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RED EYE TOUR HOMECOMING FEAT. RP HOOKS W/DJ SNUGGLES ("DEEP IN THE WOODS" ALBUM RELEASE) + MUJA MESSIAH + DJ KEEZY
$8 IN ADVANCE/$10 AT THE DOOR
10:30PM DOORS/11PM SHOWTIME
21+
HOSTED BY P-MURDA
RP HOOKS:
As a solo artist or as the front man of explosive MC/producer duo TTxBC, RP Hooks (formerly known as Truth Be Told) has played everywhere from Soundset to SXSW. Hes shared bills with DMX, Grieves & Budo, Action Bronson, Chiddy Bang, P.O.S, and Schoolboy Q, and has recorded songs with Planet Asia, Phil da Agony, Toki Wright, Abstract Rude, Smoke DZA and BJ the Chicago Kid. If that list of names isnt impressive enough, just listen to the music: equal parts Twin Cities smirk and Chicago attitude, Hooks confident, unpredictable flow, uniquely twisted worldview, and ever-present sense of humor combine to create a style unlike anything in either scene.
His most recent project, All Black Jesus, was released July 23, 2013. All Black Jesus is RP Hooks sharing a lot of his hopes, dreams, and aspirations as it is all layed out on the title track of the album when he states in a chopped-and-screwed fashion If I die today, Im gonna come back a rich mufucka over a beat with reverberating 808 kicks and spaced out synths. On the soulful and sparse 88 & Beyond, RP Hooks come unhinged, spewing in a smooth and comfortable fashion about the passing of his brother, and stating many a rumination on where he seeks to take his art. That mission statement is also echoed on the smooth synths and trap hi-hats of lead single 21 Grams featuring P.O.S.
This album is full of experiments and chances. 2% Muck provides his signature soundscape on Mike Tyson while RP Hooks provides the equivalent of a modern day banger. On the Noam The Drummer-produced Levels (not to be confused with the A$AP Rocky tune of the same name) Hooks manages to talk about taking his art to new heights and hoping that all the while, we all join him for the ride. Elsewhere on this disc, you have We Made It and Trapped which contain well programmed synth melodies that seek to take us to space along with RP Hooks, and it all gets driven home on the song UFO which features Lizzo of The Chalice providing a smooth, syrupy vocal backdrop against some vibraphonic sounding bells, while RP Hooks waxes poetic to close the album, and perhaps it is most telling of his real life situation of where hes at in life and hoping for a better life overall.
At the end of the day, All Black Jesus bares who RPHooks is; a hopeful, pragmatic and honest persona that is seeking to find better in the world hes in. Maybe RP Hooks hasnt found that in earth and his experiences, and all the while you would think that based on the soundscapes and the lyrics, RP Hooks hasnt found what hes looking for yet, but you can rest assure that after you hear All Black Jesus, he is getting closer to where he wants to be, as an artist and as a person who charts his own destiny.
DJ SNUGGLES:
Snuggles is one of the best beatboxers in the world. He is a world-class artist and vocal percussionist known for explosive sounds & extravagant performances. DJ Snuggles is "battle tested" as a competitor, sought-after as a collaborator, and successful as an internationally touring live performer. He's won several national beatbox competitions, 1 international battle, & has toured the United States and Europe as Brother Ali's tour DJ.
MUJA MESSIAH:
Muja Messiah is a fixture. Where the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are known for their transience, for being progressive mirages in the frozen tundra that is the upper Midwest, the rapper is resolute, unflinching, unblinking. An illustrious career as a writer and performer has solidified Muja as one of the greatest and most revered artists of it's storied rap scene.
DJ KEEZY:
Influenced by the music she grew up with,especially female artists. Loves bringing people together by creating a high energy atmosphere with dope remixes and throwback jams!
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LocationIcehouse (View)
2528 Nicollet Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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