concerts
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In Defense of Music Festivals: They’re Sweaty, But Sometimes You Meet DJ Jazzy Jeff
Music festivals tend to feel overcrowded, clustered, too many cell phones, too many selfie sticks. Forgotten CDs and event flyers flood the sidewalks where the homeless await mercy in the form of a quarter, grace in the form of a…
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Lollapalooza Line-Up Announced, Includes The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky & Kid Cudi
Lollapalooza has announced the full line-up for its 2015 music festival, which will take place July 31 through August 2, at Chicago’s Grant Park. DJBooth-approved acts headlining on the bill include A$AP Rocky, Kid Cudi, Sam Smith andThe Weekend. Daye…
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J. Cole, Vince Staples + more Close Out The ILLMore at #BeatsSXSW
Beats By Dre closed out night three of The ILLMore at SXSW with a resounding bang. J. Cole, OG Maco, Vince Staples, Bun B, Tory Lanez and more performed for the thousands who were lucky enough to attend the annual festival…
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The Soundset 2015 Festival Line-Up Looks Pretty Amazing
Whenever a festival lineup is released, I immediately scan the list for names I recognize. No matter how many hip-hop artists they have, it’s never enough; live hip-hop is the greatest. I’m not traveling across the country to see 27 indie-hipster…
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Exclusive: Big K.R.I.T Releases “B4SXSW,” Announces SXSW Showcase
On Saturday, March 21, That-Matters, Hudson Outerwear, DJBooth.net and Multi Alumni will crash into Austin, Texas with their official showcase for SXSW 2015. The showcase will be headlined by Big K.R.I.T., who will bring along his friends Smoke DZA, Casey Veggies, Chevy Woods, Two-9, Alex Wiley, Big SANT,DeLorean, Dice Soho, Namebrand,…
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See OG Maco, Chuck Inglish, Earlly Mac & More at Zagland (During SXSW)
On Thursday, March 19, The DJBooth will be sponsoring Zagland, a 2015 music festival in Austin, Texas. Headlining the massive, eight hour showcase, which begins at 4PM and ends at midnight, are buzzmaker OG Maco, Cool Kid Chuck Inglish and Finally Famous…
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Win Tickets to See Mick Jenkins & Kirk Knight Live in New York [Booth-Exclusive Giveaway]
New York, N.Y. — On Wednesday, February 11, Windy City rhymesayer (and DJBooth Top Prospect) Mick Jenkins and NYC buzzmaker Kirk Knight are slated to rock the stage at Lower East Side venue S.O.B.s. Presented by Cinematic Music Group and Pro.Era, the evening will also feature sets by Saba (another Top…
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Kendrick Lamar & Ellie Goulding Rock the Bacardi Triangle (Recap & Interview)
This whole music journalist thing can a pretty hard life. For example, sometimes Bacardi offers to fly you to an island in Puerto Rico to document their Bacardi Triangle music festival featuring performances from Kendrick Lamar, Ellie Goulding and Calvin Harris.…
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Win Tickets to Chris Webby’s “Chemically Imbalanced” Release Show at SOBs [Booth-Exclusive Giveaway]
New York, N.Y. — On Wednesday, October 29, Connecticut rhymesayer Chris Webby will be celebrating the release of studio debut Chemically Imbalanced with a party at NYC venue SOB’s. The evening will also feature sets from special guests Jitta On…
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Win Tickets to See Joey BadA$$ Live in Florida [Booth-Exclusive Giveaway]
With the release of eagerly-anticipated major label debut B4.DA.$$ on the horizon, Brooklyn phenom Joey BadA$$ is currently traveling the U.S. on a 36-date national tour, accompanied by fellow rap buzzmakers CJ Fly, Kirk Knight, Nyck Caution and Vince Staples. We in The DJBooth have gotten our hands on a pair of…
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MajorStage Presents: Chris Rivers Live in NYC (Powered by The DJBooth)
New York, N.Y.—On Tuesday, October 28, MajorStage will be bringing rap buzzmaker and Big Pun progeny Chris Rivers to rock the stage at Manhattan venue Drom. Powered by The DJBooth, the 21-plus event will be hosted by G-Money. Click here to purchase advance tickets for…