KINROSE ~ Malik Elijah
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Kinrose Hailing from the DMV, Kinrose embodies everything that makes the region a budding hotbed of rising hip-hop names to know, the quirky and confident style combined with lyrics that are cheeky, off-center, and stacked with flavorful entendre. The ultra-fresh and independently magnetic sound promises to spellbind your ears on any spin. His debut EP easygrowing saw critical acclaim across the playlist and blogosphere and announced Kinrose as a rising star in alternative hip-hop. Malik Elijah Malik Elijah is a Maryland – born musical artist whose sound is difficult, in the best way, to put in a box. Pulling inspiration from a wide range of musical styles, he has something in his bag for everyone. 2022 was a year of growth for Malik, opening for EARTHGANG on their BIODEGHETTABLE tour as the Pigeons & Planes select artist, dropping sophomore mixtape DETOUR that reached 1 million streams within the first two months of release, and growing his monthly listeners from 30L to a consistent 150K+. According to This Song Is Sick, he is one of the “Independent Rappers You Should Know”, and has received co-signs from outlets such as Daily Chiefers, Show & Tell, ShrekKnowsRap, and more. 2023 will be a big year, so get your ticket now to hop on board the Lijah Express.
Mandy Mayhem ~ Keith Shocklee ~ Le Phantom
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Mandy MayhemMandy Mayhem aka Meryl Street aka Old Dirty Betty aka Grey-Z is an internet famous rapper. She has performed alongside hip-hop legends, such as Das EFX, the Pharcyde, Naughty by Nature, Lords of the Underground, Maestro Fresh Wes, the Wu-Tang Clan, Michee Mee, and Socrates. Mandy wrote, created, stars, and executive produced the comedy series MUTHA, which is currently airing on truTV and HBO Max, about a housewife who fantasizes about being a rapper. She also stars in Mandy Mayhem’s Rapping with Actors a talk show, currently airing on Amazon prime & Tubi. In this special Philly show you will be taken on a rap rollercoaster. Better do as Mama says and buckle up. https://youtube.com/@MandaMurhead Www.instagram.com/mandamurhead https://www.tiktok.com/@msmandymaycheethamKeith ShockleeLe Phantom***Ticket buyer data – name, email, and phone number – will be shared with Mandy’s management after the show**
Chiddy Bang ~ Nazeer Art’aud ~ Torito
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMChiddy BangChidera Anamese, now known by his stage name Chiddy Bang, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, PA. Chiddy Bang’s original member makeup disbanded in 2012, when he and his partner released their first studio album, Breakfast. Since splitting from his producer, he has continued release music on his own. Baggage Claim, his second studio album, was released in 2015 and in 2022 he’ll be releasing his long awaited next project.Nazeer Art’audNazeer Art’aud is an independent artist from Philly who began rapping at the age of 12. His earliest vivid memory of falling in love with hip hop, is cruising through Philly in his Uncle June’s green hoopty listening to Gimme the Loot by The Notorious B.I.G. Alex Smith of WXPN described his style as “the epitome of the street stories and outre metaphors of late ‘80s to early ‘90’s hip hop, exhibiting a lyrical quality delivered in the cadence of peak Biggie Smalls but drunk watching Saturday morning cartoons.” Art’aud wants his music is to entertain audiences via dope storytelling, and in return, he just wants them to feel something while traveling on the musical journey that he takes them on. http://linktr.ee/nazeerartaudToritoWhether in his grungy basement studio or on the shoddy stage of a local watering hole, Torito provides a deluge of multisyllabic wit, absurdist imagery, personal musing, and societal reflection. It’s a bit like observing a psychotherapy session in which the shrink foregoes the typical elevator music/Yanni/nature sounds playlist in favor of a carefully curated beat set, and the patient attempts to keep a partial grasp of reality, voices all of his thoughts in complex internal rhyme schemes, and wears a leather bull mask. After self-producing his previous two albums, 2018’s “Fabric Scraps” and 2020’s “Meat Circus”, Torito collaborated with Philly producer Small Professor for 2022’s “Soiled”. https://toritorhymes.bandcamp.com/ https://instagram.com/toritorhymes https://twitter.com/toritorhymes
KNEECAP ~ Belaganas
