Babygrande Records 15th Anniversary Celebration with GZA aka Genius, Smoke DZA & Pete Rock
GZA aka Genius
The Genius, aka the GZA, was the most cerebral MC in the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as perhaps the most acclaimed. His cool, precise flow and intricate, literate rhymes weren’t as theatrical as Method Man or Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the two biggest commercial stars to spring from the collective. But among hip-hop aficionados, the Genius was revered for his flawless technique and lyrical dexterity, and was considered by many to be the best pure rapper in the entire Clan.
Smoke DZA
Smoke DZA was born February 8, 1984 at Harlem Hospital in New York City and has lived in New York all his life. The son of two Guyanese immigrants, Smoke was exposed to music at home by his father and fell in love with hip hop at a young age. He grew up listening to and emulating fellow New Yorkers Jay-Z and Notorious BIG.
Pete Rock
Pete Rock is among the most beloved music men in hip hop. He is loved like a brother by the world’s best-known producers. All the hitmakers who flex competitive muscle in rap’s arena all acknowledge that when it comes to Pete, there is no competition.
Pete Rock
Pete Rock is among the most beloved music men in hip hop. He is loved like a brother by the world’s best-known producers. All the hitmakers who flex competitive muscle in rap’s arena all acknowledge that when it comes to Pete, there is no competition.
Special Guests: U-GOD of Wu-Tang, Young Roddy, Trademark Da Skydiver & More
Highline Ballroom
431 W 16th St.
New York, NY 10011
between 9th & 10th Ave
(212) 414-5994
Monday, November 28, 2016
Doors open-8:00 PM
Showtime -9:00 PM
Tickets $20 and $30 day of show here
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