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Continue readingDanny Brown Brings Quaranta ’24 Tour to Denver
According to the calendar, spring began last week. In typical Colorado fashion, however, winter’s presence was heavily felt Sunday night as fans arrived to Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom to see Danny Brown. While the temperature dropped outside, things heated up inside with a night of captivating alternative rap performances.
Last fall, Danny Brown came to town to perform with underground hip-hop duo Atmosphere at Red Rocks. This time around, the rapper stopped by for a more intimate performance in support of his album Quaranta. The show featured opening performances from Bruiser Wolf and Hook.
Bruiser Wolf
Bruiser Wolf is a member of the Detroit-based and Danny Brown-led collective and record label Bruiser Brigade. The rapper first garnered attention in 2021 with his debut album Dope Game Stupid. With his distinct voice and style, his association with group leader and frequent collaborator Danny Brown comes as no surprise.
From the moment he stepped on the stage, Bruiser Wolf kept the audience engaged with singalongs and chants. The rapper performed tracks from his debut album as well as his recently released sophomore project, My Story Got Stories.
Bruiser Wolf’s animated flow and comedic lyrics were even more striking in person, especially on high-energy songs like “2 Bad.” The set ended on a more serious note as Bruiser Wolf paid tribute to his deceased parents before performing “Momma Was a Dopefiend.” This heartfelt rendition was the emotional peak of the rapper’s performance and maybe even the entire night.
Hook
To say that Riverside, California rapper Hook has a unique musical style would be an understatement. Known for her off-kilter flows and abstract beats, Hook’s unconventional approach to hip-hop has led her to pave her own lane in the genre. The rapper made a great addition to the show’s lineup and her vibrant performance was one of the highlights of the night.
There was a clear vibe shift as Hook took the stage. To start off, the rapper took a minute to hype up the crowd. She achieved this by playing hip-hop hits such as Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That” and Travis Scott’s rage anthem “FE!N.” With the mood established, the distorted bass of Hook’s “GAMEBOY” then boomed through the sound system and the performance began.
Moshpits ensued almost immediately, and Hook kept demanding the same energy from the crowd throughout the set. The rapper’s setlist spanned songs from throughout her career before ending on a selection from her new album, CASTLE. She stated that Denver was one of the first cities to see these tracks performed live.
Danny Brown
Over the last decade, Danny Brown (real name Daniel Dewan Sewell) has become a household name. Rising to stardom with his project XXX, Brown has built a solid following and crafted a critically acclaimed discography. With a signature high-pitched voice and unmistakable laugh, the rapper’s eccentric raps range from introspective to funny, and even raunchy and explicit at times.
Brown’s collaborative nature and versatility have allowed him to engage in multiple sectors inside and outside of hip-hop. From features with mainstream rappers like ASAP Rocky to underground emcees like billy woods and even indie-pop artists like Purity Ring, Danny Brown’s range knows no bounds. Last year, he released a full-length collaborative project with experimental rapper JPEGMAFIA.
The focus of the current tour, however, is Brown’s sixth studio album Quaranta. A central theme of the 2011 album XXX is the rapper’s age of 30 years. Quaranta follows a similar approach as Brown offers insight into his life as he enters his 40s.
Quaranta ’24
The album’s opening sample — which states, “In Italian, 40 is quaranta” — echoed through the venue before a cloaked Danny Brown finally emerged on stage. The rapper then performed the first four songs from the album. At one point he restarted the album’s lead single, “Tantor,” while exclaiming, “There’s too much love in this room, I’m overwhelmed!”
After a few quips about DIA conspiracies, the rapper reminisced about his Denver performances over the last 10 years. Brown then proceeded to perform a selection of songs from his earlier albums.
The crowd erupted as he transitioned into a sequence of tracks from 2023’s SCARING THE HOES beginning with “Steppa Pig.” The chaotic beats rumbled through the room as Danny’s raps effortlessly flowed over them. After some more throwbacks, the rapper was joined on stage by Bruiser Wolf for a rendition of their collaboration “Y.B.P.”
Before ending the show with his standout single “Grown Up,” Brown took a moment to thank the audience for their continued support throughout the years. He also joked that aside from getting a contact high from the crowd, he was five days from reaching one year of sobriety.
Overall, the show consisted of exciting hip-hop showcases that kept Denver fans captivated the whole night. Bruiser Wolf, Hook, and Danny Brown all managed to deliver focused performances that perfectly capped off the first weekend of spring.
Photos by Grey Scheinman
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$UICIDEBOY$ Announce Their Off-the-Wall Return to Arizona
G59 Record$ and $UICIDEBOY$ just announced their annual Grey Day Tour for 2023. With over 40 stops, they will be making their way through the country including a pit stop on October 6th at the Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.
