The 6th Annual TC Hip Hop Awards at First Ave
Friday, January 20, 2012 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 8:00pm • 18+ • $10 adv | $12 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Dec 19
TC Hip Hop Awards
Only Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
Chris Styles
Only Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
Mod Sun
From Bloomington, Minnesota
First show since since November 9, 2011 • First Mainroom show • Third show on MN Live's calendar since July 24, 2010
From last.fm:
Check out: http://modsun.bandcamp.com http://modsunmusic.com MOVEMENT ON DREAMS. STAND UNDER NONE. "I think the suns comin' out", says 22 year old Derek Smith. He is positive his positivity will bring him something positive. "The two things I base my life around and continue to stay passionate about are music and "the secret". I know that thinking about what you want will bring you.....what you want. I know what I want and I know i'm going to get what I want. Read more about Mod Sun on Last.fm.
Mac Irv
From Minneapolis
First show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
North side Minneapolis born and bred Mac Irv gained a love for all music at an early age which stemmed from living next door to Fred Steele of the gospel music legends the "Steele Family" and directly across the street from musician Cornbread Harris, father of the legendary Jimmy Jam. Also inspired by "The artist Formerly known as Prince" a legendary musician who comes from the exact neighborhood where Mac Irv grew up with his extraordinary singing, song writing, and performing ability. Read more on Last.fm
Nakia Marie
Culture Cry Wolf
From Minneapolis
First show since since November 5, 2011 • First Mainroom show • First show supporting a touring headliner since June 23, 2011 • 19th show on MN Live's calendar since February 27, 2010
From last.fm:
Band Members: Botzy - Emcee Mike Daly - Vocals/Guitar Daniel De la Torre - Trumpet/Guitar Druby Soho - Bass Frankie Blydenburgh - Drums Jaime Pelaez - Auxiliary Percussion Minneapolis based Culture Cry Wolf have steadily built a following with their eclectic and infectious live show. While most live-band hip-hop acts center on funk or jazz as their sonic roots, Culture Cry Wolf are all over the map, pulling in everything from cumbia to doo-wop to ska and punk. Read more about Culture Cry Wolf on Last.fm.
Mike Dreams
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since June 8, 2011 • First Mainroom show • Sixth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 10, 2010
From last.fm:
Trilla
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since August 11, 2011 • First Mainroom show
From last.fm:
Trilla is the name of more than one artist: 1) A grime/bassline MC from Birmingham, UK. He is currently a member of Birmingham's Grime Squad. Trilla is known for combining a laid back flow with upbeat riddims. 2) a Catalan folk group 3) A new hip-hop/rap producer & artist from Denver, Co. Giving you new hiphop instrumentals and fresh styles inspired from DJ Screw all the way to Nas. Trilla on Last.fm.
The Lioness
From Minneapolis
First show since since September 30, 2011 • First Mainroom show • First show supporting a touring headliner since April 22, 2011 • 20th show on MN Live's calendar since October 19, 2007
From last.fm:
The Lioness is a hip-hop artist from Minneapolis, MN. She has released two albums--Growing Pains in 2016 and Greater Vision in 2018. Read more on Last.fm
Mike the Martyr
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 9, 2011 • First Mainroom show since September 17, 2011 • First show supporting a touring headliner since January 17, 2011 • 10th show on MN Live's calendar since May 6, 2009
Buddah Bless
Obf Troopz
Xavier Marquis
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 27, 2011 • First Mainroom show • First show supporting a touring headliner • Fifth show on MN Live's calendar since January 27, 2009
From last.fm:
Xavier Marquis (pronounced Zay-vee-air Mar-key), was born in Minneapolis, MN. Xavier’s knack for music and rhythm was evident at a young age. At the age of 9, Xavier started writing his first rhymes. In the 5th grade, at age 10, Xavier formed his first rap group that went by the name “The Little XDL” with his cousin Dom Davis aka Dearling Physique. At age 16, he purchased his first keyboard. It was that keyboard that helped Xavier hone his production skills. Read more about Xavier Marquis on Last.fm.