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM KNEECAPCondemned by politicians, beloved by fans, kicked out of their own gigs, and packing festival tents to overflow, Kneecap are a cultural phenomenon. Since they emerged from a squat in West Belfast (Ireland), Kneecap have created their own genre of Irish punk rap, melding the Irish and English language with electrifying energy, and spearheading a cultural revival. With shows and tracks that flip between satirical performance art and rampageous raves, meet Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, and DJ Provaí. Crashing into the consciousness with the release of, C.E.A.R.T.A., a track and video inspired by a police chase while protesting for Irish language rights, they’ve proceeded to run rampage across small rooms and massive festivals in Ireland, the UK, and the US, leaving a bemused media and captivated followers in their wake. Heralded by the New York Times, the LA Times, Dazed, Vice, i-D, the Guardian, and others, Kneecap’s irreverent, complex, and potent lyrics speak to a time of political upheaval, youthful rebellion and discontent, and a renewed urge to party. Kneecap is a movement, one about upending preconceptions about language and place, and reimagining what rap can be as a creative and cultural force, rooted in community, craic, and defiance.Belaganashttps://belaganas.bandcamp.com/
Substantial ~ EyeQ ~ Shinobi Stalin ~ Mental Advisory
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMSubstantialPrince George’s County, Maryland-born MC, producer, artist, and educator, Substantial, debuted in 2000 collaborating with the late Japanese producer, Nujabes, who later worked on the popular show Samurai Champloo. Legendary rapper and activist, Chuck D of Public Enemy referred to Substantial as “One of the great MCs of our time.” His soulful and introspective brand of Hip Hop music has received critical acclaim from Ebony.com, The Source Magazine, HipHopDX, DJBooth.net, and Okayplayer.com. His music videos have appeared on MTV, VH1, and BET and he is a two-time Hollywood Music in Nominee. Substantial has performed in nearly 20 countries and has collaborated with artists such as Kool Herc, L Universe better known as Verbal (M-Flo), Oddisee, Jeff Bernat, and more. Substantial has licensed music to major brands such as Ford Motor Company, Amazon, and UBER and also had his music featured in films and television shows such as Kevin Hart’s Laugh at My Pain, and the Daytime Emmy nominated show Tough Love. In 2021, Substantial was featured on an original song for PUBG Mobile’s short film The Growth and also Mobile Legends Bang Bang’s virtual group S.T.U.N.’s song and music video.EyeQEyeQ is an Orlando, FL based emcee, entrepreneur, event coordinator, content curator, and inspirational force of nature who consistently enraptures audiences around the US and internationally with his passionate live performances and powerful lyrics. Merging his wide assortment of musical influences and loves into one powerhouse performance EyeQ has developed his own national reputation as an esteemed hip-hop artist, winning awards and dominating main stages and after parties for some of the most important pop culture conventions in the United States. EyeQ co-curates the official soundtrack for CEO Gaming, one of the more prolific fighting game conventions in the US, and has actively worked to coordinate events for numerous conventions and organizations around the US most notably the Library of Congress. He is the founder of Bytes An Beats and a co-founding member of the Nerdy People of Color Collective, where he works with indie rap, gaming hip hop pioneer Mega Ran and WWE superstar Xavier Woods, as well as numerous other talented influencers, to advocate and create spaces for marginalized groups in nerd and geek spaces around the country.Shinobi StalinShinobi Stalin is a Beer Money UNLTD Emcee/Producer. The Bronx born, Orlando raised artist has been putting out critically acclaimed projects for many years. These include “Zombie Skool”, “Invisible Man”, “Scumbag Jazz Vol 1” (With Tek the Intern), “Satsui No Hado” (With WordChemist), “Sun of Ozone”, and “11 Hours to Leicester” (With UK producer Traj P). He is poised to drop a group project with Wordchemist and producer Tek the Intern called “Scumbag Beer Club”.Mental Advisory (R-SON the Voice of Reason and Dolio the Sleuth)An old dude with Philly attitude, rhyme skills & true school flavor adds 2 degrees in Criminal Justice & 40 years of comic book nerdery? He puts a mic in his hands, links up with some of the dopest cats around & becomes R-SON the Voice of Reason! An MC’s MC, delivering extraordinary wordplay & freestyle fire, alone, with Mental Advisory &the World’s Greatest bluegrass hip hop band, Gangstagrass!
