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Brother Reade || Listen

Don’t judge a book by its cover — despite the hue of the dude, the bare essence of Brother Reade is two turntables and a mic, an MC and his DJ. Scholastically speaking, L.A.-based dynamic duo Brother Reade bubble from the same mold as hip-hop legends Eric B. & Rakim and Gangstarr.

As solid as an apple core, Rap Music is a filler-free, 15-song opus. DJ/producer Bobby Evans displays fundamentally sound skills with the drum machine and veteran-like savvy with the selection and application of samples.

“About That Rock” could easily electrify the dance floor in any club with its booming kicks, driving drum lines and frenetic pace. On the flip side, “Work Ain’t For Players” will keep heads nodding hypnotically whether it’s in the car or on the bus en route to L.A.’s baby-armed subway system. - Performer Mag

with:
The Glitch Mob || Listen
Nosaj Thing || Listen

9pm / $10 / 18+