SoundChronicle - Rap / Hip Hop

Die Antwoord Plotted out North American Tour This Fall

Mon, 04 Jul 2016 03:04:34 -0400

South African alternative hip hop group Die Antwoord heralded dates of their North American fall 2016 tour. The trek called "Mount Ninji and Da Nice Time Kid Tour" kicks off September 21 by concert in San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, comprises 24 dates, and wraps up October 27 by performance in Birmingham's Iron City. Outfit makes stops in Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Chicago, IL, Toronto, ON, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, and in some other markets. Die Antwoord also makes appearances at "Lollapalooza" in Chicago (7/31), and at "Voodoo Music + Arts Experience" festival (10/28-10/30) in New Orleans. Group's mixtape "Suck on This" was released this May as a free download. New Die Antwoord's album "We Have Candy" is expected to arrive later this year. Group consists of rappers Ninja, Yolandi Visser, and DJ Hi-Tek (Justin de Nobrega).

Chance the Rapper Heralded Fall 2016 Concert Plans

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 03:58:04 -0400

Chicago-based hip hop artist Chance the Rapper announced fall 2016 tour dates. North American leg of artist's Magnificient Coloring World Tour kicks off September 15 by show in San Diego's Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre and wraps up October 21 by performance in San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Concert itinerary comprises 17 dates, and lists such cities as Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Denver, CO, Toronto, ON, Boston, MA, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, and others. In August and September Chance the Rapper will also make appearances at several festivals including "Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival" in San Francisco, CA (8/7), and "Summer Set Music & Camping Festival" in Somerset, WI (8/12). "Coloring Book", third official artist's mixtape, was released in May, and peaks number 8 in US Billboard 200 chart. In November Chance the Rapper visits Europe, giving concerts in Berlin, London, Manchester, Copenhagen, and Paris.

Twiztid Heralded Fall 2016 Tour

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 01:17:34 -0400

Hip hop duo Twiztid, consisting of Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric, announced North American concert tour in fall 2016. The trek kicks off September 28 by show in Minneapolis' The Cabooze, and includes 30 dates up to the end of October. Special guests for these performances are Mac Lethal, Zodiac Mprint, Lex The Hex Master, Menace 2 Sobriety, and Godz of Kaos. Duo will visit Kansas City, MO, Denver, CO (2-day stay), Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Houston, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Cleveland, OH, and many other cities. Twiztid's 2003 album "The Green Book" will be rereleased this August.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Prepared 2016 U.S. Tour

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 03:01:04 -0400

Hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis plotted out early 2016 U.S. tour. The trek dubbed "An Evening With Macklemore & Ryan Lewis" kicks off January 9 by show in Phoenix's Comerica Theatre, currently lists 19 stops, and wraps up February 5 by concert in Milwaukee's Eagles Ballroom. Duo will perform in Austin, TX, Houston, TX, Orlando, FL, Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, Detroit, MI, and in some other places. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis released their debut studio album "The Heist" in 2012, and in 2014 guys won four Grammy awards. In January 2015 duo unveiled in Twitter that their second album will surface later this year. In August Macklemore & Ryan Lewis released new song "Downtown" as a single of upcoming album. Video of the song is available on Youtube.

Mac Miller Added More Dates to 2015 Tour

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 03:48:24 -0400

Rapper Mac Miller recently expanded his North American 2015 tour in support of new album. As of today musician's concert itinerary consists of about 50 dates and spans to late December. Miller will perform in Detroit, MI, Nashville, TN, Memphis, Vancouver, BC, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, San Diego, CA, Houston, TX, and in many other cities. Mac will also make appearances at Freaky Deaky festival in Bridgeview, IL (11/1), and at "Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival" in Los Angeles, CA (11/14). Miller's new studio album "GO:OD AM" was released in September via Warner Bros. Records, and peaked number 4 in Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned singles "100 Grandkids", "Break the Law", and "Clubhouse".

TobyMac Announces Hits Deep Tour 2016

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 03:33:27 -0400

Christian rapper TobyMac announced 2016 tour dates. The trek features Britt Nicole, Building 429, Colton Dixon, Capital Kings, Finding Favour and Hollyn. Hits Deep Tour 2016 begins February 18 by performance Baton Rouge's River Center Arena, and ends up April 10 by show in Moline's iWireless Center. TobyMac and company will give concerts in Oklahoma City, OK, Phoenix, AZ, San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Denver, CO, San Antonio, TX, and in many other markets. Included below artist's concert itinerary lists also his current fall 2015 tour dates. TobyMac's latest studio album "This Is Not a Test" was released last August and debuted number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned singles "Beyond Me", and "Feel It".