Pink Navel ~ Another Michael ~ Big Bill
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Pink NavelPink Navel is a non binary rapper originally based out of the South Shore of MA, but has relocated to Maine to join Ruby Yacht at their headquarters. As a self proclaimed Nintendo and Disney collector, Navel’s music tends to blend the carefree cadence of cartoons with introspective lyrics on gender identity and mental health. Twitter: @pinknavelonline IG: @dotdev_ www.facebook.com/pinknavelmusic/ www.pinknavel.bandcamp.com www.epicclub.dev Another Michael IG @Anothermichaelofficial Twitter @anothermichaels https://anothermichael.bandcamp.com/album/new-music-and-big-pop Big Bill IG & Twitter @bigbillbeats https://bigbill.bandcamp.com/album/dont-feed
Skizzy Mars ~ Mallory Merk
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMSKIZZY MARSSkizzy Mars (born Myles Mills) is an MC based in Manhattan who specializes in jocular, melodic, slightly left-of-center rap. Born and raised in Harlem, he got into modern rock bands, later immersed himself in the output of rappers like Kid Cudi and Kanye West, and traced back to A Tribe Called Quest. While still a teenager, he uploaded “Douchebag,” a track that caught some attention and prompted him to expose more material that attracted a publishing deal. A couple mixtapes, Phases and Pace, followed in 2013 and 2014, respectively. The Red Balloon Project, a seven-track EP supported by major distribution from WEA, was released in February 2015 and debuted at number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart. Alone Together, Skizzy’s proper debut album, followed in April 2016 with appearances from JoJo and Rome Fortune, among others. It landed at number 50 on the Billboard 200. That same year, he appeared with Jasmine Thompson on Vice’s “Steady 1234” single, later collaborating with Take a Daytrip on 2017’s “She Knows.” https://soundcloud.com/skizzymars?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingMallory MerkMallory Merk writes music that is animated by a youthful spirit while possessing the hard-won wisdom of a person who’s packed a lot of life into a short time. The 21-year-old, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter has experienced sudden fame, world travels, addiction, recovery, and heartbreak. With her latest project, Thorns, she’s ready to double down on her true calling: writing metaphor-rich songs that reflect her unique experiences while inspiring listeners to begin figuring out their own truths. VIP Package Includes: One (1) General Admission Ticket Meet & Greet and Photo with Skizzy Mars Access to Pre-show Acoustic Performance with Skizzy Mars One (1) Signed Poster One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate Venue First Entry (Where Applicable) All package elements will be rendered invalid if resold. Name changes will be issued at the sole discretion of 237 Global. VIP instructions will be sent via email no later than three days (3) prior to the concert. If you do not receive this email three days (3) prior please email [email protected]. All packages and contents are non-transferable; no refunds or exchanges; all sales are final. All VIP package items and experiences are subject to change. Please note that the information provided at the time of purchase (e-mail and mailing address) is the same information that will be utilized for individual contact requirements where applicable. 237 Global, the artist, tour, promoter, ticketing company, venue or any other affiliated parties are not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information provided by the consumer at the time of purchase. If you have any questions regarding your VIP package elements, or have not received your package information within three days (3) of the concert date, please email [email protected].
KFitz ~ Jakk Da Rhymer ~ Austin Fox & Chron Eleven
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMKFitzhttps://flow.page/thekfitzKFitz is a hip-hop artist from West Chester, PA. Now residing in Philly, KFitz is very thankful to have writing, rapping, and singing in his life as an outlet to express vulnerability in a way that he feels like not many people are comfortable doing. His main focus is to make songs about his perspective on life and his experiences, and hopefully those songs can help other people get through what he has been able to overcome.Jakk Da Rhymerhttps://linktr.ee/JakkDaRhymerhttps://www.instagram.com/jakkdarhymerJakk Da Rhymer is an emcee out of the Brooklyn, New York area. His introduction to music and hip-hop was performing in cyphers and small venues throughout the New York area. He began his journey in hip-hop music along side his rhyming partner Capital Steez, the two were close friends from childhood and together released “The Yellow Tape” a Hip-Hop mixtape in 2009 under the moniker “Close Encounterz of the 3rd Kind”. Since then, Jakk has collaborated with fellow Pro era emcees including Joey Badass, CJ Fly and Kirk Knight, as well as signed artist Miyachi. Jakk Has always collaborated with friend when it came to creating music and in 2015 formed the Dark Chip Syndicate label along with other rappers and producers in the city of Philadelphia. Since their formation DCS has released 2 project and several singles, most notably “Basement” in 2015 that continues to gain a strong underground following. Jakk has contributed lyrics, flow, creativity as well as the spirit of collaboration and development to what he refers to as his “craft” and others call Hip-Hop. Followers and supporters of Jakk Da Rhymer are never disappointed in every release and message put out by this legend in the making.Austin Fox & Chron Elevenhttps://linktr.ee/austinfoxhttps://linktr.ee/chron215Representing the Army of Knights, Fox and Chron are ambassadors in the underground hip-hop scene for artist collaboration. Poised with the pen, these two artists are infatuated with dusty loop samples, and analog boom-bap kick drums, allowing the space for the poetry to breathe. Pro Era founder, Capital STEEZ, is a huge musical inspiration and has helped guide the two artists in their personal journeys.
