Greselda boss, MC, and multidisciplinary creative West$ide Gunn has been extremely active in recent months. Dropping multiple music projects, announcing his new role as Creative Director at Saucony, and most recently announcing his new wrestling league, 4th Rope, he’s proving to be one of hip hop’s most prolific creators. Everything came to a head in Chicago earlier this month for the official launch party of 4th Rope, Heels Have Eyes III.
Juvenile and Mannie Fresh lit up the Fillmore in Denver with an electrifying performance that had the crowd buzzing. Opening with their classic hits, the duo quickly transported fans back to the golden era of Southern hip-hop. Juvenile’s charismatic energy paired perfectly with Mannie Fresh’s masterful beats, creating an infectious atmosphere. The highlight of the night was their rendition of “Back That Thang Up,” which had everyone on their feet and singing along. The duo also shared stories from their career, adding a personal touch to the high-energy show. As the night wrapped up, it was clear that the legacy of New Orleans hip-hop was alive and well in Denver. Check out the photo recap from 3rd Dvision Below!
Following the evolution of Kaytranada over the last several years has been an incredible journey. His fusion of house music, hip hop, funk, and experimental beats have developed beautifully into a signature sound that’s unmistakeable. He dropped his new album Timeless earlier this year, and embarked on a massive tour in support. We were lucky to catch his performance at Mission Ballroom in Denver, along with openers Lou Phelps and Channel Tres.
Over the years, our humble hometown of Denver, CO has become the epicenter of 420 Celebrations around the country. With world famous weed heads, artists, glassblowers, performers and other cannabis enthusiasts congregating in the city, there’s always plenty to do. In fact, at this point it’s impossible to hit up every event. Needless to say, we tried anyway.
The secret’s out that Denver is the place to be for the high holiday, 420. With the massive stoner celebration comes one of the best (if not the best) weekends of the year for live music in the city. Our friends at Cervantes always host some of the dopest shows of the weekend, and this year is no exception. From hip hop, to reggae, and beyond, check out their amazing line up of stoner friendly talent, including rare intimate shows with legends The Game, and Wiz Khalifa, as well as weed royalty Collie Buddz, and Dizzy Wright. In case you can’t make it for the holiday weekend, fear not, there’s more classic hip hop in the chamber the following weekend, with The Pharcyde and Souls of Mischief on 4/28!
Be on the lookout for some big ticket giveaways on our facebook and instagram, but, there’s always a lot of extra heads in town for the party, so be sure to grab your tickets now, or forever hold your peace! Check out the full lineup below!
Dreamville Records artist Bas has been grinding it out for over a decade, and he’s leveled up once again with his recent drop, We Only Talk About Real Shit When We’re Fucked Up. Without a doubt he’s hit his stride like never before, evidenced by the star studded feature list on the new album, as well as his departure on another nation wide headline tour.
The Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater in Denver, Colorado, transformed into a hip-hop haven last Friday night, as legendary acts Wu-Tang Clan, Run The Jewels, and Deltron 3030 graced the stage.
With 4/20 just about a week away, the excitement that surrounds the Front Range’s growing number of cannabis-related festivals, shows and events is becoming more and more palpable. But one show in particular has cannabis enthusiasts rolling their joints extra fat. On Saturday, April 22, Red Rocks will play host to some of weed culture’s most vocal members. Wiz Khalifa, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson and Berner will be joined by Marlon Craft, Chevy Woods and Little Stranger for a show that will surely have an aroma wafting from Morrison to Aurora.
Don’t bring your girl to the DVSN show. She might runaway forever if this guy Daniel Daley invites her on stage, and if that doesn’t happen she might get mad at you for being in the presence of every other baddie in the city. Lawd. All jokes aside, the Toronto artist can SING, for real. We caught DVSN’s performance (sans producer Nineteen85) last night at Summit Music Hall in the heart of Denver, and we were quickly reminded that his powerful voice and dynamic range are even more impressive in the live arena.
People throw around the term “meteoric rise” around a lot these days, but there’s really no other way to describe the ascent of Memphis rapper GloRilla. Within the last few months she garnered her first grammy nomination, and her first Billboard Hot 100 ranking. Not to mention, her record “Tomorrow 2” ft. Cardi B was sitting at #1 at urban radio for over six weeks. When she announced her Anyway Life’s Great Tour a few months back, almost every date sold out within days. Even after upgrading her Denver show from Cervantes Other Side to the much larger ballroom, the show once again sold out immediately. We were lucky enough to catch the packed out Valentines Day show, which included appearances from fell Memphis artists Slime and GlossUp.
Following the release of his latest album I Got Issues, YG has officially hit the road for The Red Cup Tour 2023, along with special guests OhGeesy, Kalan.frfr, Day Sulan, and D3szn. The tour kicked off Friday night in Denver at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium. With a healthy roster of openers the energy was immediately present in the packed building. LA’s OhGeesy (of shoreline mafia) took things to the next level turning the crowd up with some of his new music from is 2021 album GEEZYWORLD, but even after a killer set, it was clear the people were ready for YG.
