Watch Atmosphere perform "Became" live at 89.3 The Current

Rhymesayers — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:42:00 -0600

Yesterday our friends at 89.3 the Current released live audio of Atmosphere in-studio performance and interview from last week, and today we're pleased to give you the video recording of "Became" from the new album The Family Sign. Check it out below!

Listen to an interview + live recordings of "Became", "Blamegame", and "The Abusing Of The Rib"

Tonight's show in Minneapolis is Sold Out, but you can still get some tickets for Rochester and St. Cloud if you hurry!

2.22 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue: SOLD OUT! | RSVP

2.23 - Duluth, MN @ Clyde Iron Works: SOLD OUT! | RSVP

2.25 - Rochester, MN @ Mayo Civic Center Auditorium: Buy Tickets | RSVP
Tickets also available at Mayo Civic Center Box Office

2.26 - St. Cloud, MN @ SCSU Atwood Center Ballroom: Buy Tickets | RSVP
Tickets also avai...

Grieves & Budo to play Treefort Music Fest in Boise, ID on March 23rd

Rhymesayers — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:42:00 -0600

Atmosphere added to 2012 Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City

Rhymesayers — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:44:00 -0600

Just announced! On June 23rd, Atmosphere will join Passion Pit, Chromeo, Duck Sauce, Major Lazer, and more on Randall's Island in New York City.

Early-bird tickets will be on sale HERE starting tomorrow at 5am EST.

Head to GovernorsBallMusicFestival.com for information on tickets, travel, the full line-up, and more!

Grab Atmosphere's latest album The Family Sign from Fifth Element or iTunes today!

Audio: Exclusive Atmosphere performance and interview on The Current

Rhymesayers — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:43:00 -0600

Last week before heading out on the Welcome To Minnesota Tour, Atmosphere stopped by The Current's studios in St. Paul and performed "Became", "Blamegame", and "Abusing Of The Rib", and also did an interview where Slug discussed the tour, the creative process behind creating music videos, and what it means to be a part of the local music community. Check out the stream below!

There are still tickets available for tonight's show in Bemidji - buy online now or get to the venue early to make sure you can get in!

2.21 - Bemidji, MN @ Sanford Center Ballroom: Buy Tickets | RSVP
Tickets also available at Sanford Center Ballroom

2.22 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue: SOLD OUT! | RSVP

2.23 - Duluth, MN @ Clyde Iron Works: SOLD OUT! | RSVP

2.25 - Rochester, MN @ Mayo Civic Center Auditorium:...

Rhymesayers CEO Siddiq featured in new interview with HipHopDX

Rhymesayers — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:08:00 -0600

"The Company Man" over at HipHopDX recently highlighted Siddiq, the CEO of Rhymesayers in a new in-depth interview that discusses the current state of the music industry, touring, the success of Atmosphere, and more!

Check out a snippet below and then head to HipHopDX for the full thing.

HipHopDX: Rhymesayers Entertainment is approaching 16 years. How have you been able to stay successful in the midst of a rapidly consolidating industry and an explosion in technology for the past decade and a half?

Siddiq: For starters, a lot of our [business model] was just built out of necessity. All of us were actually involved. I used to do production. Then I took that shift as we got more serious and started to focus on the business side. Fortunately, it came out of need. Being from Minnesota, there’s...

New Atmosphere and Rhymesayers merch available on the Welcome To Minnesota Tour

Rhymesayers — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:33:00 -0600

Atmosphere's Welcome To Minnesota Tour with Kill The Vultures, Big Quarters, MaLLy, and BK-One starts tonight in Mankato, MN - and RSE and Atmosphere want to make sure you're ready for the Minnesota cold.

The fresh-off-the-press tour shirt will be available at the merch table starting tonight, as well as the new items below! Cold hands? Check out the new gloves, also available.

Get your tickets for the tour stops in Bemidji, Rochester, and St. Cloud before it's too late!

2.20 - Mankato, MN @ Verizon Wireless Center Ballroom: SOLD OUT! | RSVP

2.21 - Bemidji, MN @ Sanford Center Ballroom: Buy Tickets | RSVP
Tickets also available at Sanford Center Ballroom

2.22 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue: SOLD OUT! | RSVP

2.23 - Duluth, MN @ Clyde Iron Works: SOLD OUT! | RSVP

2.25 - Rochester, M...

I Self Devine announces next show in The Culture Series, Reports From The Field on March 24th!

Rhymesayers — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:54:00 -0600

Heads up Twin Cities! After TWO Sold Out shows in The Culture Series, I Self Devine just announced the third show to accompany the third mixtape in the series, coming soon. Get your tickets now so you don't miss out!

I Self will be joined by Mike The Martyr, Mankwe Ndosi ft. Medium Zach, Big Quarters, Illuminous 3, and DJs Shannon Blowtorch & Simone Steppa Dujour.

Advance tickets for the show are only $10. Get yours today before the show at Fifth Element , The Depot , and Electric Fetus , and Online via eTix. This is an 18+ event. RSVP now.

