Hip Hop Takes Action at Varsity
Sunday, August 8, 2010 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
Varsity Theater • 4:00pm • All Ages • $8
Added to calendar on Aug 3
Brother Ali
From Minneapolis
First show since since February 9, 2010 • First Varsity show • 13th show on MN Live's calendar since June 2, 2005
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.
St. Paul Slim
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since July 28, 2010 • First Varsity show since March 28, 2008 • 16th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 1, 2008
From last.fm:
Methodically quiet and seriously serious, St. Paul Slim prefers to sit back and observe, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Don’t write him off as shy or docile, though, because for as somber as Slim can be, he can be equally boisterous and rowdy. He’ll get in your face to deliver the harsh reality of everyday life in the inner city. Born in Chicago and raised in St. Paul, Slim’s hard past is the creative fuel powering his career. If he raps about a gun, it’s because he’s carried one. If he rhymes about gang violence, it’s because he’s witnessed it. Read more about St. Paul Slim on Last.fm.
Desdemona
First Twin Cities show since since December 26, 2009 • First Varsity show • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since December 16, 2007
Ecid
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since June 18, 2010 • First Varsity show • 16th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 9, 2007
From last.fm:
Ecid is a kamikaze visionary: an artist with an all or nothing approach to every aspect of his art and life. Ambitious almost to a fault with an “us against them” DIY mentality, Ecid has self-booked, self released, and self-made his own movement. Ecid doesn’t try to sell you on any one way of life, he only sells you on the idea that you can live however you want. A Minneapolis native and a participant in the Twin Cities hip hop scene since 2003. Read more about ECID on Last.fm.
Unknown Prophets
From Minneapolis
First show since since July 16, 2010 • First Varsity show • 19th show on MN Live's calendar since September 14, 2005
From last.fm:
Big Jess and MaD SoN both are graduates of Edison High School, where they met and began playing music together. After high school, the duo played at the Bon Appetit in Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They became the Unknown Prophets in 1997 with the release of "The Prophecy", adding DJ Willy Lose in 1998. In 2000, the Unknown Prophets released their first album, "World Premier". This album put the Prophets on the map, featuring local artists Slug, DJ Abilities, and Brother Ali. After "World Premier", the group, along with other artists from N. Read more about Unknown Prophets on Last.fm.
Abstract Pack
First Twin Cities show since since May 6, 2009 • First Varsity show • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since November 7, 2008