LL COOL J, ICE CUBE, PUBLIC ENEMY & DE LA SOUL JOIN TOGETHER FOR “KINGS OF THE MIC” TOUR:
THIS SUMMER’S ULTIMATE HIP-HOP MUSIC EXPERIENCE
26-City North American Tour To Kick Off May 23, 2013
And Visit Scottrade Center on June 1
Tickets Go On Sale Friday, March 22 at 10am for St. Louis
New York, NY (March 19, 2013) – Two-time Grammy®-winning
recording artist, LL COOL J featuring DJ Z-Trip, will headline the
“Kings Of The Mic” Tour, which will prove to be this summer’s ultimate
Hip-Hop music experience. Joined by legendary artists Ice Cube, Public
Enemy and De La Soul, the Tour will kick-off May 23, 2003 in Tucson, AZ
and wrap-up in Los Angeles, CA on July 7, 2013.
This
tour underscores what true authentic Hip-Hop music is based on, with
these groundbreaking artists bringing their music to fans across
generations. “The Kings Of The Mic” tour will visit 26 cities, including
the Scottrade Center on June 1 with tickets going on sale on Friday, March 22nd at 10am. Tickets are available at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000. Tickets purchased through phone, outlets and internet are subject to additional service charges.
The tour will come on the heels of the release of LL’s 14th new studio album, Authentic, on April 30, 2013
on 429 Records/The Savoy Label Group. The multi-platinum artist
returned to the studio and kicked the volume up to create a powerful
album that came from his true passion for music and would speak to his
fans. Celebrating his 30th year in music, Authentic features
the iconic rapper in his element. The Album is anchored by LL’s
expressive attitude where his sensitive side is as present as his
slicing lyrical switchblades. Authentic comes to life with crazy
club jams, tender tracks, personal tributes, and hard-hitting
commentary addressing the current hip-hop climate.
First
introduced to the world in 1984 as a Def Jam Records flagship artist,
LL is the first rap artist to amass ten consecutive platinum-plus
selling albums. The multi-platinum artist and two-time Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame nominee is currently tied for third place for most Billboard
chart debuts by a rapper. For three decades, LL has continued to
influence hip-hop with rap ballads that captivate generations of
audiences. Since then, the veteran rapper has evolved his scope of work
across entertainment appearing in numerous television and film roles,
among many other projects. LL
currently stars on one of the consistently highest rated shows on
television, the CBS hit primetime drama series, "NCIS: LOS ANGELES." His
performance on the show has garnered him a NAACP Image Award for
"Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series" three years in a row (2011 -
2013).
As
much as technology, business and society have changed since the 1980s,
one thing has remained constant: Ice Cube has been a premier cultural
watchdog, astutely commenting on, examining and detailing the breadth of
the American experience in uncompromising terms with an unflinching
honesty and a sobering perspective, as well as a deft comedic touch that
has endeared him to several generations of fans. After penning the most
memorable lyrics on N.W.A’s groundbreaking songs, including “Straight
Outta Compton,” Ice Cube left the group at the peak of its popularity – a
move that led him to one of the most successful careers in music
history. As a solo recording artist, Ice Cube has sold more than 10
million albums while remaining one of rap’s most respected and
influential artists. In addition to a successful solo career in music,
Ice Cube is also an accomplished as writer, director, actor and producer
in cinema who’s credits include ‘Boyz In The Hood,’ the ‘Friday,’
‘Barbershop’ and ‘Are We There Yet’ franchises, and most recently ’21
Jump Street.’ Cube is gearing up for several film releases this year as
well as his 10th solo album release, ‘Everythang’s Corrupt.’
In early 2012, Public Enemy kicked off their 25th
anniversary by staging a free concert in downtown Los Angeles’
notorious Skid Row. Just a few blocks away at the Grammy Museum, a
special exhibit was being installed in their honor. No other group
could possibly mark a career milestone quite like this. Every bit as
compelling as their startling first single, “Public Enemy #1,” when it
was released in 1987, Public Enemy have never stopped urging to fight
the power as their artistry meets with unwavering critical acclaim and
legions of worldwide fans. Fans that drove their single, “Harder Than
You Think,” into the UK’s Top 5 last summer and prompted the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame to induct the group in 2013 - their first year of
eligibility.
De La Soul is an American hip hop trio best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres. With its playful wordplay, innovative sampling, and witty skits, the band's debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising,
has been called "a hip hop masterpiece." It is the band's biggest
commercial success to date, with their subsequent albums selling
progressively less, despite receiving high praise from critics. A
measure of 3 Feet High and Rising's cross-over appeal was the fact that it was voted Album of the Year by NME, a title better known for its taste in guitar-based music. In 2006, the group won a Grammy for their collaboration with Gorillaz on the single "Feel Good Inc."
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