Soundset 2012 VIP Tickets are SOLD OUT! General Admission still available.

Rhymesayers — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:12:00 -0500

It's official - VIP tickets for Soundset 2012 are SOLD OUT!

You can still buy General Admission tickets at Fifth Element on 2411 Hennepin Ave. S. in Uptown Minneapolis or Online via Ticketweb. No Fees when you pay with cash or $5 minimum credit card purchase at Fifth Element.

Ticket Prices go up on Monday, May 21st so buy now to save some $$$!

It all goes down on Sunday, May 27th at Canterbury Park with Atmosphere, Lupe Fiasco, Ghostface Killah & Raekwon, Kendrick Lamar, Aesop Rock with Rob Sonic & Dj Big Wiz, P.O.S, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Grieves & Budo, Danny Brown, Big K.R.I.T, Evidence, Prof with DJ Fundo, Action Bronson, DJ Premier, I Self Devine, Astronautalis, Bambu, J-Zone , Medusa, Chief Kamachi, Grynch, Chuuwee, Paten Locke and Willie Evans Jr. are DUMBTRON, Villa Rosa , The Tr...

Grieves & Budo's West Coast Tour begins in two weeks!

Rhymesayers — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:32:00 -0500

Grieves & Budo and friend Sol hit the road in California and Oregon in only two weeks from today! They're sure to bring a live show to a venue near you on this tour, get your tickets today!

Til The Casket Drops Tour:

05.30 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Troubadour: Buy Tickets
05.31 - San Diego, CA @ Porters Pub: Buy Tickets
06.01 - Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room: Buy Tickets
06.02 - San Francisco, CA @ Slims: Buy Tickets
06.04 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater: Buy Tickets

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Aesop Rock goes in-depth with Pitchfork

Rhymesayers — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:21:00 -0500

Pitchfork just released a new interview with the one and only Aesop Rock. Within the interview, he discusses the path to making his upcoming album Skelethon, collaboration, production, and how personal loss and experiences shaped the new project. Peep an excerpt below and head to Pitchfork for more.

Pitchfork: Five years is the longest time you've taken between LPs-- was there a conscious decision to take a break after None Shall Pass, or was the creation of Skelethon a particularly difficult process?

Aesop Rock: The time between solo albums can be attributed to many things. Musically, I was trying stuff I hadn't done before: [producing the Slug/Murs album] Felt 3, Hail Mary Mallon, Dirty Ghosts, [Kimya Dawson collaboration] the Uncluded, etc. During all of this I was writing and re-writi...

Atmosphere playing Rock The Bells in California on August 18th and 25th!

Rhymesayers — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:14:00 -0500

Joined by Kid Cudi, Nas, Lupe Fiasco, Immortal Technique, Deltron 3030, E-40 & Too Short, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Missy Elliott & Timabland and MORE, Atmosphere will be playing at the California shows on the Rock The Bells festival tour this summer.

08.18 - San Bernardino, CA @ NOS Events Center
08.25 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater

Pre-sale tickets available Fri., May 18th , General on-sale on Sat., May 19th: RockTheBells.net

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Brother Ali and Grieves & Budo continue their European Tour

Rhymesayers — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:08:00 -0500

Brother Ali and Special Guests Grieves & Budo pick their tour back up tonight with a show at Amsterdam's Melkweg. When the Rhymesayers European Tour played this venue in November 2011, it sold out way in advance. Buy your tickets now so you don't miss the show tonight!

15.05.12 - Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg: Buy Tickets
16.05.12 - Paris, FR @ Le Divan Du Monde: Buy Tickets
17.05.12 - Berlin, DE @ Festsaal Kreuzberg: Buy Tickets
18.05.12 - Munich, DE @ Hansa 39: Buy Tickets
19.05.12 - Antwerp, BE @ TRIX zaal: Buy Tickets
21.05.12 - Copenhagen, DK @ Lille Vega: Buy Tickets
22.05.12 - Stockholm, SE @ Fasching: Buy Tickets
23.05.12 - Oslo, NO @ Blå: Buy Tickets
24.05.12 - Bergen, NO @ Garage: Buy Tickets

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Check out some incredible live shots from the UK shows below:

Brother Ali: B...

Buy your tickets today to see Aesop Rock on tour this summer!

Rhymesayers — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:55:00 -0500

Tickets are on sale today for Aesop Rock's upcoming tour joined by Rob Sonic, DJ Big Wiz, Dark Time Sunshine, and Edison! Please note the on-sale times for the show nearest you!

05.27- Shakopee, MN - Soundset Festival | Buy Tickets
07.13 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre | Buy Tickets
07.15 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore | Buy Tickets
07.19 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom | Buy Tickets
07.20 - Vancouver, British Columbia @ Venue | Buy Tickets
07.21 - Seattle, WA @ Seattle Block Party | Buy Tickets
07.23 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue | Buy Tickets
07.24 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall | Buy Tickets
07.27 - Madison, WI @ Barrymore Theatre | Buy Tickets
07.28 - Chicago, IL @ Metro | Buy Tickets
07.30 - Toronto, Ontario @ Mod Club | Buy Tickets
07.31 - Montreal, Quebec @...