Dreamville’s JID has been making waves for years now, and his momentum hasn’t slowed up at all. He just dropped his third studio album The Forever Story, and it’s undeniably fire. If you don’t believe us just check literally any other publication’s top albums of 2022 list (Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, XXL, to name a few) and chances are it’s high up in the rankings. The talented spitter is heading on tour to support the album, along with STL’s Smino. This is a rarely epic pairing that should bring huge energy and amazing vibes for hip hop heads and r&b fans alike. The tour will be stopping in Denver on February 10th at our favorite indoor venue, the Mission Ballroom. We will definitely be in the building, and you should too! If you aren’t familiar, check out The Forever Story before the show, and get tickets here now!
Steve Lacy‘s Give You The World Tour kicked off last night in Denver, CO at the famed Ogden Theatre on Colfax Ave. After years of paying dues as a supporting player on various projects including his role as guitarist in prominant neo-soul band The Internet, one thing has become clear: Steve Lacy has blossomed into a full blown superstar. With his array of talents on full display, the rising artist showcased his guitar playing, singing, and rapping.
Producer/DJ Zedd has become a Red Rocks mainstay in recent years, usually showing up at the famed venue at least once per year. This year he brought along friends Matoma, Audien, and Disco Lines for a well rounded lineup that had fans dancing all night. Zedd took over with an insane light display unlike anything we’ve seen, as he made his way through over a decade of his biggest tracks and fan favorites dating all the way back to his breakout 2012 hit “Clarity.” Denver photographer Tim McClanahan captured the evening, check out the photo recap below!
If you haven’t been living under a rock lately you’ve certainly heard chatter about blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, NFT’s, and Web3.0. Futureshape360 is a first-of-it’s-kind multimedia immersive experience created to promote understanding of this new world of opportunity through music, art and more. The experience made it’s debut in Denver this weekend through a series of events around the city, including a private show featuring the legendary Deadmau5 at one of the most unique venues in the world, Meow Wolf Denver, which just opened it’s doors late last year. Our friends at Feyline invited us out for the intimate performance that featured an epic 2 hour set from Deadmau5 surrounded by an amazing multimedia display unlike anything we’ve seen before. Acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Blake Jackson captured the evening, check out the photo recap below!
Rappers Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli are both legends in their own right, and when they join forces to form Black Star it’s always special. It’s been quite some time since we’ve heard from them as a duo, but they recently dropped their long awaited LP, No Fear of Time, and in anticipation of the album, the NYC natives are back on the road along with heavy weights Dead Prez, and Pharoahe Monch (with his band Thirt33n.) We were lucky enough to attend courtesy of Roux Black, and our longtime homie and acclaimed photo journalist Armando Geneyro captured the night, check out the photo recap below!
Legendary duo The Black Keys have, for years, solidified their legacy in the rock world and beyond. Grammy wins, world tours, commercial and critical success…they’ve seen and done it all. 20 years into their illustrious career they show no signs of slowing up. They’re back on the road in support of their latest offering, Dropout Boogie, their eleventh studio album, and Denver fans were lucky enough to catch a stop at Red Rocks Amphitheater.
In promotion of his highly anticipated and critically acclaimed sophomore album, From a Birds Eye View, 24 year old rapper Cordae is on the road in a major way. He’s hitting dozens of US cities before gearing up for a European leg, and finally the summer festival circuit. We caught the young MC’s first ever headline show in Denver at the famous Ogden Theater and he didn’t disappoint. Accompanied by a full band, Cordae displayed veteran stage presence and charisma throughout the performance.
Way before Drake shouted out Griselda Records in his now infamous Rap Radar interview, the Buffalo NY collective of Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, and Benny the Butcher has been putting in work and garnering the respect of fans, critics, and artists alike. With a carefully curated aesthetic of super grimey beats, high fashion, raw content, and razor sharp bars, the crew has quickly gone from a boutique underground rap phenomenon to one of the most talked about movements in hip hop, hailed by many as the antithesis of the mumble rap sound that’s dominated the airwaves for the last several years. Now backed by Shady Records, and Roc Nation, Griselda is on their first major headlining national tour, and we were lucky enough to catch their performance at Summit Denver this week, where they performed slew of records from their various solo projects and crew compilations. We teamed up with the homies at TheyShootn to capture the unruly night. Check out the recap and look out for more from the mighty Griselda Records coming soon!
When we first saw that Roc Nations’s Rapsody and Rhymesayers Entertainment’s much talked about signee Sa-Roc were going on a US run together for Rap’s A Black Woman Created This tour, we were hype. Both artists have earned critical acclaim and respect from fans and piers alike, and it’s dope to see them join forces. We caught the Portland stop of the northwest leg of the tour at the charming Star Theater in the heart of the city.
