The shows in DC were amazing. The news about ICE working the TSA was not amazing. As a result I upended my travel plans and spent all day Monday at DCA. I’m exhausted.

The tour is still rolling on and if you see your city listed you should come out. I don’t want to give any spoilers but my rap set and Michelle’s comedy are perfect compliments for one another. It’s a vibe!

SHOWS

Mar 24 - New York City - Almanac of Rap Live Taping RSVP
- I’m bringing On Air Presents and Okayplayer together for a live taping of my pocdast. I”ll be sitting down with Sommer McCoy to talk her about the past, present and future of mixtapes. She runs the Mixtape Museum which is an archive project devoted to the culture of mixtapes.

Mar 27 - Egyptian Room at Old National Center w/ Michelle Buteau
Mar 28 - Cincinnati - Taft Theater w/ Michelle Buteau

Apr 3 - Brooklyn - Toast & Jams at Friends & Lovers w/ Meka TICKETS
- I haven’t done a set with Meka in a while so this one is gonna be one for the books. It’s $5 in advance and $10 at the door. If you miss the vibe of those house parties you use to hang out at this one is for you. Tell a friend and bring another one!

Apr 4 - Brooklyn - Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Apr 6 - Brookyn - Frankenstein’s Baby
Apr 9 - Toronto - Allied Music Center Massey Hall w/ Michelle Buteau
Apr 10 - Bensalem - Parx Xcite Center w/ Michelle Buteau
Apr 11 - Medford - The Chevalier Center w/ Michelle Buteau
Apr 16 - Minneapolis - Orpheum Theatre w/ Michelle Buteau
Apr 17 - Madison - The Orpheum Theater w/ Michelle Buteau
Apr 18 - Chicago - Chicago Theater w/ Michelle Buteau
Apr 24 - Kansas City - Midland Theatre w/ Michelle Buteau
Apr 25 - St. Louis - The Pageant w/ Michelle Buteau

ALMANAC OF RAP

For the latest episode of The Almanac of Rap I sat down with Shad. We’ve known each other for years and have done a few really dope songs as well. This was our first full fledged conversation and it was nice because I just got to ask him a bunch of questions about stuff i’ve always wondered. I also feel like there shold be another one where he asks me questions haha.

This is an audio episode so it’s better to check it out using a podcast streaming app but it’s on Youtube if that’s your thing.

NEWS

GOOD - Salt N Pepa, En Vogue and TLC just announced a joint tour. If you know anything about me you’d know this is as exciting as it gets. I mean TLC yes but SALT N PEPA AND EN VOGUE!?!! BRUH… i don’t usually go up for concerts like that but this one got it.

BAD - Jay Z announced two shows at Yankee Stadium to honor Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint respectively. This should be good news but apparently getting a ticket is hard and expensive. It’s pretty cool to see him back outside but

UGLY - And speaking of Jay Z, his latest Roc Nation signee LaRussell made a song that was received so poorly that he deleted all of his social media. The song was about how we are all heaven sent and he chose some of the most reprehensible people and juxtaposed them against Martin and Malcolm and got mad when people got mad.

VIDEO

Not only did Jay Z drop tour tickets but he just dropped this interview as well. I don’t remember the last interview he gave so this is kind of a big deal in hip hop media.

Looks like Issa is in her executive bag on this one and bringing it back home with a Youtube series at that. This is a game show and I only skimmed the trailer so I have no idea what the game is about but I love Issa so we supporting it.

This clip of Finesse 2 Tymes talking about how hard he had it growing up has had me in a headlock. It’s absolutely riveting and hilaroius to boot. I can almost do the whole thing verbatim.

The internet did what it does best which is turn that viral video into a really fun musical moment. I don’t have the mp3 but I need it so that I can start running it in sets unironically lol.

This shit is weird. Like freaky weird. They are jamming but this shit is weird. Rumor has it that this started as a goof when a band double booked themselves and had to think up a new identity on the fly. The first song is supposedly a cover of This is America. Regarless watch the video with your eyes closed if you need to.

ALBUM

Haven’t heard this yet but Casual is one of the best rappers rapping right now.

Havent’ heard this but Samara Cyn is the coolest.

Haven’t heard this but Terrace Martin never disappoints.

Haven’t heard this but putting it here so that I’ll remember to check it out.

SONGS

Von Pea got another album in the tuck and it’s amazing. This is the first song.

Black Milk got a new album coming and this is the first song. I’m into it.

Like got an album coming and this is the first song. I like it! No pun intended.

Blu and Exile got an album coming and I haven’t heard this song but Blu and Exile are a sure shot.

New Durand. I skimmed and I like.

New Coco Jones. I skimmed and I like.

Saw Salaam Remi talking about this remix on his IG page and it was jamming.

Nubiyan Twist and Patrice Rushen!? ABSOLUTELY

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