Rakim Announces Fall Tour; Gives Up-And-Comers Chance To Open His Show

The Gatfather · 08-24-2006, 12:40 PM

He is one of the most respected hip-hop veterans in the game. Few artists have had as great an impact on the development and progression of the art-form's lyrical style as Rakim. He is a legend, who is still doing it today.

Fresh off headlining crowds in Boston, New York's Central Park and along the East Coast, the rapper has announced that he will head out on a national tour hitting 25 different markets, including Los Angeles, DC and Chicago to name a few, throughout the month of September.

DJ Kid Capri will be backing Rakim along with artists Ras Kass, Styles P, Brother Ali and a host of other special guests.

Also, a very unique opportunity is being offered for up-and-comers looking for some much needed recognition, by auditioning for a spot on stage opening for the God MC. The Brooklyn Bodega (BrooklynBodega.com), who will serve as the online headquarters for the tour and tour related content, will select several markets and allow aspiring MCs to audition for the opening slot via YouTube and Myspace.

"The Bodega considers it an honor to be a part of his tour," said James Blagden, Creative Director for Brooklyn Bodega. "Just as Rakim revolutionized hip-hop from Paid In Full through The Master, online social networks have revolutionized the way people are introduced to new music. It's incredible that a legend of Rakim's status is embracing this new industry reality at such a grassroots level. Winning a chance to open up for Rakim is a rare opportunity for virtually any artist to possibly share a stage with a true legend of hip-hop."

Interested artists should visit BrooklynBodega.com for specifics.

Confirmed tour stops are as follows:

09/01 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
09/02 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse
09/04 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
09/05 - Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse
09/06 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
09/07 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
09/08 - Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
09/10 - San Francisco, CA @ Slims
09/12 - Park City, UT @ Suede
09/13 - Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Tavern
09/14 - Denver, CO @ The Roxy
09/16 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
09/17 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
09/18 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
09/19 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere's
09/20 - Cincinnati, OH @ Annie's
09/22 - Detroit, MI @ Fine Arts Theater
09/23 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
09/27 - Carrboro, NC @ Cats Cradle
09/28 - Atlanta, GA @ Eleven50
09/29 - Charlotte, NC @ Amos
09/30 - Washington DC @ 930 Club

d-jay · 08-24-2006, 12:48 PM

1st props Buffalo is the closest 1 2 me.

ImmortalTechnique · 08-24-2006, 12:50 PM

in chi town on my birthday, baby

daKiz · 08-24-2006, 12:53 PM

propz on this

InfamousQBC · 08-24-2006, 01:09 PM

Major Propz that's great that he goin on tour it's gonna be crazy. He's the only real legend alive right now.

Westsidestory · 08-24-2006, 01:10 PM

Papoose should be in it

The Gatfather · 08-24-2006, 01:12 PM

iss good that they still have some real hip hop music unlike the fake shit with d4l, mike jones, dfb, n yung joc

NY State of Mind · 08-24-2006, 01:14 PM

thanx for info

EdG810 · 08-24-2006, 01:26 PM

MAJOR PROPS

Rakim is one tha best rappers of all time!!!

It's tha R

Lyrical Menace · 08-24-2006, 02:03 PM

Props on that shit
Don't he got an album comin out

adversary · 08-24-2006, 02:41 PM

who cares bout rakim? cept hes on bank's new albom

BWS4LIFE/GUNOT · 08-24-2006, 03:04 PM

All Ready The MVP · 08-24-2006, 04:12 PM

propsssssssss

Zhiwai · 08-24-2006, 06:44 PM

Props on this

Nokster · 08-24-2006, 06:46 PM

I gotta go to this..

Nokster · 08-24-2006, 06:48 PM

FUCK ITS 18+ ...

Nokster · 08-24-2006, 06:51 PM

Fuck I Want To Go...

I Might Get A Fake Id.....

Hakaroodi · 08-24-2006, 07:01 PM

propz man.. Ra defo a legend man.. duke lyrical genius..

EdG810 · 08-24-2006, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGame323

Fuck I Want To Go...

I Might Get A Fake Id.....

hope u don't get

EdG810 · 08-24-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hakaroodi

propz man.. Ra defo a legend man.. duke lyrical genius..

you can bet your ballz he is ---no homo

SM596 · 08-24-2006, 07:13 PM

good looks

Bronx_Nigga_G · 08-24-2006, 09:29 PM

propz on da info nigga his shows are hot

JoshNeal123 · 08-24-2006, 09:50 PM

props......

