Q-Tip, The Cool Kids On Board For 2K Sports' 4th Annual Bouce Tour

[J-Banks]

Q-Tip, The Cool Kids On Board For 2K Sports' 4th Annual Bouce Tour
Published: Monday - October 27, 2008

Q-Tip and duo The Cool Kids have been tapped by 2K Sports -- the publishing label behind the popular basketball gaming series NBA 2K -- to headline their 4th annual Bouce Tour.

The tour is the latest installment of 2K's series of live events, coming on the heels of the release of their latest title, "NBA 2K9." It will hit 20 different cities beginning in November through December.

"Q-Tip killed it last year on the 2K8 Bounce Tour and we're honored to have him back on tour with us. He's a legend in the game, and one of the most influential artists in hip-hop culture," said Tim Rosa, director of brand and lifestyle marketing at 2K Sports. "We're also excited to have The Cool Kids performing new material on the tour. Their music is unique and positive, their vibe is independent and authentic, and they roll with their own signature style, all of which reflect the same attributes we strive for with our games."

After headlining the Bounce Tour in 2006, which helped reunite A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip returns with hip-hop pioneer, EPMD's DJ Scratch, to perform new tracks from his upcoming solo album, The Renaissance, along with other classics. The Cool Kids, who have already partnered with 2K Sports on a variety of efforts including recording an exclusive track titled "2K Pennies" and having playable in-game characters, will perform as the opening act on the tour. Fans can also now download the "2K Pennies" track for free, exclusively through the dedicated 2K Sports website, 2KSports.com/CoolKids.

In addition to the live music, the Bounce Tour will provide fans with an exciting opportunity to play the latest games by 2K Sports, check out different visual vignettes of games displayed throughout the show, and receive exclusive gear and other giveaways.

For more information about the 4th annual Bounce Tour, and to find the nearest stop, visit 2KSports.com/BounceTour.

Tour dates are as follows:

11/05 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
11/07 - Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
11/08 - Denver, CO @ Cervantes Ballroom
11/10 - Portland, OR @ Roseland
11/11 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
11/13 - San Francisco, CA @ Mezzanine
11/15 - Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
11/16 - Las Vegas, CA @ House of Blues
11/17 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee
11/19 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
11/20 - Austin, TX @ Stubb's
11/21 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
11/22 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
11/24 - Atlanta, GA @ Centerstage
11/26 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
11/28 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
11/29 - Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend
11/30 - Washington D.C. @ 930 Club
12/02 - New York, NY @ Nokia
12/03 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocodero

Source: Ballerstatus