ASAP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator Rolled out Co-Headlining September 2015 Run

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 23:06:02 -0400

Rappers ASAP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator announced joint tour in September/October 2015. Their current concert itinerary consists of nine shows, but more dates may be added later as organizers said. Among other cities rappers will perform in New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX, and Dallas, TX. Latest ASAP Rocky's studio album "At. Long. Last. ASAP" hit stores this June, and spawned singles "Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2 (LPFJ2)", "Everyday", and "L$D". Tyler, The Creator released his third studio work "Cherry Bomb" in April. ASAP Rocky will also make appearances at "One Music Fest" in Atlanta (9/12), and in "Austin City Limits Music Festival" (10/3, 10/10).

Drake Heralded Short North American Summer 2015 Tour

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 04:48:23 -0400

Canadian rapper Drake announced summer North American headlining dates. The Jungle tour kicks off May 24 by show in Houston's Toyota Center, lists 6 dates and wraps up June 5 by appearance at New York's Governors Ball Music Festival. Rapper Future announced as support for these concerts. After this short run Drake already has planned some European performances (details are below). In February Drake released his fourth mixtape album "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" which debuted number one in Billboard 200 chart.

KXNG Crooked and Rittz Co-Headlining 2015 Tour Heralded

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 22:09:15 -0500

Rapers KXNG Crooked and Rittz rolled out dates of spring 2015 U.S. joint tour. The trek called "South-West Kings Tour" kicks off March 29 with show in Charlotte's Neighborhood Theatre, and wraps up May 30 by performance in Lakeworth's Propaganda. Tour schedule consits of 45 dates including stops in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, Denver, CO, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, and in many other places. J Hornay and Horseshoe Gang are announced as special guests on selected dates.

Talib Kweli and Immortal Technique Announced Co-Headlining 2015 Tour

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 02:36:12 -0500

Hip hop artists Talib Kweli and Immortal Technique unveiled dates of co-headling tour accross U.S. for spring 2015. The trek kicks off March 8 by show in Chicago's METRO, and wraps up April 17 with performance in Pawtucket's The Met. Concert schedule lists 24 dates with stops in Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, San Francisco, CA, Dallas, TX Houston, TX, New Orleans, LA, Miami, FL, Atlanta, GA, Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, and in some smaller cities. Artists NIKO IS, CF, Hasan Salaam are announced as support. Talib Kweli is backing his upcoming album "Radio Silence". Immortal Technique is touring in support of his fourth studio work "The Middle Passage" which is due later this year.

J. Cole Announced 2015 Tour

Sat, 14 Feb 2015 21:36:26 -0500

Rapper J. Cole announced first bunch of dates for his North American 2015 tour. The trek dubbed "Forest Hills Drive Tour" starts March 2 with show in Eugene's McDonald Theatre. Current concert schedule lists 19 dates with stops in Salt Lake City, UT, Tucson, AZ, Springfield, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, San Antonio, TX, New Orleans, LA, Columbus, OH, Nashville, TN, and in other markets. J. Cole promised to add more dates later. Bas, Cozz and Omen announced as support for these shows. J. Cole is touring in support of his new studio album "2014 Forest Hills Drive" released in December. The album spawned singles "Apparently", and "G.O.M.D.".

Drake & Lil Wayne 2014 Tour is About to Begin

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 03:06:39 -0400

Hip Hop stars Drake and Lil Wayne are about to launch joint tour accross U.S. this summer. The trek kicks off August 8 by concert in Darien Center (NY), lists 30 shows, and wraps up September 27 by performance in The Woodlands (TX). During the jaunt two rappers will visit Cincinnati (OH), Clarkston (MI), Queens (NY), Virginia Beach (VA), Atlanta (GA), Austin (TX), Dallas (TX), Irvine (CA), Los Angeles (CA), Phoenix (AZ), and some other markets. Drake' latest studio album "Nothing Was the Same" was released in September 2013, debuted number one on Billboard 200 chart, and spawned six successful singles including "Started from the Bottom", and "Hold On, We're Going Home". Lil Wayne is going to release new album "Tha Carter V" later this year.