Best Of All Worlds SXSW Showcase

March 16th, 2010


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A day before our SXSW 3-Day Private Event starts, our folks at LRG have put together a dope showcase including everyone from Bun B to Outasight. If you’re around for the days following this showcase, make sure you get your tickets now to our event with Last Rights as they are going fast.


Leaders Of The New Cool: Atlanta

March 14th, 2010


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LOTNC hits Atlanta on Tuesday the 30th with performances from Alley Boy, Young LA, Stalley, Dom Kennedy, XO, Mikkey Halsted and more.
Indoor skate ramps, live art installations and video game demos will also be going down.
Hosted by Lil’ Duval, music by Don Cannon.


The Smokers Club At SXSW

March 12th, 2010


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This looks ill as fuck.
The good people at 2DBz have teamed up with Cinematic Music Group, Creative Control, GFCNewYork, Play Cloths and UpNorthTrips to bring Curren$y, Pac Div, Jay Rock, Devin The Dude, Smoke DZA and more to one stage at SXSW.


The ABC League W/ Curren$y, Nero, Fly Union & More Is TONIGHT!

March 12th, 2010


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Tonight, come see Curren$y, Nero, Fly Union, Mikkey Halsted and more at Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago, powered by Say Your ABC, Leaders and Ray Protege.
It’s 17+ to attend, 21+ to drink. Great times will be had.
Save money and buy your tickets now here.


The ABC League W/ Curren$y, Nero, Fly Union & More

March 2nd, 2010


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March 12th brings Curren$y, Nero, Fly Union, Mikkey Halsted and more to Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago for a great show, powered by Say Your ABC, Leaders and Ray Protege.
It’s 17+ to attend, 21+ to drink. Great times will be had.
Save money and buy your tickets now here.


Last Rights Presents: The House Fire [SXSW]

March 1st, 2010


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You’re going to SXSW, right?
We’re working on it, but illRoots has teamed up with the great people at Last Rights to bring Curren$y, Pill, Dam Funk, Freddie Gibbs, MayDay, Dom Kennedy, Diz Gibran, Mikkey Halsted, Money Making Jam Boys and countless others out for The House Fire in Austin, Texas.
Buy your tickets here; one night for $15, all three days for $30.


Curren$y In Chicago March 12th!

February 18th, 2010


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We’ve teamed up with Ray Protege and the good folks at Vita-Morte and Leaders to bring Curren$y to Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago on March 12th.
That’s not all however, stay tuned as many more performers are set to be announced.


SIMPLE + MATH [February 27th]

February 9th, 2010


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On February 27th, myself and Peter Oasis will be presenting our very first collaborative production known as SIMPLE + MATH. Our first show will include DJ Babu, Fashawn, Cory Gunz and Folk & Stress at Santos in New York City. This show will also double as DJ Babu’s official release party for The Beat Tape Volume 3 being released off Natures Sounds on February 23rd. Make sure to get your tickets now and stay tuned for the website launch very soon.


Bonnaroo 2010 Lineup!

February 9th, 2010

It’s still being announced, but this years Bonnaroo includes such performers as Jay-Z, Phoenix, The xx, KiD CuDi, Damien Marley & Nas, The Black Keys, Deadmau5, Wale, B.o.B., Jay Electronica, Tenacious D, LCD Soundsystem, Japandroids, Kings Of Leon, The Dead Weather, Jimmy Cliff, Dave Matthews Band and countless others.
Will update when the full list is announced.


Leaders Of The New Cool: New York [February 24th]

February 9th, 2010


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We’ve teamed up with Hollywood East, Free Integrated and Soul Rebel Media for yet another dope Leaders Of The New Cool Show, this time at 92Y Tribeca in New York City!
The lineup boasts performances from Curren$y, Stalley, Nero, Mikkey Halsted, Esso, Rich Hil and more with Angela Yee providing hosting duties.
Be sure to RSVP on Facebook and pre-order your tickets now!


Drake Announces ‘Away From Home’ Tour

February 9th, 2010

For a little over a month, Drake will be hitting a buncha colleges across the country with one of the illest opening-act lineups of K-Os and Francis & The Lights. Check dates after the jump.
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Every Drop Counts: Live Stream

January 31st, 2010

Tonight at 8pm will be the start of something momentous. Rhymefest, The Cool Kids, Fred Hampton Jr, Jean Grae, M1 (Dead Prez), Mic Terror and many more will be taking the stage for quite the concert here in Chicago.
Now, you can live stream the whole show no matter where you are!
It’s free, but a suggested donation of 3$ would be more than appreciated as all funds go to Haiti benefit.
Sign up now at www.peoplecometogether.com/haiti.

PREVIOUSLY: Every Drop Counts: Haiti Benefit On January 31st In Chicago


The Cool Bowl (Miami, FL)

January 31st, 2010

After the jump catch the entire line up for a show that is going to be cooler than a polar bear toenails and showcases some dope homegrown Miami talent as well as some outside talent.
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The Ecstatic Live: Mos Def In LA (Jan. 28th)

January 27th, 2010


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Make sure you get your tickets now before they are all gone and look out for illRoots as we will be in the building shooting all night. Jay Electronica has also been added to the show, so don’t mis this!
After the jump, catch the flyer and link to get advance tickets to go see Daedalus/Joggger/Nosaj Thing at the Echoplex. illRoots x The Service Group all day, Thanks Lewis.
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‘Hustlepalooza’ On February 11th!

January 24th, 2010


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Come see Dom Kennedy, Curt@!n$, Carter, RA The MC, Fly.Union and many more dope talent perform in Chicago on February 11th for the first ever ‘Hustlepalooza’ at Wild Hare!
It’s hosted by the big homie Hustle Simmons with DJ RTC and Vic Lloyd holding down the one’s and two’s.
illRoots will be in the house, will you?


Leaders Of The New Cool: LA (This Wednesday!)

January 22nd, 2010


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I just got word that Hallway Jay is gonna be hosting as well. Oh lawd.
Tickets are now available for the Diz Gibran, TiRon, El Prez, Hollyweerd, Mikkey Halsted, LEP Bogus Boys, Spree Wilson and Grip Plyaz show on January 26th at Echoplex in Los Angeles!
Great music for only 12 bucks. Don’t miss out!