This show is Produced by Relentless Beats, Universatile Music, and AEG Presents. The tour will also have support acts such as Ghostemane, City Morgue, Freddie Dredd, Sematary and Ramirez.
Who Are The $UICIDEBOY$?
The eccentric, New Orleans-bred duo of Scott Arcenuax Jr. aka $crim and Aristos Petrou aka Ruby da Cherry started creating music in 2014. Their output channels the fight against their inner demons into a deep, satirical, and prophetic vision of hip-hop with punk intensity. $B currently have over 10 million monthly listeners across various music platforms.
This month, the $UICIDEBOY$ are releasing the Yin Yang Tapes — a four-part conceptual EP series. Each Friday in May, a four-song EP named after one of the four seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter) will be released. Along with the music releases is a Japan-inspired animated video series made by Tristan Zammit. Tracks from the EPs have already landed on Spotify’s Top 10 US Song Debut Charts, and videos from the EPs have landed on YouTube’s Top Trending Music Charts. A link to stream the EPs is here and the videos are on the $UICIDEBOY$ YouTube channel.
Ticket Information
Tickets for all dates of $UICIDEBOY$ Grey Day 2023 are on sale now as of Friday, May 19th. General Admission tickets for the October 6th Phoenix date can be purchased directly at RelentlessBeats.com. This is a 16+ event.
For the most up-to-date information on the Arizona date of $UICIDEBOY$ Grey Day 2023 and all other Relentless Beats events, stay connected on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @RelentlessBeats.
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Love, Nostalgia and Homage: The ’90s Onward with Ice Cube at Broadmoor World Arena
There are few who know rap and hip-hop as well as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time: Ice Cube. Cube (aka O’Shea Jackson Sr.) is known not only in rap (N.W.A. and solo) but also in film and television (Lethal Injection, Boyz n the Hood, the Friday series).
Since Cube’s solo debut in 1990, the last 30+ years have been prosperous for the legend and the friends he has made along the way. With that friendship close in mind, the tributes every performer made at Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado kept the crowd jiving.
Icons and Legends
In his early teens, Ice Cube took an interest in music and began writing lyrics on his own, selling his first song to Eazy-E. Together with Dr. Dre they would help found N.W.A. 30 years have passed by, and still going strong, Ice Cube and friends pay tribute to past legends now resting in paradise.
All acts spoke about gangsta rap in its beginning and its evolution into widespread acceptance today. Never forgetting where everything started, Ice Cube has consistently proven that his roots are more than just solid. The progression of success between rap groups with which he’s been involved means the sky is the limit for his latest collaboration project known as Mount Westmore. The group only has one album out so far, with a small handful of singles on the side.
Honoring Roots
Each of the performances at Broadmoor was high in energy, leaving bodies bumping to the groove when given room. The first man onstage for the night of hype was Westside Boogie. Throwing in his own remixes and shout-outs to legends like Biggie and Eazy (a recurring theme through the night), he brought the energy to the stage and got us ready for the next big act. In between songs, he even brought a fan up onstage for a quick burst of freestyle.
We were hyped from the start of the show, and then Bone Thugs-n-Harmony took the reigns. They hit hard with their signature chopper rap. The night continued with the crowd swaying, screaming, and the crowd throwing up Ws. People made friends with the strangers beside them, rapping in time with the main acts.
Like a moth to a flame, Ice Cube came on stage and showed us who started the game. He performed tracks like “No Vaseline,” and even explained some of the history behind some of them. He delved into his personal history with Dre and Eazy with no negativity. Cube spoke of where he got his start and held a smile the whole night. Homage was paid to Eazy, Biggie, 2Pac, and all other greats lost over the years — but never forgotten. To wrap the whole show up, Ice Cube checked and made sure “Today Was a Good Day.”
Timeless Ice Cube
Ice Cube may always focus his own solo act, but it won’t be entirely exclusive. He’s currently headed on tour with the rest of the members from Mount Westmore, a rap supergroup formed in 2020. With no plans to stop any time soon, Ice Cube continues to be a creative powerhouse in his home genre.
Cube is a great example of the adage “if you do what you love you’ll never work a day in your life.” At the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs, he showed his love for the fans and gangsta rap itself.
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Gridlife: Alpine Horizon Fest: Cars and a Stacked Lineup
Do you love cars, racing, video games, or music? Then we have just the festival for you. Alpine Horizon Festival is taking place this September 9th through 11th. It guarantees 72 hours of jam packed goodies, including car culture immersion, music, camping, and more. This festival has a goal of merging multiple cultures under one badass festival. We all have more than one hobby so why not get to enjoy all of our favorite things in one place? With 14 artists on the lineup and tons of car experiences, this is gonna be a festival for the record books.
