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Billboard Chart Topping Bluegrass-Meets-Hip-Hop Phenomenon Gangstagrass To Tour The UK!

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Gangstagrass = Gangsta rap meets Bluegrass and this summer, the Billboard No.1 band are heading to the UK to headline Oslo in Hackney, perform and hold a workshop at the prestigious Cambridge Folk Festival and raise the roof at not to be missed shows at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester and Mechanics Hall in Marsden.

Think Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg walking onto the set of Coen Brother’s ‘O Brother Where Art Thou’ and realising that the two sounds actually combine like eggs on toast.

These two sub genres of music controversially used over the years to depict and represent the political unrest between black and white America, and beyond, are able to break down these futile walls and integrate all colours to enjoy two very different types of music in a gumbo pot of gangsta fusion. It’s just glorious and needs to be seen and heard to be believed.

Over its decade-plus as a genre-demolishing world-touring band, Gangstagrass has spent countless weeks on the Billboard Top 10 Bluegrass chart, the first time real hip-hop MCs appeared on that chart; received an Emmy nomination and UNESCO’s International Innovator Award; taught workshops for k-12, colleges, and national conferences; been featured on PBS and covered by Forbes and Vice, the Wall Street Journal and NPR, Rolling Stone as well as publications dedicated to Hip-Hop, dedicated to Bluegrass, dedicated to Americana. The common thread of it all is that they are bringing people together across political, racial, generational, socioeconomic, and demographic lines.

Their audiences have conservatives and liberals, libertarians and avowed socialists and folks who don’t care one iota about politics, people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, rich and poor, great-grandparents and little kids and college students and everyone in between, and they’re all in the same space enjoying the same thing. There aren’t many spaces in America today where that happens, or many parts of the world sadly, but Gangstagrass takes that very American ideal — of all kinds of different people and different perspectives welcomed and blended to create something greater than the sum of its parts – and embodies it in a way that has everyone up and dancing. This is surely what Mel Brooks had in mind when he made ‘Blazin’ Saddles’ in the 1980s?

Check out Gangstagrass performing ‘Bound To Ride’ on PBS ‘The Cavern Sessions’-

The band has released six full-length albums to date, with tracks featuring Nitty Scott MC, Dead Prez, Demeanor, Kaia Kater, and legendary rap team Smif-N-Wessun among others. Rench, the Brooklyn-based country and hip-hop producer who is the mastermind behind Gangstagrass, crafted the instantly-recognizable ‘Long Hard Times to Come’ featuring T.O.N.E-z that opened every episode of FX show ‘Justified’ and earned Gangstagrass a 2010 Emmy nomination for Best Theme Song – more proof that Gangstagrass “paved the Old Town Road.”

Taking full advantage of the improvisational aspects and virtues of both hip-hop and bluegrass, including frequent three-and four-part harmonies, MCs Dolio the Sleuth and R-SON the Voice of Reason trade verses and freestyle alongside the unparalleled skills of fellow vocalists Dan Whitener on banjo, B.E. Farrow on fiddle, and Rench on guitar and beats.

This summer, Gangstagrass will bring their unique bluegrass-meets-hip-hop phenomenon to the UK to headline Oslo in Hackney, perform at the prestigious Cambridge Folk Festival and raise the roof at not to be missed shows at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester and Mechanics Hall in Marsden. Around the dates, brand new Gangstagrass single, “Up High Do or Die” will be pre-released as a download in the UK only via an exclusive QR code.

The latest Gangstagrass album ‘No Time for Enemies’ was released in August 2020 and quickly rose to #1 on the Billboard bluegrass charts. The next Gangstagrass album is well underway, and more 2023 tour dates are upcoming across the USA and Europe.

Gangstagrass 2023 UK tour:

July 26- Huntingdon Hall, Worcester

July 27- Oslo Hackney, London   

July 28- Marsden Mechanics, Marsden

July 29- Cambridge Folk Festival 2023, Cambridge.

Listen to Gangstagrass ‘You Can Never Go Home Again’ on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/track/7EyRBo5D7Ez4VlL44TfRVr?si=adcc445e18ca4020

Take a watch of Gangstagrass’ video for ‘Ride With You’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwKtsyTSe5M

Get tickets here: Gangstagrass.com/events

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The Lyric Visualizer for Gino Black’s hit single, KEEP IT MOVIN’, is here on “Gino Black Friday”!

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Music enthusiasts, mark your calendars for Gino Black Friday—November 29th, 2024! 🎶💥 This year, it’s more than just a shopping spree; it’s the official debut of Gino Black’s highly anticipated lyric visualizer for his hit single, KEEP IT MOVIN’.

With over 80,000 streams just weeks after its October 7th release, this funky and soulful hip-hop anthem has captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Now, the vibrant visuals promise to take this motivational masterpiece to the next level.

Featuring live instrumentation, smooth guitar riffs, and a deep 808 groove, KEEP IT MOVIN’ is more than a song—it’s a movement for dream chasers and hustlers who live by the mantra of perseverance. The lyric visualizer brings Gino Black’s inspiring message to life, delivering powerful visuals that complement the anthem’s message to “stay on your grind.”

Why You Don’t Want to Miss This Premiere:

  • Immersive Visuals: See the lyrics and artistry of KEEP IT MOVIN’ brought to life.
  • Powerful Inspiration: The perfect motivation to fuel your ambitions.
  • Global Celebration: Join fans from around the world as they rally behind the anthem of the year.

📅 Watch the Premiere on Gino Black Friday, November 29th:
👉 https://youtu.be/dPOdmAzfGwo?si=Pf_1EqLa-2rjMoNm

Be sure to share the video, comment on your favorite lyric, and subscribe to Gino Black’s channel to stay in the loop on upcoming releases.
Celebrate Hustle. Celebrate Perseverance. Celebrate Gino Black Friday!

About Gino Black:


Known for his exotic cinematic hip-hop style, Gino Black fuses funky beats, soulful melodies, and motivational themes to create music that resonates deeply with his listeners. KEEP IT MOVIN’ is a shining example of his artistry, capturing the essence of ambition and grit in today’s fast-paced world.

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