Stay tuned to Rhymesayers.com for updates on The Sounds Of Low Class America and The Culture Series. And be sure to follow I Self Devine on Twitter & Facebook for daily updates.

On Twitter? Use #TheCultureSeries and #TheSoundsOfLowClassAmerica hashtag to...

I Self Devine playing at 7th St. Entry in Minneapolis tonight!

Rhymesayers — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:15:00 -0600

Tonight, I Self Devine will be celebrating The Upliftment Struggle with the second show in The Culture Series at the 7th St. Entry in Downtown Minneapolis with I.B.E., Ill Chemistry , Maria Isa, and DJs Plain Ole Bill and Kool Akiem.

Advance tickets for the show are only $10. Get yours today before the show at Fifth Element , The Depot , and Electric Fetus , and Online via eTix. This is an 18+ event. RSVP now.

Stream The Upliftment Struggle below. Download HERE. Watch "Conversations With I Self Devine" on YouTube.

Stay tuned to Rhymesayers.com for updates on The Sounds Of Low Class America and The Culture Series. And be sure to follow I Self Devine on Twitter & Facebook for daily updates.

On Twitter? Use #TheCultureSeries and #TheSoundsOfLowClassAmerica hashtag to join the conversation abo...

Rhymesayers & IPR launch first ever Rhymesayers College Scholarship

Rhymesayers — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:02:00 -0600

Rhymesayers & IPR are preparing to launch the first Rhymesayers College Scholarship!

If you'll be at one of Atmosphere's Welcome To Minnesota Tour shows head to the merch table to look for a brochure about the program to learn more.

More details about the program and scholarship coming soon!

Tickets now available for Grieves & Budo in Seattle, WA on May 4th!

Rhymesayers — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:02:00 -0600

Tickets are now available to see Grieves & Budo rocking their first Seattle show since the release of Together/Apart!

Make sure you're at The Crocodile in Seattle on May 4th, 2012 to see them with friends Prof, DJ Fundo, and the Break Lites.v

Tickets are $12 advance/$15 at doors. This is an All Ages show.

You can Buy Tickets Online now or pick yours up at Sonic Boom Records .

Check out the video message below and get your tickets today!

RSVP on Facebook

Video: Grieves & Budo update from The Snowstorm Music Tour

Rhymesayers — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:32:00 -0600

Grieves and Budo have been on the road on The Snowstorm Music Tour for a little over a week now - and the response playing for new crowds has been great! Check out the video update from them below to learn more about what it's like to be on the road. Get your tickets for the show nearest you so you don't miss the action!

02.16.12 - Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom: Buy Tickets
02.17.12 - Waterloo, IA @ McElroy Auditorium: Buy Tickets
02.18.12 - Fargo, ND @ Concert Hall at The Venue: Buy Tickets
02.20.12 - Billings, MT @ Shrine Auditorium: Buy Tickets
02.21.12 - Missoula, MT @ Adams Center: Buy Tickets

RSVP on Facebook

More information is available at SnowstormMusicTour.com

You can buy Grieves' new album Together/Apart from Fifth Element, iTunes, Amazon, Best Buy and your favorite local in...

The Welcome To Minnesota Tour show in Mankato, MN is SOLD OUT!

Rhymesayers — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:58:00 -0600

We just received word that the first show on Atmosphere's Welcome To Minnesota Tour show in Mankato next Monday is SOLD OUT.

Bemidji, Rochester, and St. Cloud still all have tickets available, but they're moving fast! The tour begins in less than a week, don't miss your chance to see Atmosphere with Kill The Vultures, Big Quarters, Mally, and BK-One.

2.20 - Mankato, MN @ Verizon Wireless Center Ballroom: SOLD OUT! | RSVP

2.21 - Bemidji, MN @ Sanford Center Ballroom: Buy Tickets | RSVP
Tickets also available at Sanford Center Ballroom

2.22 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue: SOLD OUT! | RSVP

2.23 - Duluth, MN @ Clyde Iron Works: SOLD OUT! | RSVP

2.25 - Rochester, MN @ Mayo Civic Center Auditorium: Buy Tickets | RSVP
Tickets also available at Mayo Civic Center Box Office

2.26 - St. Cl...

New music video: Atmosphere - "Became"

Rhymesayers — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:17:00 -0600

What started out as an idea and a few meetings is now a reality. Check out Atmosphere's "Became" below! For the last three months, High School and College students have been working with Creative professionals, Rhymesayers, and Atmosphere to create this unique video.

Click here to watch the behind the scenes documentary and learn more about the project.

Thank you to everyone that was involved!

Brother Ali added to 2012 Paid Dues Festival

Rhymesayers — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:15:00 -0600

If you missed our friend Murs' announcement on Ustream just now, Brother Ali will be rocking with tons of other artists at The 7th Annual Paid Dues Festival in San Bernardino, CA on April 7, 2012.