Brother Ali and Grieves & Budo in Brighton UK tonight is canceled

Rhymesayers — Sun, 13 May 2012 10:49:00 -0500

Brother Ali and Grieves & Budo have canceled tonight's show in Brighton, UK. Please see a message from Brother Ali below.

I've always loved Brighton and was really excited for the show tonight. After fighting bronchitis for the past few shows, a doctor convinced me to spend tonight healing. I'm terribly sorry to miss tonight's performance and hope I'm able to return soon. Peace and Love, Ali.

Click here to see the remaining European Tour Dates

Who's playing Soundset 2012?

Rhymesayers — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:51:00 -0500

Do you know who's playing Soundset 2012? Check out the new video below and get your tickets TODAY!

Buy Online via TicketWeb or at Fifth Element . General Admission: $4 , VIP Tickets : $90

Lineup : Atmosphere, Lupe Fiasco, Ghostface Killah & Raekwon, Kendrick Lamar, Aesop Rock with Rob Sonic & Dj Big Wiz, P.O.S, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Grieves & Budo, Danny Brown, Big K.R.I.T, Evidence, Prof with DJ Fundo, Action Bronson, DJ Premier, I Self Devine, Astronautalis, Bambu, J-Zone , Medusa, Chief Kamachi, Grynch, Chuuwee, Paten Locke and Willie Evans Jr. are DUMBTRON, Villa Rosa , The Tribe & Big Cats, Audio Perm, Long Doe , Auddio Draggon , Tomorrow Genius, BdotCroc, DJ Stage One, DJ Kool AKIEM, LAST WORD, Kid Cut Up, Superbrush427, DIVINCI , Los Boogie. Hosted by Brother Ali, MaLLY, and J ...

Tickets on sale today for Aesop Rock on tour this summer!

Rhymesayers — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:26:00 -0500

Tickets are on sale today for Aesop Rock's upcoming tour joined by Rob Sonic, DJ Big Wiz, Dark Time Sunshine, and Edison! Please note the on-sale times for the show nearest you!

Brother Ali and Grieves & Budo's shows in Manchester and Brighton, UK are SOLD OUT

Rhymesayers — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:24:00 -0500

Brother Ali performing for a Sold Out crowd in London, May 10th, 2012. Photo by Daniel Yang

After a completely Sold Out show in London last night , we just got word that Brother Ali and Grieves & Budo have Sold Out tonight's show in Manchester as well as Sunday's show in Brighton, UK. There are very few remaining tickets for Bristol's show on Saturday, so get yours while you still can! Tickets for the rest of the European shows are moving just as quickly - don't miss out on this incredible lineup near you this month!

11.05.12 - Manchester, UK @ The Roadhouse: SOLD OUT!
12.05.12 - Bristol, UK @ The Thekla: Buy Tickets
13.05.12 - Brighton, UK @ Green Door Store: SOLD OUT!
15.05.12 - Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg: Buy Tickets
16.05.12 - Paris, FR @ Le Divan Du Monde: Buy Tickets
17.05.12 - Berlin...

I Self Devine explains The Sound Of Low Class Amerika track by track

Rhymesayers — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:46:00 -0500

Our friends at City Pages recently shot this video where I Self Devine breaks down his brand new album, The Sound Of Low Class Amerika. You can buy it now from Fifth Element, iTunes, Amazon, or your favorite local music retailer. Read More, check out the video below!

On Twitter? Use #TheSoundOfLowClassAmerika hashtag to join the conversation about the new album.

Brother Ali and Grieves & Budo playing in the UK this week!

Rhymesayers — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:35:00 -0500

Brother Ali, Grieves & Budo and Get's Cryphy's Plain Ole Bill kick off their European tour tonight in London, UK. This will be the artist's first return to the UK since the sold out Rhymesayers Tour last November! There are still some tickets available for the UK, so we highly suggest you do not wait.

10.05.12 - London, UK @ XOYO: Buy Tickets
11.05.12 - Manchester, UK @ The Roadhouse: Buy Tickets
12.05.12 - Bristol, UK @ The Thekla: Buy Tickets
13.05.12 - Brighton, UK @ Green Door Store: Buy Tickets

Click here to see more European Tour Dates

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Aesop Rock announces Summer 2012 Tour Dates

Rhymesayers — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:33:00 -0500

Pitchfork just announced Aesop Rock's upcoming tour joined by Rob Sonic, DJ Big Wiz, Dark Time Sunshine, and Edison! See the dates below and stay tuned for more information.

05.27- Shakopee, MN - Soundset Festival | Buy Tickets
07.13 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
07.15 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
07.19 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
07.20 - Vancouver, British Columbia @ Venue
07.21 - Seattle, WA @ Seattle Block Party
07.23 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
07.24 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
07.27 - Madison, WI @ Barrymore Theatre
07.28 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
07.30 - Toronto, Ontario @ Mod Club
07.31 - Montreal, Quebec @ Corona Theatre
08.02 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
08.03 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
08.04 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
08.05 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Clu...

I Self Devine's new album The Sound Of Low Class Amerika is out now!

