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!
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!
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!
We’ve been following EarthGang since we first heard their early single “Meditiate” Ft. J.I.D. back in 2017, shortly after they signed a deal with J.Cole’s Dreamville Records. They have been quietly paying dues for a few years now, but 2019 marked the beginning of their rapid ascension to being one of hip hop’s hottest and most respected acts. With rare chemistry, captivating charisma, and plenty to say, they continue to shine brighter with each release. Their late 2019 debut album, Mirrorland, showcases the duo’s natural songwriting abilities, with memorable melodies and impressive raps backed by golden era inspired, yet entirely modern production that defines their soulful sound. They are currently on a headlining tour in support of the album, and Denver made the cut, with a February 3rd stop at the city favorite Cervantes Ballroom.
Beginning Friday, November 15th renowned dubstep icon Caspa will begin a five-week residency at The Black Box in Denver. Each Friday the London-born producer will curate an impressive array of international talent, playing sets that bridge his decades-spanning catalogue. Dubbed “Back to the Underground” the events will showcase and celebrate a range of artists who have continued to forward the culture. Genre mainstays including Coki, Hatcha, Matty G, Sleeper, Six Chakra, Ternion Sound, and Pushloop will all make appearances between November and December. Caspa has been tremendously influential in the classic UK sound. His decision to make Colorado a temporary home-base should be an exciting opportunity for all lovers of bass music. Get Em High contributor Colin Wrenn sat down with the man to discuss the residency as well as his musical trajectory, his love for the underground and what keeps bringing him back to Denver. Check out the interview below, and get tickets to one or all of these guaranteed to sell out shows at blackboxdenver.co or caspaofficial.com now!
From the creators of Sonic Bloom, one of Colorado’s longest running summer music festivals, comes Sonic Blossom, it’s intimate, indoor, fall counterpart. Taking over Cervantes’ unrivaled dual venue set up in central Denver, the festival will encompass the same spirit of electronic and jam music one might expect from the Sonic Bloom family. Headlined by veteran ambient electronic producer Bluetech, with an all around awesome line-up that includes heavy hitter Spoonbill as well as CO favorites Dynohunter, and many other awesome acts. There should be an awesome mix of dancefloor bangers as well as chilled out vibes and everything in between. We got the chance to ask the headliner himself, Bluetech, about his current project and what we can expect to hear at Sonic Blossom tomorrow night. Check out the interview below and grab tickets to Sonic Blossom at cervantesmasterpiece.com now!
23 years, 9 studio albums, 10 EPs, and countless shows. That’s how long the duo of MC Sean Daley and DJ Anthony Davis (we know them better as Slug and Ant) have been making music as Atmosphere. The hallmark of a true MC is one who knows how to clutch the crowd in their hand like so many clutch their mic, and even after 23 years – the Rhymesayers label boss remains the consummate professional in that regard, deftly straddling the line between sage lyricism and sycophantic braggadocio. Together with Ant’s brooding yet buoyant production style, the sold out crowd at Mission Ballroom last Friday was treated to a sonic jaunt through the group’s history, dropping gems from their many classics including God Loves Ugly and Sevens Travels all the way through their latest release Mi Vida Local. This epic performance (preceded by the same from opener Brother Ali) was not one likely to soon be forgotten. Check out the photo recap courtesy of Adrian Garcia below! – Kevin Lucas
Fire is coming, fire is coming,” a David Lynch narration opens our ears as young heads circle around an outdated room listening to iconic horror tales of Tommy — a moment, captivating in its nod of old on-air chronicles and the story of the world’s burnings. The shapeshifting Steven Ellison, better known by his moniker Flying Lotus, made his first incendiary contribution to Denver’s newest venue, The Mission Ballroom, this past Friday night and goosebumps ensued.
On the heels of his acclaimed new album Flamagra, producer Flying Lotus is back on tour, and he’s making a stop at Denver’s newest venue, Mission Ballroom. We’re psyched to see what he brings to the table this time, and he certainly has plenty of new material to choose from on his new 27 track album. If you haven’t seen FlyLo before you’re in for a treat. His sets always include a creative and unique, often psychedelic visual display, that perfectly accomanies his one of a kind brand of bass heavy beats. Being that it is the “3D Tour” we can only imagine what he’s got in store. Get familiar with Flamagra now, including the jam “More” featuring man of the year Anderson .Paak, and don’t miss what’s sure to be one of the hottest concerts of the summer. Be sure to get your tickets, available here, before it’s too late, and look out for our photo recap after the show!
Grammy Award Winner Anderson .Paak is one of the hardest workers in the game right now. Only months after the release of his award winning third studio album Oxnard and subsequent Andy’s Beach Club World Tour, the prolific artist has dropped yet another full length LP, Ventura, a return to his Soul, Funk,and R&B roots. Now he’s back on the road (yet again) for his Best Teef In The Game tour. Lucky for the fine people of Denver, the tour will be making a stop at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for Paak’s debut headline performance at the legendary Venue. With opening acts Earl Sweatshirt and the eternally funky Thundercat, this will probably be the show of the summer for hip hop and r&b heads! Check out some choice cuts from Ventura below if you haven’t gotten familiar yet. The show sold out in a matter of minutes, so if you don’t have tickets you’re out of luck, but look out for our photo recap to see highlights from what’s sure to be an unforgettable night.
