Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 19, 2012
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Event Type: Special Events, Concerts
Last Updated: July 01, 2012
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Members Only 3-Year Anniversary PresentsState of the Artistwith Hi-Life SoundsystemNite OwlsShapreceThaddeus DavidParker and Lace CadenceDJ Swervewon100proofState of The ArtisSeattle rap group State Of The Artist is comprised of three MCs from the West, North, and South ends of the cityand are garnering a significant buzz as the 2010 summer season begins. The groups strong array of production and memorable approach to lyricism has helped define the new age direction Hip-Hop is taking this yearand it will continue to set them apart from others as they continue to progress.Always thinking forward when it comes to their music, as well as fashion and presentation the trio of Parker, Hyphen8d and TH are emerging as another mainstay in the ever-evolving Seattle Hip-Hop community. In the past 2 years, SOTA has performed in a handful of major cities and shared stages with Gym Class Heroes, Goodie Mob, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Fashawn, Mickey Factz, and a majority of Seattles hottest acts as well. After 5 mixtapes, the Hank Moody EP, and trips to LA and New York, the group recently released their debut album SeattleCaliFragilisticExtraHellaDopeness, and are planning a fall tour.Less than one month after its release, the LP has since charted as high as #1 local album in stores such as Easy Street Records, gone into heavy rotation at 90.3 KEXP, received airplay from Kube 93, as well as college stations nationwide.