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44 Conscious Hip Hop shows · 18 venues

Tuned to Conscious Hip Hop //Poetry as a weapon. It pairs heavy, boom-bap rhythm sections with razor-sharp, politically charged lyricism designed to spark revolution and challenge the status quo.

THU JUL 23•The Ballroom at Spider House

funk/experimental rock

Flyer Club

Post-Funk ConglomerateJagged · Groovy · Conceptual

FRI JUL 24•13th Floor

hip hop/soul/alternative

Wic Whitney

Soulful Rap StorytellerWarm · Introspective · Queer

Zach Lloyd

Contemporary TroubadourIntimate · Spiritual · Raw

MON JUL 27•Antone's Nightclub

Soul Man Sam

Texas Blues VeteranGritty · Soulful · Raw

THU JUL 30•Emo's

cloud rap/memphis rap

Chris Travis

Memphis WaterHazy · Dark · Hydro

FRI JUL 31•The 04 Center

roots rock/soul

Roger Blevins Jr.

Austin Soul SpecialistGritty · Rhythmic · Sincere

SUN AUG 2•Antone's Nightclub

Chief Cleopatra

Austin Soul-Rock AlchemistSultry · Gritty · Dynamic

MON AUG 3•ACL Live at The Moody Theater

contemporary r&b/r&b/alternative r&b

Ella Mai

R&B PowerhouseSmooth · Polished · Emotive

Ama Lou

Neo-Soul VisionaryTextural · Understated · Fluid

Girlfriend

Sensual Drill-Infused R&BSilky · Modern · Urban

SAT AUG 8•The Concourse Project

bass house/g-house

SIDEQUEST

Club WeaponHeavy · Kinetic · Rhythmic

TUE AUG 11•Moody Center

contemporary r&b/pop/dance-pop

Ne-Yo

The Modern GentlemanSuave · Polished · Melodic

Akon

Global Pop IconSmooth · Melodic · Rhythmic

FRI AUG 14•Emo's

reggae rock/pop rap/hip hop

Little Stranger

Quirky Hip-HopGroovy · Laid-back · Melodic

Jarv

Lyrical Flow SpecialistTechnical · Eclectic · Funky

Damn Skippy

Lowcountry Lyrical RaconteurWitty · Soulful · Coastal

FRI AUG 14•Antone's Nightclub

Jed Harrelson

Soulful Vibe CuratorSmooth · Groovy · Melodic

FRI AUG 14•Moody Center

Lionel Richie

International Pop RoyaltySmooth · Romantic · Soulful

Earth, Wind & Fire

Cosmic Soul PioneersVibrant · Harmonious · Funk

FRI AUG 21•H.E.B. Center at Cedar Park

k-pop/contemporary r&b

MAMAMOO

Vocal PowerhouseSoulful · Dynamic · Sophisticated

SAT AUG 22•Antone's Nightclub

modern blues/soul

D.K. Harrell

Next Gen Soul BluesStinging · Virtuosic · Deep

SAT AUG 22•Antone's Nightclub

D.K. Harrell

Ruston Blues ProdigySoulful · Stinging · Authentic

TUE AUG 25•Antone's Nightclub

alternative r&b/soul/indie soul

PawPaw Rod

Easy-Going Soul CharmerRetro · Smooth · Funky

Casper Sage

Nashville Soul VoyagerFluid · Ethereal · Soulful

WED AUG 26•Empire Control Room & Garage

lo-fi hip hop/alternative hip hop

Kill Bill: The Rapper

Cloud-Hop SlackerHazy · Nerdcore · Nostalgic

FRI AUG 28•Moody Center

soul/contemporary r&b/alternative r&b

Olivia Dean

East London Soul LuminaryWarm · Poignant · Sophisticated

Baby Rose

Gravel-Voiced SoulSmoky · Timeless · Emotive

SAT AUG 29•Moody Center

soul/contemporary r&b/alternative r&b

Olivia Dean

East London Soul LuminaryWarm · Poignant · Sophisticated

Baby Rose

Gravel-Voiced SoulSmoky · Timeless · Emotive

WED SEP 2•Emo's

hip house/contemporary r&b/world

Channel Tres

West Coast House AuthoritySmooth · Rhythmic · Soulful

ZAINAB

NYC Global Club ArchitectFierce · Diverse · Rhythmic

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THU JUL 23•The Concourse Project

bass house/g-house

AC Slater

Night Bass ArchitectHeavy · Gritty · Kinetic

FRI JUL 24•Coconut Club

house/miami bass/tech house

Diego the Fuego

Texas Club DisruptorBass-heavy · Energetic · Funky

Celly

Club Texture specialistBouncy · Synthetic · Clean

WED JUL 29•Come and Take It Live

trip hop/lo-fi hip hop

seratonin

Lone Star BeatsDusty · Abstract · Hazy

SUN AUG 9•Antone's Nightclub

memphis rap/dirty south rap

DJ Paul

Horrorcore ArchitectDark · Menacing · Heavy

THU AUG 13•The Concourse Project

hip hop/electronic

DJ Craze

DMC Technical LegendPercussive · Kinetic · Sharp

THU AUG 13•The Concourse Project

bass music/hip hop/pop punk

DJ Craze

Turntablism IconKinetic · Bass-Heavy · Technical

Diesel Boy

NorCal Pop-Punk VeteransSnotty · Fast · Melodic

SAT AUG 15•Emo's

conscious hip hop/alternative r&b

Noname

Spoken-Word VisionaryIntrospective · Jazzy · Poignant

SAT AUG 15•ACL Live at The Moody Theater

Dj Mel

Street Rap BeatsRhythmic · Urban · Raw

SAT AUG 22•Brushy Street Commons

Raq baby

Plugg-Drill FusionMelodic · Gritty · Kinetic

FRI AUG 28•Vulcan Gas Company

underground hip hop/rap

Father

Awful Records FounderDeadpan · Irreverent · Gritty

TUE SEP 15•Moody Center

breakbeat/electro

DJ Moon

Breaks SpecialistFunky · Syncopated · Kinetic

FRI SEP 18•The Concourse Project

trap/electronic

TroyBoi

Trap Innovation MasterBold · Glitchy · Atmospheric

SAT OCT 24•Scoot Inn

indie folk/singer-songwriter

Dax

Dutch Folk SculptorIntimate · Rustic · Ethereal