Festival Details
For the car junkies, there will be 100s of racecars, world renown drifters, and car shows.There are also track days available if you want to give your car a run or two. There are three different track options depending on your level of experience and all include both classroom and track sessions. If you aren’t quite car crazy yet and want to do more than look at cars or drive cars, there is a video-game barcade, rc drifting, a crazy craft drifting course and a killer lineup with music Friday and Saturday. So who all is playing?
The Lineup
With 10 artists playing between Friday and Saturday, this lineup is sure to have something for everyone. Headlining the event is Trippie Redd. He is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Mostly known for his SoundCloud bangers, he has over 1 million followers on the platform. His most liked song on the platform, “Dark Knight Dummo (ft. Travis Scott)” has gained over a million likes.
Also on the lineup is Sueco. Former beatmaker turned performer. Sueco has grown his rap career successfully, with artists like Offset, Illenium and Trippie Redd collaborating with him. Rap duo City Morgue is also performing. Formed in 2017, this duo has been through the game and back. Their first sold out show was in 2018 and they have only gained more of a following since then.
Lineup Part 2
Next on the lineup is Xavier Wulf. Born in Memphis, based in LA , Xavier Wulf is a founding father in the “trap-metal” genre. During the 2010s when it was just in its infancy, it went hand in hand with BMX culture. Xavier Wulf released his first solo project in 2012, although it wasn’t until the release of Blood Shore Season 1 in 2014 that Wulf started to develop the sound that he’s so well known for.
Up next, Coming all the way from Canada is Night Lovell. First going viral in 2014, Night Lovell is no stranger to fame and notoriety. He has been busy in the studio this year with his song, “Mr. Make Her Dance” that just dropped in April. Alabama rapper Jake Hill is also on the lineup. Most known for his diss track against Jake Paul’s, “It’s Everyday Bro”, his hype sound is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Haarper is also set to perform. Hailing from the Bay Area, Haarper has been on his grind and rise to top. His hard beats and grimy sound have led him to being a trending artist on SoundCloud. Wovvoka is also on the lineup. Getting her name from the shaman who created the Ghost Dance Movement, her music is described as high energy and you know she’s going to bring that same energy level to her set.
Adding some flavor to the mix, Puppet is bringing his punk-pop EDM sound to the festival too. Hailing from Chicago, Puppet is no stranger to the punk and grunge scene. Bringing the sounds from his childhood to the new sounds of EDM, Puppet has a unique sound. Wrapping up the lineup is the band Cliffdiver. Cliffdiver is an elevator emo pop band from Tulsa, Oklahoma. On their first tour since the pandemic, they are beyond excited to perform!
Lineup Part 3 & Thriller Records Takeover
Lastly, there will also be a Thriller Records Takeover with 4 of their artists slated to play. First up is Call Me Karizma. His new song, “Sad Money” dropped on SoundCloud on May 20th. His blend of hip-hop and punk music makes him a perfect addition to the lineup. Next on the Thriller Records lineup is Rain City Drive. Formerly known as Slaves, this band is no stranger to the limelight. Their song ,”Talk to a Friend” has over 17 million plays on Spotify.
Also on the lineup is AVOID. They are a band who avoids categorizing their sound into one genre. Known for being edgy, wacky and erratic; this is one set you are going to want to see. Wrapping up the Thriller Records Takeover is Not a Toy. Not a Toy members consider themselves a genre-bending collective versus a rock band. Their new self-titled EP is out now and gaining traction among listeners.
You’ve Got the Lineup Let’s Chat Tickets
So, now that you’ve heard all the cool fun things happening at Alpine Horizon, and you’ve been introduced to the sick and stacked lineup, let’s chat about ticket prices. GA tickets start at $95. It includes access Friday to Sunday. Events included in this event are the Paddock, Barcade, Showcase, and access to the music.
If you want to get fully immersed in the festival, VIP tickets start at only $195. They get you all the GA stuff, plus an EXTRA day. That’s right!! You will get early access on Thursday. On top of that, you also get a limited edition swag bag, a drift taxi raffle entry, a VIP only viewing area and bar. There is also camping available. Vehicle camping passes are $125 for the regular sized lots and $195 for the XL vehicle sites that want more than one tent set up. RV passes are also available for only $195.
Wrap Up
With camping, all things car lover, a barcade and a stacked lineup. This is one festival you just do not want to miss. With something for everyone, this is sure to be a banger! For more info and to purchase tickets, visit the Gridlife website.