Rhymesayers — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:29:00 -0500

I Self Devine's first album since 2005, The Sound Of Low Class Amerika is now available worldwide! You can buy now from Fifth Element, iTunes, Amazon, or your favorite local music retailer.

Tonight he's celebrating at Fifth Element with an in-store performance. Please join us at 6pm! RSVP on Facebook. If you can't make it, please join us on Google+ for our first-ever live Hangout: RSE on Google+

Check out the new video for "Exist To Remain" below:

On Twitter? Use #TheSoundOfLowClassAmerika hashtag to join the conversation about the new album.

The Fader streams I Self Devine's The Shining Path mixtape, only available with Fifth Element album pre-order

Rhymesayers — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:07:00 -0500

The Fader is now streaming The Shining Path, the final release in I Self Devine's The Culture Series! Listen Now. This mixtape is only available with your pre-order of The Sound Of Low Class Amerika. Order The Sound Of Low Class Amerika Now. The album is available worldwide tomorrow!

The Sound Of Low Class Amerika will be available on CD and Vinyl tomorrow at Fifth Element. Please join us at 6pm for an in-store performance and party! RSVP on Facebook

Watch "New Shoe Smell" from The Shining Path below:

Check out the new video for "Exist To Remain" below:

On Twitter? Use #TheSoundOfLowClassAmerika hashtag to join the conversation about the new album.

I Self Devine in-store performance and official album release at Fifth Element tomorrow night!

Rhymesayers — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:02:00 -0500

Many months, mixtapes, and shows have passed, and now it's finally time to release I Self Devine's first album since 2005. The Sound Of Low Class Amerika will be available on CD and Vinyl tomorrow at Fifth Element. Please join us at 6pm for an in-store performance and party! RSVP on Facebook

Check out the new video for "Exist To Remain" below:

Order The Sound Of Low Class Amerika Now and bundle with a t-shirt to save! Comes with immediate download of The Shining Path mixtape.

On Twitter? Use #TheSoundOfLowClassAmerika hashtag to join the conversation about the new album.

Video: I Self Devine performs "Exist To Remain" Live at The Current

Rhymesayers — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:15:00 -0500

Check out this live performance of I Self Devine performing "Exist To Remain" at The Current recently, and see below to listen to more tracks and audio!

Listen to more:

Order The Sound Of Low Class Amerika Now and bundle with a t-shirt to save! Comes with immediate download of The Shining Path mixtape.

On Twitter? Use #TheSoundOfLowClassAmerika hashtag to join the conversation about the new album.

I Self Devine's album release party is tonight in Minneapolis!

Rhymesayers — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:37:00 -0500

Tonight, I Self Devine is having an album release party for The Sound Of Low Class Amerika featuring sets from I-Rule, Toki Wright, MaLLY, Audio Perm, and DJs Jimmy 2 Times and Just 9.

Advance tickets for the show are only $10. Get yours today before the show at Fifth Element , The Depot , and Electric Fetus , and Online via eTix. This is an 18+ event. RSVP now.

Pre-Order The Sound Of Low Class Amerika today from Fifth Element before the album drops next Tuesday!

Check out some live video below of I Self performing "Up Aboves" live at 7th St. Entry in March:

On Twitter? Use #TheCultureSeries and #TheSoundOfLowClassAmerika hashtag to join the conversation about the album, mixtapes, and shows.

I Self Devine - "Exist To Remain" is today's Song Of The Day on The Current!

Rhymesayers — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:25:00 -0500

Our friends over at The Current are featuring I Self Devine's latest track from The Sound Of Low Class Amerika today on their station and podcast! Head to TheCurrent.org to download "Exist To Remain" for free today!

Brother Ali recently sat down with City Pages to talk about I Self's career and influence on the Twin Cities Hip Hop Scene, read the new article on CityPages.com.

Check out the video below, and if you're in the Twin Cities we hope to see you at 7th St. Entry tonight for the album release party! Tonight's show features I Rule, MaLLY, Audio Perm, Toki Wright, and DJs Jimmy 2 Times & Just 9. Tickets are available at Fifth Element, The Depot, and eTix. RSVP on Facebook.

Pre-Order The Sound Of Low Class Amerika Now and bundle with a t-shirt to save! Comes with immediate download of ...

Tickets on sale today to see Atmosphere this summer!

Rhymesayers — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:23:00 -0500

As of today, tickets are now on sale to see Atmosphere near you! Pick up your tickets now before it's too late.

06.21 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Showboat Hotel and Casino - House Of Blues: Buy Tickets
06.22 - Portland, ME @ State Theatre: Buy Tickets
06.23 - New York NY @ Governor's Ball: Buy Tickets
06.24 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom: Buy Tickets
07.06 - Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest: Buy Tickets
07.08 - Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion Ballroom: Buy Tickets
07.10 - Little Rock, AR @ Juanita's Cantina: Buy Tickets
07.11 - Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre: Buy Tickets
07.12 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works: Buy Tickets
07.13 - Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Fest: Buy Tickets
07.14 - Mariaville, NY @ Camp Bisco: Buy Tickets
09.01 - Chicago, IL @ North Coast Festival: Buy Tickets

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