Door: 9pm| Show: 10pm
Cost $20| 21+
"You always hear the word 'legendary' as if it's like, 'Wow, they did something a long time ago and haven't been prevalent all through the years.'"
"Legendary" is far from a hyperbolic claim. Emcees Myka 9, Self Jupiter, Aceyalone, and P.E.A.C.E., along with DJ Kiilu Grand, have made an indelible mark on hip-hop since the independent release of 1991's ”To Whom It May Concern,” traveling in stream-of-consciousness rhymes, intricate wordplay, powerful battle raps and thoughtful spoken word poetry that incorporated jazz, funk, soul and reggae all under the umbrella of hip-hop. With subsequent releases Innercity Griots, Shockadoom and Temptations (the former instantly earning "classic" status upon its release), the Los Angeles-based group rose from their initial ciphers at the storied Good Life Café and solidified their stronghold as influential leaders in the underground hip-hop movement.
Each member comes from a diverse musical background and brings with them a pedigree and virtuosity other hip-hop groups can only dream about. But if the members of Freestyle Fellowship never recorded another note, their contributions, both individually and collectively, would still be firmly established in the hip-hop firmament. For this perfectionist group of consummate artists, though, there's still work to do.
"We're doing this for the fans and to carry on with the legacy that we never continued," says Myka 9. "We do think about the legacy, but we don't get hung up on that because that'll stifle your creativity to keep doing more. In the end, there ain't nothing like a family. You can live on your own all you want, but it's always better if you got family."
"It's not the first coming or the second coming," adds Aceyalone. "This is what we promised."
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