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Sadat X @ Jimmy’s Saloon | Saturday 5/13/17
Sadat X from Brand Nubian is performing live at Jimmy’s Saloon in Newport, RI on Saturday 5/13/17! He’ll be joined by Freddie Black, Marvalyss w/ DJ Sabotage, Divine Ways Earned, Universal ZU Disciplez, Highlifehalf and The EarDrugz for this incredible night of live Hip Hop! Hosted by D-Rock The District Epitome & DJ Boomer from the LS Camp. $10 tix, $12 door, $25 VIP meet & greet from 7-9pm. Strict 21+ RSVP on Facebook Brought to you by Heatmizer Productions & rhymeCulture. Sponsored by 401 Hip Hop, Rough Draft, Ascend Athletix Apparel, CSPtv401 and UZN – Rhode Island....
Rebelmatic – NYC Hardcore Punk / Hip Hop
NYC’s Rebelmatic is playing at Jimmy’s Saloon in Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday 4/8/17! They’ve been featured on AFROPUNK and their sound is described as “James Brown in a Mosh Pit”. They’ll be joined by The Black Kennedys, The Skinny Millionaires, United Soul Alliance and Universal ZU Disciplez for this genre-defying night of live music! $7. 9-close. Strict 21+ RSVP on Facebook REBELMATIC rebelmaticnyc.bandcamp.com Firmly rooted in New York’s Punk and Hardcore ancestry, Rebelmatic has self-sworn hip-hop purists, moshing alongside skate punks. They’ve got the respect of the legion of hardcore kids stashed away in the wilds of Brooklyn and Long Island. They can cast a wide net, with successful results because their personal brand of Brooklyn rock has more NY hard-knocks authenticity than most. Despite their NY pedigree the band’s sound is a trippy “what-if” game. Judas Goat by...
Masta Ace @ Jimmy’s Saloon | Friday 3/17/17
Hip Hop legend Masta Ace is performing live at Jimmy’s Saloon in Newport, RI on St. Patrick’s Day, 3/17/17! This highly influential emcee has worked with Juice Crew, Marley Marl, Special Ed, Buckshot, MF Doom, Edo G, R.A. The Rugged Man, Cormega and many more over the years. He’s a University of Rhode Island graduate and has never performed in Newport so it’s definitely going to be a historic event. MA / RI artists LS Camp, DirtyDurdie, Kee-Words, Weapon E.S.P and DJ Boomer are all rocking throughout the night too! 9pm-1am. $10 tickets, $12 door. Strict 21+ RSVP on Facebook | tix: mastaacenewportri.bpt.me brought to you by Heat Mizer & rhymeCulture sponsored by 401 Hip Hop, Rough Draft, Ascend Athletix & CSPtv...![ATTN #RAPPERS #PRODUCERS The Shelter [Open Mic + Concert Series] Episode 1 is LIVE 1.31.17](https://i0.wp.com/rhymeculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16144386_10210486210364834_114526196_n.png?resize=500%2C458)
ATTN #RAPPERS #PRODUCERS The Shelter [Open Mic + Concert Series] Episode 1 is LIVE 1.31.17
ATTN #RAPPERS #PRODUCERS The Shelter [Open Mic + Concert Series] Episode 1 is LIVE January 31st 9:30pm [$2 at Door] at AS220 @as220providence [featuring]: FTTD @kingfttd Krews @itskrews Nino Green @AlmtyNino • • Sponsored by: D’s Spot @ds_spot Real Rap Radio @real.rap.radio Rhymeculture @rhymeculture • • The Shelter was created by @dvalorofficial and @kingfttd as a low-cost alternative to highlight stars in the city as well as giving a open stage to rising talent. If you are an emcee or producer of any sub-genre of hip hop looking to network, develop or showcase your skills this is the place to be. • • RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1656051978020881 For open mic sign up or more information email...
An Evening of Hip Hop – 2/18/17 @ Jimmy’s Saloon
rhymeCulture is looking forward to a visit from Kingdom out of NH on Saturday 2/18/17 at Jimmy’s Saloon in Newport, Rhode Island! They’ll be joined by Phokus, Big City Bumpus, Divine Ways Earned, Shane Blakemore, Oak Lonetree & King Author and Duce Da Privilege! $5. 9-close. Strict 21+ sponsored by Rough Draft RSVP on...
NYE 2016 w/ DJ Blademon @ Jimmy’s Saloon
2016 has been a crazy year – close it out with WRIU 90.3‘s DJ Blademon at Jimmy’s Saloon in Newport, RI on 12/31! He’ll be spinning Reggae, Hip Hop and more all night for your listening and dancing pleasure. Also expect special guest performances, giveaways and a free glass of champagne at midnight! $10. 9-close. Strict 21+ RSVP on...
Milez Grimez ‘Pearly Gates’ Release Party
Milez Grimez‘ newest EP is called Pearly Gates and is available now at his website: milezgrimez.com/store/pearly-gates-cd The release party’s at Jimmy’s Saloon in Newport, Rhode Island on Friday 12/23/16 and features additional performances from Alyssa Marie, Freddie Black, Ice (from DirtyDurdie), Kee-Words and Dutty! DJ Hendu on the 1s & 2s. $10. 9-close. Strict 21+ RSVP on...
Big Lo’s Christmas Rapped Tour
Show some love and support for Big Lo as his tour rolls through Newport, Rhode Island! He’ll be performing here at Jimmy’s Saloon on Saturday 12/10/16 alongside United Soul Alliance, Ethyks, Bouty, GorillaSmooth and Infamous. $5. 9-close. 21+ RSVP on Facebook BIG LO BigLoHipHop.com James “Big Lo” Lopez is an emcee and producer now residing in Pensacola, FL. Big Lo is primarily known for his hardcore lyricism and sample-heavy boom-bap production that is reminiscent of mid 90s acts such as Wu-Tang Clan and Boot Camp Clik. However, Lo’s high energy stage show coupled with strong wit and contemporary references makes his sound eagerly accepted by all audiences. Although Big Lo has been releasing music and performing live for over a decade now, his unprecedented work ethic since 2012 has earned him the buzz he has today. Just in that short time Lo has had the opportunity to open up for Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Geto Boys, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Slum Village, Rapper Big Pooh, Mobb Deep, Curren$y, Lil Kim, and Nappy Roots as well as playing the Vans Warped Tour in Orlando, Fl and being selected to play the prestigious A3C Festival & Conference. Additionally, he toured the East Coast multiple times, including stops in Atlanta, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Mobile, Panama City, Gainesville, Baltimore, Richmond, Nashville, Charlotte, Savannah, Washington DC, Trenton, Hartford, New Bedford, Narragansett, Manchester, and Portland. 2013 saw the release of Big Lo’s successful independent album, “Magnum Opiates”. “Magnum Opiates” received a plethora of praise from a number of Hip Hop pundits and bloggers including HipHopHotSpot.com, Skope Magazine, Take Cover and Shoot, Grip Squad, Act Live Music,...
Black Friday @ Alchemy | 11.25.16
Vibe out with some incredible live Hip Hop, Funk, Rock and more on ‘Black Friday’ 11/25/16 at Providence, Rhode Island‘s newest live music venue, Alchemy! The Black Kennedys, Universal ZU Disciplez, KALI MA, Product Of Amerika and PRONOUNCE w/ Bes Kep will all be performing throughout the night. DJ Blacklist on the 1s & 2s! $7. 9-close. 21+ RSVP on Facebook sponsored by Ascend Athletix Like this:Like...