Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Digable Planets

Digable Planets burst onto the music scene in 1993 with their Grammy-winning single, “Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat).” Made up of Ishmael “Butterfly” Butler, Craig “Doodlebug” Irving, and Mary Ann “Ladybug Mecca” Vieira, the pioneering trio carved out a uniquely appealing style of jazz-informed hip hop that catapulted their first single to the 15th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.  Shortly after, Digable Planets followed up with their debut album, Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time And Space), an ambitious offering that Pitchfork praised as “a world within a world, complete with its own language and monuments.” Melding jazz samples, and complex rhymes that touched on everything from the nuances of city life (“Where I’m From”) to abortion rights (“La Femme Fetal”), Reachin’ was a rich and vibrant artistic statement as well as a huge commercial success (RIAA certified gold). The group celebrated the 30th anniversary of Reachin’ in 2023.  Digable Planets quickly followed up in 1994 with Blowout Comb, a bold and colorful meditation on Black liberation. While the album did not initially attain the immediate commercial successes of Reachin’, the 13-track sophomore opus has gone on to age beautifully, influencing future generations of hip hop heads, young jazz musicians, and Afrofuturists. In celebration of the three decades passed since the release of the landmark second album, Digable Planets, once again, takes their full five-piece band on the road for the Blowout Comb 30th Anniversary Tour, now touching North American cities from coast to coast. “Together, we’re able to take all of the music, which is, you know, a bunch of disparate samples from here and there, and really represent that era of music in an updated way with one foot in the past, but another foot firmly with a sneaker on sprinting into the future with a lot of new sounds and a lot of new concepts,” said Digable Planets founder Butterfly.

G. Love & Special Sauce

VIP Ticket Includes: An ALL REQUEST storyteller acoustic performance by G. Love Q&A session with G. Love Photo with G. Love VIP Laminate Exclusive VIP Poster Early access to the merch booth One (1) General Admission ticket to the performance G. Love & Special Sauce is an American Hip-Hop Blues band known for its unique fusion of hip-hop, blues, funk, and soul. Formed in 1993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the band originally featured Garrett Dutton, aka G. Love, as the lead vocalist and guitarist, Jeffrey Clemens on drums, and Jim Prescott on bass. The trio quickly gained attention for their laid-back, groovy style and G. Love’s unique vocal delivery, blending rap-like spoken word with bluesy singing. Their debut self-titled album, G. Love & Special Sauce, was released in 1994 on Epic Records and included the hit single “Cold Beverage,” which became popular on alternative radio stations and MTV, solidifying their presence in the music scene. The band’s style has been described as a mix of “slacker blues” and “alternative hip-hop,” as they frequently incorporate elements of 90s hip-hop beats with classic blues rhythms. Over the years, G. Love & Special Sauce has released numerous albums, including Coast to Coast Motel (1995), Yeah, It’s That Easy (1997), The Electric Mile (2001) and the GRAMMY nominated The Juice (2020). Their sound evolved to include more soul, R&B, and rock influences, though they retained their laid-back vibe and clever lyrical play. Their 2014 album Sugar saw a reunion of the original lineup after several years, and they continued to tour and produce music with a loyal fan base. Known for their energetic live performances, G. Love & Special Sauce has played at festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. Garrett Dutton also frequently collaborates with other artists, including Jack Johnson, with whom he shares a similar vibe, and has released solo projects that dive deeper into his blues influences. G. Love & Special Sauce remains a beloved name in the music scene, blending genres in a way that feels fresh and authentic.

Akeem Ali

VIP PACKAGES INCLUDE:  ONE (1) GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET INCLUDED Invitation to Pre-show Meet & Greet Experience with Akeem Ali Photo and Autograph Opportunity One (1) Collector’s Item Early Entry into Venue   Boasting himself as “The Greatest Rapper Alive” Akeem Ali’s reputation often precedes him with his artistry and heavy metaphor based lines. Coming in with the third installment of his “Texture Tape” series Akeemblends the comparison of clothing textures with the sounds of sultry production and witty lyricism creating the perfect synesthesia. His style has evolved from a backpack rapper and singer, to a 70s exploitation maestro, and to what now is a perfect mixture of both. His continuous growth and style rebranding sets him apart from many and puts him in the rankings to be a household name and generational talent. 

Orgy Of The Dead 2

THIS PERFORMANCE IS AGES 18+ Musical Acts: SmokeBreak / Dead Poets / Glow in The Dark  Burlesque Acts: Laz TheImpaler / Tina Mazing / Vinyl The Clown / Battie Babe / Redd Royal

CONCRETE BOYS

Concrete Boys is a hip-hop collective founded by Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty in 2020, known for blending energetic trap flows with melodic, crew-driven chemistry. The group features Draft Day, Camo!, Dc2Trill, Honest, and Rio Amor as their DJ, each bringing a distinct voice and style to their collaborative sound. Their new album ‘It’s Us Vol. 2’ marks the next chapter in their rising presence in hip-hop.

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