Join Arrested Development At The 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival (@ADtheBand)

Today is the start of the four-day Philadelphia Folk Festival, being presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society. On this its 60th edition, the event will be held at the Old Pool Farm in beautiful Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania.

As this is a milestone in the festival’s history, they have invited Arrested Development, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Hiss Golden Messenger, The War And Treaty, Punch Brothers & Watchhouse with Sarah Jarosz, and that is just to name a few. Arrested Development is scheduled to perform on the 20th. Get tickets and additional info here.

The National Hip-Hop Museum Honors Kool G Rap, Slick Rick, Chubb Rock, Whodini, Diamond D, Speech & UTFO

The world’s first Hip-Hop Museum is doing it again! On Friday, August 26th, 2022, starting at 2:00 PM EDT, they will honor hip-hop legends Kool G Rap, Slick Rick, Chubb Rock, Whodini, Diamond D and UTFO.

This time it will be in Atlanta – the mecca of Southern Hip-Hop – at Nappy Roots‘ Atlantucky Brewing, located at 170 Northside Drive Southwest, suite 96. It will be hosted by Grandmaster Caz and Master Gee, with a special performance by Kool G Rap. Get tickets here.

DJ Premier Drops Visuals From His “Hip Hop 50: Vol. 1” EP (@REALDJPREMIER)

The official video for Remy Rap, track number two on DJ Premier‘s latest EP – Hip Hop 50: Vol. 1 – is out now. The song, which is one of the standout tracks on the project, is a three-way collaboration done with female rappers Remy Ma and Rapsody.

If you have not yet seen the visuals – shared last week (on August 11th) – check it out, and remember to like, comment and share. The record is so good that hip-hop fans are already calling for a full collaborative album from Remy Ma and Rapsody, produced by Premier.

Kendrick Lamar’s “The Big Steppers Tour” Will Stop In Milwaukee This Thursday

Kendrick Lamar‘s The Big Steppers Tour – which began on June 23, at Ippodromo SNAI San Siro in Milan – will be making a stop at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this Thursday, August 18.

The ongoing tour is in support of Kendrick‘s fifth studio album: Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. It will run until December 17th, with opening acts Baby Keem and Tanna Leone. Here is a list of all the remaining dates and locations.

Watch Lecrae’s New Video “Spread The Opps” (@lecrae)

A few days ago – on August 5th – hip-hop artist Lecrae shared a new song and video titled Spread The Opps. The new record comes courtesy of the Reach Records imprint. According to the inspirational rapper, “Spread the Opps is basically the soundtrack for 1st Kings 18:36-39.”

If you have not yet heard the song or seen the visuals, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Slick Rick, Wayne Wonder, Shinehead On The Lineup For VPs “Dancehall Meets Hip-Hop 90s Style”

On Saturday, August 13, legendary label VP Records will present Dancehall Meets Hip-Hop 90s Style; a live concert featuring some of the best dancehall and hip-hop artists from the 1990s. Location is Summer Stage, Central Park on the Rumsey Playfield in Manhattan, New York.

This show will have live performances by Slick Rick, Wayne Wonder, Shinehead, Red Fox and Lady G. DJs Jazzy Joyce and Peter Panic will set the mood with a mix of classic hip-hop and reggae tunes; while DJ Ralph McDaniels of Video Music Box and New York radio legend Dahved Levy will carry out the hosting duties. This event is free to the public.

Catch KRS-One At Toca’s Playhouse This Thursday (@IAmKRSOne)

Tony Touch and friends will be hosting Toca’s Playhouse at Bar 13 – 35 East 13th Street, Union Square – in New York, New York on Thursday, August 11th from 10pm until…

Patrons will be treated to three levels of music by some of the best DJs in the business; as well as a live performance from one of the best hip-hop lyricist that ever lived, KRS-One. Tickets and additional information are available on eventbrite.