The Culture Series: La State of Mind at Entry

Sunday, January 22, 2012 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here

7th Street Entry • 8:00pm • 18+ • $10 adv | $10 door

More info at first-avenue.com

Added to calendar on Jan 5

I Self Devine

From Minneapolis

First show since since December 5, 2011 • 30th show on MN Live's calendar since April 24, 2005

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From last.fm:

Born in 1972 in Los Angeles, California, I Self Devine exists as a testament of survival. Raised in the brutal streets during the gang and government funded crack epidemic, he strived for understanding and deeper meaning to life's movement. His father, once a member of the Solidad Brothers, taught and exposed him to the underbelly of society. In 1980, when I Self was only eight years old, his dad left him and his mother on Christmas day. Read more about I Self Devine on Last.fm.

Brother Ali

From Minneapolis

First show since since December 4, 2011 • 20th show on MN Live's calendar since June 2, 2005

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From last.fm:

Originally born into hip-hop through break dancing, Brother Ali has been one with the mic since he first heard Miilkbone on record. A student of Hip-Hop's golden age, Ali's music ranges from purpose to passionate, yet always soulful and true to the boastful heritage of hip hop culture. An emcee, producer, host and overall party-starter, Brother Ali's talents are a well-defined addition to the Rhymesayers family. Read more about Brother Ali on Last.fm.

Muja Messiah

From Minneapolis

First show since since December 17, 2011 • First Entry show since August 24, 2011 • 42nd show on MN Live's calendar since June 22, 2006

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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.