http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2009/08/06/asher-roth
Asher Roth
Thu., Aug. 6, 8:30 p.m., $25, with Kid Cudi, Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St., ticketmaster.com.
by Deesha Dyer
hip-hopWith the funny viral hit “I Love College,” Asher Roth did a huge belly flop into hip-pop. Crafted for the average kid who still actually buys music, the song made Roth nationally recognizable and Asleep in the Bread Aisle (SRC/Universal Motown) got ranked on several charts. Maybe his 15 minutes are stretching into an hour, but let’s let the local kid be. Philly represent! I mean, Morrisville. My bad.
Thu., Aug. 6, 8:30 p.m., $25, with Kid Cudi, Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St., ticketmaster.com.
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2009/08/06/sneaker-pimps-tour
Sneaker Pimps Tour
Sat., Aug. 8, 8 p.m., $18, with The Clipse, They Live, J. Cole, Stalley and Hustle Simmons, Starlight Ballroom, 460 N. Ninth St., sneakerpimps.net.
by Deesha Dyer
hip-hop
Sneakers are hip-hop’s most persistent fashion statement. From the days of “My Adidas” to now, when you’re stepping out to a show or party, your foot game has got to be on point. Australian Peter Fahey helped bind the music, art and kicks cultures together when he founded the annual Sneaker Pimps Tour in 2003. Co-headlining with 1,500 fancy pairs of sneakers at the Starlight Ballroom on Saturday are the fine and fashionable duo The Clipse. They have a solid fan base, but have yet to recapture the success of their 2002 debut, Lord Willin’, which featured hits like “Grindin” and “Cot Damn.” They’ve been working on a new album for what seems like forever, but kept ears wet with a series of mixtapes showcasing their Southern Virginia lyrical ability. Joining them will be Carolina rapper/producer J. Cole and Philly’s own Hustle Simmons. Come funky fresh and dress to impress.
Planetary Birthday Party
Sat., Aug. 8, 10 p.m., $5, with DJ Cru Cut, Bubble House, 3404 Sansom St., 215-243-0804, thebubblehouse.com.
by Deesha Dyer
Every first Saturday, DJ Cru Cut takes hold of the Bubble House and rocks out with his pimpin’ mix of hip-hop, R&B and anything else to make asses shake. This weekend the gig doubles as a birthday party for Planetary (from hip-hop group Outerspace). Maybe if you buy the birthday boy a shot, he’ll get on the mic and do a little something.
Sat., Aug. 8, 10 p.m., $5, with DJ Cru Cut, Bubble House, 3404 Sansom St., 215-243-0804, thebubblehouse.com.
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David Sale Benefit
Sun., Aug. 9, 9 p.m., $10, Sandman, Scholar, Adlib, Microphone Tone, Friascanb, 2ew Gunn Ciz, Nico the Beast, Authentic and Unique, Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com.
Dave Sale was the 22-year-old man beaten to death after a Phillies game during a grim July weekend that also saw several other murders in the city. In response, hip-hop artists from the tri-state area have thrown together a benefit show aimed at raising awareness and funds for Sale’s family. Performers include Adlib, Scholar, DEAP and more. It would be nice to go a year without writing about one of these shows.
Sun., Aug. 9, 9 p.m., $10, Sandman, Scholar, Adlib, Microphone Tone, Friascanb, 2ew Gunn Ciz, Nico the Beast, Authentic and Unique, Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com.
