BINARY STAR at Triple Rock
Friday, January 11, 2008 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
Triple Rock Social Club • 9:00pm • 21+ • $12
Added to calendar on May 26
BINARY STAR
ONE BE LO
From Michigan
First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
OneBeLo has performed around the world as a solo artist and a member of the legendary rap duo Binary Star, but his travels throughout different mindsets and communities have made even more of an impact. Throughout his life, Lo has also assumed the roles of star athlete, convicted felon, Christian, Muslim, and Egyptian resident—and all of these things are reflected in his music. “When I talk about religion, sports, winning, losing, struggle, pain, prison, poverty, crime, women—these are the ingredients of OneBeLo, because those are my personalexperiences,” he explains. Read more about One Be Lo on Last.fm.
MUJA MESSIAH
From Minneapolis
First show since since September 16, 2007 • First Triple Rock show • First show supporting a touring headliner since March 20, 2007 • Fourth 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.
ERNIE RHODES
First Twin Cities show since since December 7, 2007 • First Triple Rock show • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 29, 2006
TOKI WRIGHT
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 31, 2007 • First Triple Rock show since June 10, 2007 • First show supporting a touring headliner since July 19, 2007 • Seventh show on MN Live's calendar since January 5, 2007
From last.fm:
Raised in a Buddhist household, immersing himself in Black history, world culture, and community work, Toki Wright's awareness of the diverse world we live in is translated through his content driven music. He has taken paths that run the gamut from a non-profit youth organization in North Minneapolis to work with war-affected children in Northern Uganda. As an artist, Wright's travels have taken him throughout the United States and Canada as support and hypeman for Brother Ali. Other performance credits include Soundset, Coachella, CMJ, Bumbershoot , Paid Dues, Scribble Jam, and SXSW. Read more about Toki Wright on Last.fm.
Carnage
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 16, 2007 • First Triple Rock show since August 3, 2007 • First show supporting a touring headliner since January 19, 2007 • 11th show on MN Live's calendar since March 27, 2005
From last.fm:
A multi-task expert by nature, Terrell Woods A.K.A Carnage The Executioner is widely recognized for his mind-numbing lyrical dexterity, abnormal freestyling ability, boundless energy on both stage & songs, and uncanny knack to compose musical symphonies with his mouth through human beat boxing. Years of performing locally & touring nationally, as well as collaborating with countless musicians from all genres has contributed to Carnage's constant progression. Read more on Last.fm
Prof and Rahzwell
From Minneapolis
First show since since November 30, 2007 • First Triple Rock show • First show supporting a touring headliner since July 19, 2007 • 13th show on MN Live's calendar since November 10, 2005