Freddie Gibbs at Entry
Saturday, January 28, 2012 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
7th Street Entry • 8:00pm • 18+ • $15 adv | $15 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Dec 22
Freddie Gibbs
From Gary, Indiana
First Twin Cities show since since January 16, 2011 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since April 19, 2010
From last.fm:
Freddie Tipton (born January 28, 1982 in Gary, Indiana), better known as Freddie Gibbs, is an American rapper best known for being one of XXL Magazine's ten Freshmen of 2010. He was previously signed to Interscope Records before being let go from his deal without an official record being released. He has released five mixtapes since his first in 2005 including Live From Gary, Indiana, Big Bizness, The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs, midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik and Str8 Killa No Filla. The Str8 Killa EP was released 3rd August. Read more about Freddie Gibbs on Last.fm.
Muja Messiah
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 22, 2012 • First show supporting a touring headliner since August 24, 2011 • 43rd show on MN Live's calendar since June 22, 2006
From last.fm:
A rapper out of Minneapolis, he has been described as lyrically abrasive. From his myspace, "Self-described as lyrically "abrasive," Minnesota native Muja Messiah has verbally accosted his way into the national spotlight. "Since forever" is how long he dates his rapping career, but it wasn't until recently by way of his underground hit "Patriot Act" that Muja Messiah earned national notoriety. "The song's brazen critique of President Bush and American foreign and domestic policies — "I'm supposed to be threatened by al Qaeda when I was always afraid of America first... Read more about Muja Messiah on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Jan 12
DJ Espada
From Minneapolis
First show since since July 17, 2011 • First Entry show since June 17, 2011 • Sixth show on MN Live's calendar since February 14, 2009