Yung_Rich · 08-24-2006, 10:28 PM

iight props

bayAreaSLAP · 08-24-2006, 10:32 PM

HOLY SHIT, rakim will be hittin the bay sept 10

08-24-2006, 12:40 PM	#1
The Gatfather Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,436 Repped: 519 Repped 2,049 Times in 381 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rakim Announces Fall Tour; Gives Up-And-Comers Chance To Open His Show Rakim Announces Fall Tour; Gives Up-And-Comers Chance To Open His Show He is one of the most respected hip-hop veterans in the game. Few artists have had as great an impact on the development and progression of the art-form's lyrical style as Rakim. He is a legend, who is still doing it today. Fresh off headlining crowds in Boston, New York's Central Park and along the East Coast, the rapper has announced that he will head out on a national tour hitting 25 different markets, including Los Angeles, DC and Chicago to name a few, throughout the month of September. DJ Kid Capri will be backing Rakim along with artists Ras Kass, Styles P, Brother Ali and a host of other special guests. Also, a very unique opportunity is being offered for up-and-comers looking for some much needed recognition, by auditioning for a spot on stage opening for the God MC. The Brooklyn Bodega (BrooklynBodega.com), who will serve as the online headquarters for the tour and tour related content, will select several markets and allow aspiring MCs to audition for the opening slot via YouTube and Myspace. "The Bodega considers it an honor to be a part of his tour," said James Blagden, Creative Director for Brooklyn Bodega. "Just as Rakim revolutionized hip-hop from Paid In Full through The Master, online social networks have revolutionized the way people are introduced to new music. It's incredible that a legend of Rakim's status is embracing this new industry reality at such a grassroots level. Winning a chance to open up for Rakim is a rare opportunity for virtually any artist to possibly share a stage with a true legend of hip-hop." Interested artists should visit BrooklynBodega.com for specifics. Confirmed tour stops are as follows: 09/01 - Austin, TX @ Emo's 09/02 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse 09/04 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater 09/05 - Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse 09/06 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 09/07 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 09/08 - Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues 09/10 - San Francisco, CA @ Slims 09/12 - Park City, UT @ Suede 09/13 - Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Tavern 09/14 - Denver, CO @ The Roxy 09/16 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue 09/17 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 09/18 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue 09/19 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere's 09/20 - Cincinnati, OH @ Annie's 09/22 - Detroit, MI @ Fine Arts Theater 09/23 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom 09/27 - Carrboro, NC @ Cats Cradle 09/28 - Atlanta, GA @ Eleven50 09/29 - Charlotte, NC @ Amos 09/30 - Washington DC @ 930 Club

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Westsidestory Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SouthSide Chicago Posts: 2,898 Repped: 402 Repped 20 Times in 4 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	Papoose should be in it __________________ myspace.com/elitemind112

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Nokster ♫, $, & ♀ = Life. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,903 Repped: 758 Repped 2,445 Times in 837 Posts Neg Reps: 44 Neg Repped at 104 Times in 85 Posts	Fuck I Want To Go... I Might Get A Fake Id..... __________________ Los Scandalous.

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d-jay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Heartbeat, Connecticut Posts: 446 Repped: 22 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	1st props Buffalo is the closest 1 2 me.

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ImmortalTechnique OPEN WIDE! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brew City, Milwaukee Posts: 3,042 Repped: 189 Repped 845 Times in 371 Posts Neg Reps: 7 Neg Repped at 235 Times in 142 Posts	in chi town on my birthday, baby

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daKiz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 591 Repped: 1 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	propz on this

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InfamousQBC Blue Diamonds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southside Queens Posts: 11,221 Repped: 8,874 Repped 456 Times in 59 Posts Neg Reps: 21 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Major Propz that's great that he goin on tour it's gonna be crazy. He's the only real legend alive right now.

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The Gatfather Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,436 Repped: 519 Repped 2,049 Times in 381 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	iss good that they still have some real hip hop music unlike the fake shit with d4l, mike jones, dfb, n yung joc

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NY State of Mind all nas needs is one mic Join Date: May 2006 Location: far away from you Posts: 376 Repped: 1 Repped 36 Times in 12 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanx for info

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EdG810 Tha Babyface Gangsta Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,552 Repped: 679 Repped 886 Times in 196 Posts Neg Reps: 50 Neg Repped at 14 Times in 9 Posts	MAJOR PROPS Rakim is one tha best rappers of all time!!! It's tha R

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Lyrical Menace Duh Nigga Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ima G Posts: 10,614 Repped: 3,504 Repped 482 Times in 90 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 5 Times in 5 Posts	Props on that shit Don't he got an album comin out

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adversary Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CA Posts: 1,613 Repped: 301 Repped 94 Times in 25 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 2 Times in 2 Posts	who cares bout rakim? cept hes on bank's new albom

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Hakaroodi G-UNIT SOLDIER Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 30,516 Repped: 14,425 Repped 952 Times in 224 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 49 Times in 45 Posts	propz man.. Ra defo a legend man.. duke lyrical genius.. __________________

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bayAreaSLAP Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Bay Posts: 2,514 Repped: 0 Repped 11 Times in 8 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	HOLY SHIT, rakim will be hittin the bay sept 10

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