Homeboy Sandman ~ Deca ~ Darko ~ Torito
**All shows 21+ – valid ID required for entry**Doors: 7 PMShow: 7:30 PMHOMEBOY SANDMANHomeboy Sandman is an MC from NYChttps://homeboysandman-mmg.bandcamp.com/album/anjelitu-2DECADeca is a Hip-Hop/Rap artist from Colorado, currently based in NYC.https://deca.bandcamp.com/DARKO Darko the Super is the weirdo rap superstar alter ego of Evan Souza. Born in the bosom of suburbia in 1993, Darko the Super wrote his first song at the tender age of 5. A prolific mad genius on the beats and microphone, also the mastermind behind indie label, U Don’t Deserve This Beautiful Art. Darko has collaborated with the likes of Lil B, MC Paul Barman, Homeboy Sandman, Open Mike Eagle, and Mr. MFN eXquire. His favorite album of all time is “Hello Nasty” by the Beastie Boys. Darko has stated his biggest inspirations in life are Bill Hicks, Frank Zappa, and Andy Kaufman. Other influences on his style are E-40, Kool Keith, Del the Funky Homosapien and Ghostface Killah. As a producer, J Dilla, Madlib, and MF Doom have had the biggest impact on Darko’s production technique.https://darkothesuper.com Torito Whether in his grungy basement studio or on the shoddy stage of a local watering hole, Torito provides a deluge of multisyllabic wit, absurdist imagery, personal musing, and societal reflection. It’s a bit like observing a psychotherapy session in which the shrink foregoes the typical elevator music/Yanni/nature sounds playlist in favor of a carefully curated beat set, and the patient attempts to keep a partial grasp of reality, voices all of his thoughts in complex internal rhyme schemes, and wears a leather bull mask. After self-producing his previous two albums, 2018’s “Fabric Scraps” and 2020’s “Meat Circus”, Torito collaborated with Philly producer Small Professor for 2022’s “Soiled”, out 7/29 on U Don’t Deserve This Beautiful Art. https://toritorhymes.bandcamp.com/
Jarren Benton ~ Oswin Benjamin ~ Nazeer Art’aud
**All events 21+ — Valid ID required for entry**Doors: 7 PMShow: 7:30 PMFour years after being voted in by fans as the People’s Choice selection for XXL’s 2014 Freshman Cover, JarrenBenton is starting over. He’s a seasoned veteran doubling down on the lyricism he made his name on, but his new music experiments with new emotion and bottles up the last few years of his life. In 2012, the Decatur emcee began making a name for himself on the outsider indie label Funk Volume, where he carved out a unique brand of ferociously lyrical, tongue-in-cheek horrorcore. At the label, his early mixtapes carried titles like Huffing Glue with Hasselhoffand Freebasing With Kevin Bacon, equal parts comedy and terror, like a goofy slasher flick come to life. Benton’s time with Funk Volume was punctuated by a debut album and a follow-up EP (My Grandma’s Basementand Slow Motion Vol. 1), national and international tours, and then, in 2016, the label’s sudden fold. Ever since, Benton has been reinventing and reintroducing himself. “People were introduced to me as the ‘Skitzo,’ guy” he says, harking back to his breakout single nearly seven years ago. “They had a certain expectation that was very outlandish, very lyrical. Lately its’ been more personal.” Benton has been a prolific mixtape artist and voracious rapper throughout his career, but his albums have been heavier and more carefully tuned. Last year he released The Mink Coat Killa, an album-length homage to the gritty New York hip-hop sound Benton grew up admiring from afar. Benton’s new music also looks ahead by nodding back, rekindling a working relationship with his longtime producer Kato—the executive producer of his new album—and throwing his styles in a blender: part lyrical attack, part journal-like reflection, still a little disturbed. “I think when people listen to an artist from Atlanta, they have certain expectations of what they’re gonna hear,” Benton says. “My shit is very left from the artists from Atlanta, but it still embodies that sound.”OSWIN BENJAMINhttps://www.instagram.com/oswinbenjaminNAZEER ART’AUDNazeer Art’aud is an independent artist from Philly who began rapping at the age of 12. His earliest vivid memory of falling in love with hip hop, is cruising through Philly in his Uncle June’s green hoopty listening to Gimme the Loot by The Notorious B.I.G. Alex Smith of WXPN described his style as “the epitome of the street stories and outre metaphors of late ‘80s to early ‘90’s hip hop, exhibiting a lyrical quality delivered in the cadence of peak Biggie Smalls but drunk watching Saturday morning cartoons.” Art’aud wants his music is to entertain audiences via dope storytelling, and in return, he just wants them to feel something while traveling on the musical journey that he takes them on. https://linktr.ee/nazeerartaud