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Wednesday October 15 2025  8:00PM doors -- music at 8:30PM ••• 21 AND OVER $20 in advance / $23 at the door "Babies & Fools" Tour Blu and Myka 9 [co-headlining] facebook.com/bluherfavcolor facebook.com/Myka9 Rap Hip hop with special guests Destruct and DJ Zole facebook.com/destructmusic djzole.com TBA ... Blu -from Los Angeles, CA -Blu, a rapper and producer from Los Angeles, is a visionary voice in hip-hop, known for weaving intricate narratives over soulful, jazz-infused beats. Emerging from the underground scene, he gained critical acclaim with his debut album, Below the Heavens, a collaboration with producer Exile that is celebrated as a modern classic. Blu's introspective lyricism explores themes of self-discovery, social commentary, and urban life, capturing raw emotion with poetic depth. Fearlessly experimenting with genres while maintaining his lyrical integrity, his collaborations with artists like Flying Lotus and Madlib further showcase his versatility. Blu’s dedication to authenticity and artistic growth has cemented his place as a cornerstone of modern hip-hop. Myka 9 -from Los Angeles, CA -Originally known as Microphone Mike, Myka 9 is recognized as one of the most stylistically advanced rappers in the 90's. His first real break was in the 1980's when he received the opportunity to be a lyrical ghost writer on NWA's first compilation, titled ‘NWA and The Posse.' He then had the opportunity to collaborate with major acts such as The Wailers, Carmen Carter, The Last Poets, and co-founded the legendary hip-hop group, Freestyle Fellowship. Today, Myka champions his often-imitated, never-duplicated lyrical style around the world. He is known for his rapid-fire, jazz-influenced, melodic rapping, and often incorporates singing and occasional scatting into his songs. Myka has said of his style, "My rhymes take the direction of a jazz trumpet or sax solo, like Miles or Trane, if I was to rhyme in the same meter as those notes...that's my concept." FREESTYLE FELLOWSHIP - As one of the founders of Freestyle Fellowship, Myka 9 shared rapping duties with Aceyalone, Self Jupiter, P.E.A.C.E. and DJ Kiilu held down the turntables. His melodic scat influenced rap style and improvisational lyrical talents were demonstrated on this group's debut album To Whom It May Concern. Myka's songs ‘7th Seal' and 'Five-o-clock follies' blew everybody's mind for at least 2 years straight after the release. "People studied that song backwards and forwards, and Mike was like the Charlie Parker of all these motherf*ckers," says a fellow myka-holic, remembering the hype of the group. By 1993, the "Fellowship" was signed to Island Records - 4th & B'Way, and released their landmark album Innercity Griots. To date, the "Fellowship†have released To Whom it May it Concern, Inner City Griots, Shockadoom and their last album Temptations, released in 2002. Currently, all of the members have come together to record a new Freestyle Fellowship album, The Promise, which will come out in February, 2011. "To say that Freestyle Fellowship significantly influenced West Coast hiphop is like saying that Jesus was a pivotal figure in Christianity. --Pitchfork HAIKU D'EAT - During his life with Freestyle Fellowship, Myka 9 was also featured on the Project Blowed compilation in 1994, and then came together with Aceyalone and Abstract Rude to form Haiku D'Etat. The band's first self-titled album, released in 1997 is considered a classic, merging Hip Hop with a Jazz influence that is evidenced in both the lyrics and the production. In 2004, the band reformed to record "Coup De Theatre," which featured production from Blowedians DJ Drez and Fat Jack, Chief Xcel of Blackalicious as well as Myka's own productions. Today, Myka has achieved much success in many collaborative and solo album efforts beyond Freestyle Fellowship & Haiku D'Etat. He has been consistently releasing albums, and constantly strives to achieve new perspective and consciousness, partnering regularly with many acclaimed producers and artists for his next musical quest. He prides himself in achieving success as a MC not only in hip-hop, but other genres such as jazz, dancehall, drum n bass and dub step. Destruct -from Los Angeles, CA -As one of the hardest working emcees in L.A. today, Destruct has shown what it takes to gain acclaim and respect in one of the most unforgiving music scenes in the world. Born on August 16th, 1988 in Los Angeles, CA to a Brazilian mother and Chilean father. All throughout his life he was exposed to diverse genres of music ranging from Samba to Rock en Espanol. By the age of 6 Destruct became fascinated with hip-hop music and started rapping & beatboxing. At the age of 17 Destruct entered the L.A. hip-hop scene and within his first three years, he has rocked hundreds of shows with legends like KRS-One, Slum Village, Dilated Peoples, Rakim, Psycho Realm, Method Man from Wu-Tang & more. He has also collaborated with artists such as Grammy award-winning Sirah, Sean Price, Kev Brown, Blu and Exile to just name a few. It's been a decade that Destruct has been in the music scene and has released 32 studio albums including two with his live band "Inner City Soul". He has been blessed as well to run his own studio "Area 52" in the city of Van Nuys, California, where he provides recording and executive producer services. He also has a film production company now called “The Resident People” where he has directed and filmed several music videos and short films with much more to come. All and all Destruct is here to be much more than your everyday Hip Hop artist, but a true contributor to the culture and lifestyle, progressing the movement forward. Destruct is here for a legacy, not a trend. DJ Zole -from Los Angeles, CA -Music Producer - Turntablist - Audio Engineer - Tour DJ - Global Artist - Strange Famous - KTF - Project Blowed TBA - - |