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Dreamville on the Rocks
A one-night-only mini music festival
Today is Friday: I’m posting for a break from the regular news about an impending doomsday.
Saturday October 23, 2021, a collection of artists signed to the Dreamville record label are performing at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. I’ve never been to Red Rocks. I’ve never even been to Colorado* (*Except for a layover once. I’ve never stepped out of the Denver airport). But the gorgeous Red Rocks venue has been high on my bucket list for a long time. So right when this lineup dropped, I had to jump on the opportunity.
For those who aren’t familiar with rap music, EARTHGANG (a duo consisting of Johnny Venus and Doctur Dot) and J.I.D. are intensely lyrical artists who break down some of the most complex social issues of our time, all with an outstanding ability to package their thoughts in a rhyming, hypnotic flow.
Besides seeing my favorite artists in their human form, the best thing about music festivals is discovering new talent. Of the other artists performing, I had heard a few songs from Bas and Ari Lennox. Ari has an amazing voice and sings mesmerizing melodies. Bas has his own unique voice and flow, and also delivers some of the best conscious-rap in the game. Discovering the works of Cozz and Lute opened up whole new worlds for me — I found myself…