Head to PaidDuesFestival.com for more details on the event. Buy Tickets. RSVP on Facebook.

Check out the latest from Brother Ali - The Bite Marked Heart, for free!.

Stream below, or DOWNLOAD for FREE.

Peep the video for "Shine On", produced by Jake One and featuring Nikki Jean.

Behind The Scenes Documentary of Atmosphere's "Became" Music Video

Rhymesayers — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:49:00 -0600

From October 2011 to January 2012 a music video was collaboratively made for the song "Became" by Atmosphere. High School and College students were given the unique chance to hold the reigns on this project, and put their own creative spin on things.

The result was a collaboration story with The Minnesota School of Business, MTS Digital Media Academy, Rhymesayers Entertainment, Visumm Media, Alex Horner Pictures, Hickey Photography, Hanson Creative Group, Jeremy Wanek, Tom Okins, Nick Mihalevich, and Cinequipt.

Check out the documentary below and stay tuned for the video!

Less than a week until I Self Devine's The Upliftment Struggle Release show!

Rhymesayers — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:07:00 -0600

You've got less than a week to pick up your tickets for I Self Devine's The Upliftment Struggle release show on Sunday, February 19th with I.B.E., Ill Chemistry , Maria Isa, and DJs Plain Ole Bill and Kool Akiem.

Advance tickets for the show are only $10 - they're moving fast Get yours now at Fifth Element , The Depot , and Electric Fetus , and Online via eTix. This is an 18+ event. RSVP now.

Check out the new video for "Up Aboves", and get The Upiftment Struggle for free below!

Video Directed by Dave Wilson

Stream The Upliftment Struggle below. Download for FREE HERE.

Watch "Conversations With I Self Devine" on YouTube.

Stay tuned to Rhymesayers.com for updates on The Sounds Of Low Class America and The Culture Series. And be sure to follow I Self Devine on Twitter & Facebook for daily u...

Grieves & Budo announce May 4th show in Seattle, WA!

Rhymesayers — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:59:00 -0600

Grieves & Budo are happy to announce their first Seattle show since the release of Together/Apart! The fun happens on May 4th, 2012 and will be at The Crocodile .

After being on the road nearly non-stop since June, they are bringing their live show back to the city where everything started for them.

Tickets are $12 advance/$15 at doors and is All Ages. The show also features friends Prof, DJ Fundo, and the Break Lites.

Tickets will be on sale this Friday, February 17th. Stay tuned!

RSVP on Facebook

Brother Ali releases FREE 7 song EP, The Bite Marked Heart

Rhymesayers — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:44:00 -0600

Brother Ali is offering up a FREE 7 song EP for your listening pleasure. The Bite Marked Heart features Phonte , Stokley Williams , Singer/songwriter Nikki Jean and Aby Wolf. Beats provided by Jake One and Ant. Ali is currently putting the finishing touches on his 6th studio album Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color. Join the conversation on twitter - #thebitemarkedheart.

Stream below, or DOWNLOAD for FREE.

Check out the video below for "Shine On", produced by Jake One and featuring Nikki Jean.

Directed by Dave Wilson. DP: Ryan Thompson. Gaffer: Dave Underhill. Producer/AD: John Cromwell. Featuring: Liv Meadows. Shot On Location at Heidi's Restaurant.

Stay tuned for more from Brother Ali in 2012! Don't miss him in Europe this May.

Brother Ali: BrotherAli.com | Facebook | Twit...

Brother Ali releases new video for "Shine On"

Rhymesayers — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:58:00 -0600

Check out the new video for Brother Ali's new song "Shine On" featuring Nikki Jean! The Bite Marked Heart drops Monday, February 13th.

Directed by Dave Wilson. DP: Ryan Thompson. Gaffer: Dave Underhill. Producer/AD: John Cromwell. Featuring: Liv Meadows. Shot On Location at Heidi's Restaurant.

Enter your email below for a FREE download of the track, produced by Jake One.

Grieves and Budo begin The Snowstorm Music Tour tonight!

Rhymesayers — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:36:00 -0600

Grieves and Budo begin the Snowstorm Music Tour tonight! Joined by T-Pain, Gym Class Heroes, Cris Cab, and Outasight, this tour is sure to make some noise in the Northern half of the country this winter.

The duo hit the stage at 7:15pm tonight in Springfield, IL. Get there early so you don't miss out!

Please Note: The Battle Creek, MI and Green Bay, WI shows have been cancelled. Refunds are available at point of purchase, please contact the box office with any questions

02.09.12 - Springfield, IL @ Prairie Capitol Center: Buy Tickets
02.10.12 - Dekalb, IL @ NIU Center: Buy Tickets
02.11.12 - Lincoln, NE @ Pershing Auditorium Buy Tickets
02.12.12 - Sioux City, IA @ Tyson Events Center: Buy Tickets
02.14.12 - Rapid City, SD @ Rushmore Plaza Civic Center: Buy Tickets
02.15.12 - Brookings, SD ...

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