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THIS IS DOM KENNEDY TOUR:
Dom Kennedy
Rich Hil, Poly, Knox, Fres(co.)
Sat Apr 21
8:00 pm
Club Red
Tempe, AZ
Off Sale
This event is all ages
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Dom Kennedy
Dom Kennedy graced the streets of Los Angeles in 2008 with the release of his debut project, titled 25th Hour. The Leimert Park native, born August 22, 1984, made a name for himself by promoting, distributing and, along with Jason Madison, co-producing the 25th Hour mix-tape. After receiving local and nationwide praise, Dom followed up in the spring of 2009 with the independent release of Future S...treet/Drug Sounds, an all-original collection that seized the attention of major labels, blogs and Hip Hop fans worldwide. In the fall of 2009, Dom teamed up with DJ Sour Milk of Power 106 and the Los Angeles Leakers to produce his third and most recent project, titled Best After Bobby. On March 25th, 2010 Dom released From The Westside, With Love a free download, that plays like a true studio album. This release would legitimize his fan base nation-wide, receiving over 65 thousand downloads.
Dom remembers, at the age of 12, when he would listen to the great Hip-Hop records of that time envisioning what life would be like if the world could hear what he had to say. He would walk around the house free styling, and performing for his mom and sisters who were amazed by the amount of talent he possessed at such a young age. “Leimert Park, what’s cool?” Dom explains, “is a common theme used in my music to show the significance of the neighborhood that birthed me.” Dom’s responsibility to his family, his neighborhood and the younger generation, is what drives his dedication to Hip Hop. “I know what rap did for me when I was younger and how it affected me…a chance to do that and give it back, I had to.” Dom often speaks about his feeling of obligation to the youth. “When I would listen to Outkast for example, it would take me right to the streets of Savannah, GA where I could almost feel myself riding in a Cadillac with Big Boi and Dre. It gave me that sense of security, that acceptance, as if I was apart of something. Its beyond important for the kids today to see that they can do it too, I don’t mind being the example.”
As Dom got older he began to appreciate the music as an art form thus, allowing him to identify with an evolving culture. He understood the art of music and was able to utilize this understanding as an avenue for self-expression. His language now portrays a level of poise and maturity that gives evidence to his musical genius. “I’m probably the best Kennedy after Bobby…” Dom puts in plain words and explains, “this shows the connection I feel with being a leader and someone people can look up to in the future to speak for generations, always with style and presence.”
“Hello world, I’ve arrived,” is Dom’s motto for everyone. His main objective is to make a global impact through music so that his message lives on. Dom has been verbally endorsed by many, including John Monopoly, Kenny Burns, Rick Ross, Taz Arnold of Sa-Ra, and The Hundreds just to name a few. Where a career in music was once a dream for Dom Kennedy, it has now become a reality.
Dom remembers, at the age of 12, when he would listen to the great Hip-Hop records of that time envisioning what life would be like if the world could hear what he had to say. He would walk around the house free styling, and performing for his mom and sisters who were amazed by the amount of talent he possessed at such a young age. “Leimert Park, what’s cool?” Dom explains, “is a common theme used in my music to show the significance of the neighborhood that birthed me.” Dom’s responsibility to his family, his neighborhood and the younger generation, is what drives his dedication to Hip Hop. “I know what rap did for me when I was younger and how it affected me…a chance to do that and give it back, I had to.” Dom often speaks about his feeling of obligation to the youth. “When I would listen to Outkast for example, it would take me right to the streets of Savannah, GA where I could almost feel myself riding in a Cadillac with Big Boi and Dre. It gave me that sense of security, that acceptance, as if I was apart of something. Its beyond important for the kids today to see that they can do it too, I don’t mind being the example.”
As Dom got older he began to appreciate the music as an art form thus, allowing him to identify with an evolving culture. He understood the art of music and was able to utilize this understanding as an avenue for self-expression. His language now portrays a level of poise and maturity that gives evidence to his musical genius. “I’m probably the best Kennedy after Bobby…” Dom puts in plain words and explains, “this shows the connection I feel with being a leader and someone people can look up to in the future to speak for generations, always with style and presence.”
