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40 Melodic Rap shows · 28 venues

Tuned to Melodic Rap //A hazy, emotional blend of hip-hop and R&B, where introspective lyricism is delivered through half-sung, half-rapped autotuned flows over moody beats.

TUE JUL 28•Madison Square Garden

progressive rock/hard rock

Rush

Virtuoso Prog ArchitectsIntellectual · Complex · Epic

TUE JUL 28•Baby's All Right

contemporary r&b/pop

Justine Skye

The Purple UnicornVelvet · Sophisticated · Cool

TUE JUL 28•Mercury Lounge

pop/alternative pop/indie pop

maryjo

Vulnerable Gen-Z AnthemsEmotional · Bright · Polished

Brooke Alexx

Modern Pop SongsmithCatchy · Wit-laden · Candid

Jessica Woodlee

Modern Pop StorytellerBright · Emotive · Polished

TUE JUL 28•Crossroads

pop punk/power pop

Smoking Popes

The Punk CroonersEmotive · Polished · Driving

TUE JUL 28•Dingbatz

nu metal/alternative metal/trap

DED

Nu-Metal ForceAggressive · Chunky · Anthemic

Dropout Kings

Trap Metal PioneersAggressive · Hybrid · Urban

TUE JUL 28•Elsewhere

emo/indie rock/alternative pop

Bay Faction

Jazzy Emo MinimalistsSlinky · Melancholic · Precise

NUFFER

Bedroom AuthorityAiry · Melodic · Fragile

WED JUL 29•Mercury Lounge

Maya Delilah

Guitar-Centric SongstressJazzy · Intimate · Breezy

WED JUL 29•DROM

neoperreo/trap latino/urbano latino

EMJAY

Mexican Trap FirebrandFierce · Urban · Kinetic

Hamilton

Caribbean InnovatorRhythmic · Vibrant · Modern

FLVCKKA

Neoperreo StarletSultry · Urban · Hypnotic

WED JUL 29•House of Independents

pop rock/rock & roll

Drake Bell

Child-Star TransitionistMelodic · Classic · Vibrant

WED JUL 29•The Sultan Room

contemporary r&b/neo-soul/soul

Ainae

D.C. Heritage SoulVelvety · Global · Introspective

Chloé Hogan

Soulful VisionaryVelvety · Vulnerable · Emotional

WED JUL 29•Brooklyn Music Kitchen

contemporary r&b/alternative pop

Faith Angeline

Vulnerable VocalistRelatable · Smooth · Authentic

WED JUL 29•Mercury Lounge

pop/singer-songwriter

Abe Parker

Sad Pop BalladeerTender · Melodic · Intimate

THU JUL 30•Madison Square Garden

progressive rock/hard rock

Rush

Virtuoso Prog ArchitectsIntellectual · Complex · Epic

THU JUL 30•Brooklyn Bowl

hip hop/west coast hip hop/alternative hip hop

Souls Of Mischief

Oakland Hieroglyphics PioneersJazzy · Verbal · Heady

Beau Young Prince

DMV Rap VisionaryVersatile · Jazzy · Charismatic

THU JUL 30•Central Park SummerStage

BreakBeat Lou

Foundation Crate-DiggerFunky · Essential · Raw

Lord Finesse

The Funky TechnicianCrisp · Hardcore · Soulful

Diamond D

Bronx Hip-Hop ArchitectDusty · Soulful · Classic

Grand Puba

Jazz Rap LegendSmooth · Conscious · Soulful

Sadat X

boogie blind

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THU JUL 30•Night Club 101

pop/singer-songwriter

Sam MacPherson

Asbury Park Pop-SmithPolished · Earnest · Melodic

FRI JUL 31•Barclays Center

conscious hip hop/hip hop

J. Cole

Modern Rap LuminarySoulful · Conscious · Precise

FRI JUL 31•Crotona Park

east coast hip hop/hip hop/hardcore hip hop

Doug E. Fresh

Golden Era BlueprintRhythmic · Classic · Vocal

Funk Flex

Hip-Hop GatekeepersInfluential · Raw · Aggressive

FRI JUL 31•Irving Plaza

Nine Vicious

Underground InstigatorDistorted · Aggressive · Energetic

FRI JUL 31•Webster Hall

rap/southern hip hop/trap

BossMan Dlow

Florida Trap PhenomenonArrogant · Slick · Bass-heavy

Bally Baby

Trap MelodistCold · Melodic · Raw

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MON JUL 27•C'mon Everybody

BPL

Soulful Rap TraditionalistJazzy · Smooth · Honest

TUE JUL 28•SILO Brooklyn

Steen

Shock-Rap ProvocateurViolent · Chaotic · Raw

TUE JUL 28•Bossa Nova Civic Club

Trigganomiks

Desert Grime LyricistRugged · Direct · Soulful

THU JUL 30•Public Records

techno/hard techno/hip hop

Anetha

Architect of the RaveBouncy · Industrial · Hypnotic

3:20

Baltic Rap ExperimentRaw · Minimal · Cold

THU JUL 30•Littlefield

alternative r&b/melodic rap

aboutlastnight

Shadow R&BDark · Bouncy · Melodic

FRI JUL 31•Amityville Music Hall

sexy drill/uk garage

SadBoi

Toronto Club EnergyBrash · Dancehall · Kinetic

FRI JUL 31•The Wood Shop

Jack Splash

Funk ArchitectVibrant · Futuristic · Soulful

FRI JUL 31•Jupiter Disco

hip hop/alternative r&b/boom bap

SRI

Resilient FlowRaw · Introspective · Bold

Swank

Soulful Southern LyricistAuthentic · Sharp · Smooth

FRI JUL 31•Terminal 5

trap latino/urbano latino

Clarent

Caribbean Urban StarGritty · Hyperactive · Melodic

FRI JUL 31•Sony Hall

conscious hip hop/alternative r&b

Noname

Spoken-Word VisionaryIntrospective · Jazzy · Poignant

SUN AUG 2•Nowadays

house/electronica/hip hop

Justin Carter

Brooklyn Deep House AuthorityWarm · Sophisticated · Atmospheric

Bridge

Chongqing Rap StarHigh-Energy · Distinctive · Urban