Carhartt presents: Rhymesayers European Tour 2011
Hip-hop collective from Minneapolis undertakes European tour
Atmosphere is the independent hip-hop blueprint that not only put Minneapolis on the map but, what's more, gave the Rhymesayers label a big push to prominence. This year they released their new masterpiece āThe Family Signā. Brother Ali is known for his no-nonsense flow and socially engaged lyrics, as can be heard on the likes of albums āUsā and āThe Undisputed Truthā. We then know Evidence from Dilated Peoples. He's worked with the likes of Kanye West and Aloe Blacc now but on 26 September he'll be releasing his Rhymesayers solo debut āCats & Dogsā. Blueprint is an MC and producer from Ohio who, together with RJD2, is also Soul Position. On this tour he presents work from his āAdventures in Counter-Cultureā album. Grieves & Budo are the label's latest offspring and they appeal to both a hip-hop and a rock audience, as evidenced by their shows on the Vans Warped Tour 2011.
This concert is a part of the Minneapolis, Mon Amour project that AB is putting together in the 2011-2012 season. In this concert series based upon the musical heritage of the American city, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of American rock band The Replacements' debut āSorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trashā. A milestone in musical history that the AB makes good use of to present the likes of concerts by Soul Asylum and Grant Hart, this Rhymesayers package, and also an expo on the Twin/Tone label.