“Hello world, I’ve arrived,” is Dom’s motto for everyone. His main objective is to make a global impact through music so that his message lives on. Dom has been verbally endorsed by many, including John Monopoly, Kenny Burns, Rick Ross, Taz Arnold of Sa-Ra, and The Hundreds just to name a few. Where a career in music was once a dream for Dom Kennedy, it has now become a reality.
Fres(co.)
Forming Rhymes & Ending Separation.
These four words are the definition of what this MC from Phoenix, AZ represents through his music. 21-year old Rapper/Producer Fres(co.) [pronounced Fres] is a well rounded MC poising to take over the game. Fres(co.)’s lyrical talent is top-notch, his creativity exclusive, and his style unmatched. Fres brings a fresh new sound that fans and artists of all ages have come to love and respect.
But Fres, had a journey of his own before finding this new identity.
Fres had moved to the East Valley of Phoenix, by way of the midwest at the age of 15. Like many people in the early 2000s, Fres became a fan of hip-hop, since it had moved its way into mainstream media & culture. And being the new kid in a big city, he started to create music to garner attention from his peers.
By Junior year of high school, Fres began to hone his skills as a young MC, and started to freestyle and create mixtapes with friends. At the same time, he also took upon the name “Fresco” to go along side his flow-heavy rap style.
Fres(co.)’s interest and experimentation with hip-hop, and music in general, moved from a hobby with friends, to something he wanted to take on as a career.
After high school, Fres moved to California to intern at 4th Street Recording in Santa Monica, CA. While working there, he learned how to work in a rock studio that helped to create a dynamic sense of artistry that surpassed a stereotypical hip-hop MC.
Coming back from California, Fres had taken the knowledge & hustle he had acquired and brought it back to Arizona. In AZ, Fres(co.)'s talent and determination did not go unnoticed, and it became clear to those around him that Fres owned unlimited potential to strive in the music industry.
And now, here we are, in 2011--with Fres.
An artist who has graced the stage with nationally known acts such as Pac Div, Kendrick Lamar, and more. An artist who has dropped his first disc, “Time to Grow” and is currently working on his follow up “The Manifest Destiny.” An artist who has dropped singles such as Tatted Up Girl & an artist who cares about the direction of hip-hop.
Forming Rhymes & Ending Separation. The goal of this promising, young MC.
These four words are the definition of what this MC from Phoenix, AZ represents through his music. 21-year old Rapper/Producer Fres(co.) [pronounced Fres] is a well rounded MC poising to take over the game. Fres(co.)’s lyrical talent is top-notch, his creativity exclusive, and his style unmatched. Fres brings a fresh new sound that fans and artists of all ages have come to love and respect.
But Fres, had a journey of his own before finding this new identity.
Fres had moved to the East Valley of Phoenix, by way of the midwest at the age of 15. Like many people in the early 2000s, Fres became a fan of hip-hop, since it had moved its way into mainstream media & culture. And being the new kid in a big city, he started to create music to garner attention from his peers.
By Junior year of high school, Fres began to hone his skills as a young MC, and started to freestyle and create mixtapes with friends. At the same time, he also took upon the name “Fresco” to go along side his flow-heavy rap style.
Fres(co.)’s interest and experimentation with hip-hop, and music in general, moved from a hobby with friends, to something he wanted to take on as a career.
After high school, Fres moved to California to intern at 4th Street Recording in Santa Monica, CA. While working there, he learned how to work in a rock studio that helped to create a dynamic sense of artistry that surpassed a stereotypical hip-hop MC.
Coming back from California, Fres had taken the knowledge & hustle he had acquired and brought it back to Arizona. In AZ, Fres(co.)'s talent and determination did not go unnoticed, and it became clear to those around him that Fres owned unlimited potential to strive in the music industry.
And now, here we are, in 2011--with Fres.
An artist who has graced the stage with nationally known acts such as Pac Div, Kendrick Lamar, and more. An artist who has dropped his first disc, “Time to Grow” and is currently working on his follow up “The Manifest Destiny.” An artist who has dropped singles such as Tatted Up Girl & an artist who cares about the direction of hip-hop.
Forming Rhymes & Ending Separation. The goal of this promising, young MC.