Dust's multi-genre collaboration mixes Afrobeat, hip hop, and digital experimentation to create a musical message of progress toward civil rights and away from institutional racism. As social issues and civil rights have become more prevalent in the city, many local...
Faced With A Pandemic, RVA Rap Elite Takes The Show Online
In January, the RVA Rap Elite started their third season of cyphers and rap battles at The Dark Room in Scott's Addition. In the small venue within the Hofheimer Building, the hip-hop based platform had established a consistent home after spending 2019 going from one...
VA Shows You Must See This Week: December 18 – December 24
FEATURED SHOWThursday, December 19, 7 PMGritty City For The Kids 5, feat. Gritty City Records (Photo by Jake Cunningham), Segga Spiccoli, Radio B, 3WaySlim, Reppa Ton, Scuba, Bandolero, Illa Styles, Versace Chachi, Shawn Mike, Starr Nyce, A.Day, Gritty City Sound...
VA Shows You Must See This Week: November 20 – November 26
FEATURED SHOWFriday, November 22 & Saturday November 23Raw Mom Weekend, Night 1: Alfred, Trapcry, Archangel, F.R.E.E. Night 2: Gumming, True Body, VV, Lance Bangs, Sofia Lakis @ Gallery 5 - single night: $8 in advance/$10 at the door. Weekend pass: $15 in advance...
J.Bizz Enlists The Entire City For New Project Greetings From Virginia
Southside emcee/shop owner/philanthropist J.Bizz has returned to the scene with the compilation Greetings From Virginia Vol. 1, featuring all Richmond artists. With production handled by Sutta Homz and a roster that includes Radio B, Michael Millions, Noah-O, Joey...
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