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We’re still reeling from one of the best half-time performances we’ve ever seen, starring Usher “DON’T-LEAVE-YOUR-GIRL-AROUND-ME-TRUE-PLAYER-FOR-REAL” Raymond IV—made even better with appearances from mega-stars, like Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Lil Jon, Will.i.am, H.E.R., and an ill-dressed Jermaine Dupri. If you have any brainspace that isn’t watching that damn Verizon commercial and listening to Beyoncé’s new country music singles, “Texas Hold ’Em” and “16 Carriages” on repeat, in addition to the Biamp Portland Jazz Fest, happening at.
It’s been pretty quiet lately in these music streets, especially release-wise—but there are more than enough shows popping up on the horizon to keep our ears full. This week we are jazzed about lots of hip-hop: a prolific rap pioneer at Crystal Ballroom, a FOMO-worthy co-headlining tour, and monthly hip-hop series the Thesis celebrates its eight years with a packed party of local talent. MUST-SEE: Can’t miss upcoming events. The Thesis 8 Year Anniversary Putting.
It’s been pretty quiet lately in these music streets, especially release-wise—but there are more than enough shows popping up on the horizon to keep our ears full. This week we are jazzed about lots of hip-hop: a FOMO-worthy co-headlining tour, monthly hip-hop series the Thesis celebrates its eight years with a packed party of local talent, and rap pioneer Rakim's Fri Dec 2 show at the Crystal Ballroom has been postponed. MUST-SEE: Can’t miss upcoming.
Hey Portlanders! It’s Mac, back once again with the goods on hip shows to see this weekend. Your regular music columnist, Jenni Moore, will soon return, but let’s allow her to enjoy her precious baby photo shoots and bonding time for just a bit more, yeah? Speaking of babies, the judicial branch of our federal government is being a real downer and trying to pry away our abilities to choose when we have them. I.