ Scuare & No1mportant

AGE RESTRICTION: This show is ALL AGES. Patrons must be 21+ with ID to drink. Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 8:00 PM Kill Bill: The Rapper and Rav are two of the best kept secrets in the current underground rap scene. With a deep history of over a decade of releasing music together through their rap guild, exociety, they’ve amassed a strong cult following through both their collaborative efforts as well as their solo works (many of which have charted on Billboard independently). From award-winning merch sales on tours to cultivating a rabid, devoted fanbase all across the globe, they’ve somehow remained one of Hip-Hop’s hidden easter eggs; a rabbit hole of indie rap akin to a modern Def Jux or Anticon. After what feels like forever since releasing their cult classic mixtape, NEW MOON, Rav and Kill Bill: The Rapper reunite for their much anticipated first collab album, KEEP THE CHANGE!  The duo join forces with an updated in-your face, industrial hip-hop sound reminiscent of the likes of Danny Brown and Run The Jewels. Self-produced. DIY as fuck. Really rapping but not being corny about it. KEEP THE CHANGE! runs a gamut of sounds all the way from breakbeats a la Jet Set Radio to stumbling upon a forbidden forest ritual with crushing 808s squeezed between your breaths. Even in its diversity, KEEP THE CHANGE! somehow remains a cohesive and compelling listen. Scuare & No1mportant as (…&more…)  

Sway Philly

You’ve asked and we’re finally answering! This July, the Sway team brings you the THROWBACK party of your dreams!   You know how the Sway family gets down: Djs shaking the whole building Gogo dream team twerking it out and keeping the energy high  Twerk contests on stage!  Hundreds of LGBTQ folks in the spot The Sway Summer Throwback Jawn July 13th 10pm-2am Warehouse on Watts (WOW Philly) 923 N Watts St

ARTIST NETWORKING EVENT

LYF AND FRIENDS IS BACK WITH ANOTHER EVENT FOR THE LOCAL SCENE! LOTS OF AMAZING UNDERGROUND TALENT LOOKING TO HIT THE BIG STAGES! IF YOURE AN ARTIST, CREATIVE, MEDIA PERSON, MODEL, MANAGER etc…… THIS IS THE EVENT FOR YOU! LOOKING FOR SLOTS? DM @LYFANDFRIENDS ON INSTAGRAM! DOORS 7 PM ALL AGES

The Return of 923: One Night Only

25+ only!The Return of 923: One Night Only, is a party for the “culture” bringing back memories from the original 923 parties back in the early through mid 2000’s. We have the original DJ’s, rap groups, break-dancers, and rock-n-roll groups, attending this event to provide partygoers with a nostalgic experience through popular and favorable throwback music and dances during that time. This event is opened to the public. However, partygoers must pay the entrance fee at the door via CASH ONLY! CashApp, Venmo, Apple Pay or other electronic payments are not accepted for this event.

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