Hip Hop Wired had a chance to sit down with west coast rapper Dom Kennedy, as he continues to build a positve image around his name in the music industry. Over the past two years Dom has worked alongside artists like J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Casey Veggies and more. After his sold out show in New York’s Highline Ballroom, he broke down what to expect from his “The Yellow Album“.
The This Is Dom Kennedy Tour made a pit stop in New York a little less than a week ago where Dom rocked a crowd at The Highline Ballroom. During his set, Dom decided to perform a few new verses from his upcoming “Yellow Album” which is highly anticipated. After the jump, you can view the second new verse from Dom as well as the performance for “Grindin” off of From The Westside With Love II.
Dom Kennedy is on his self titled tour right now and has been for the past week and a half. Above he lets go of some footage of how he gets down on tour as well as some footage of shows in Nashville, Dallas, Houston and Atlanta. Yellow Album coming soon. Hopefully it’s sooner than later, we’ve been waiting a while for it.
Living in Los Angeles, one of te staple music capitals of the world, you always hear of in demand and respected artists. A name I’ve heard since making the move out West has been Nipsey Hussle.
Neighborhood Nip is the latest guest on our “Civilized Talk” series because then news that surrounds him. From shocking more than a few people who believed he was signing with Rick Ross’ MMG only to sign with DJ Skee, to what the word “marathon” actually means to him and several other topics, Nipsey sheds light on everything you wanted to know.
A few weeks back, Schoolboy Q stopped by the Beats By Dre headquarters in L.A. and gave an exclusive freestyle to the world. This week, west coast sensation Dom Kennedy stopped by Beats By Dre to deliver a freestyle of his own. Dom recently revealed the “This Is Dom Kennedy” tour which he will start on March 21st and he will also release his Yellow Album on February 24th, supposedly. Video directed by the multi-talented Karen Civil.
The Yellow Album is almost here and not only will we get some much needed music from Dom Kennedy, but we will also get a mini tour starting on March 21st in Texas. So be sure to check the dates below and go support and show Dom love if he’s in an area near you. I heard he puts on quite a show, therefore I’ll be in attendance on March 27th when he is in North Carolina.
3.21.12 HOUSTON, TX @ WAREHOUSE LIVE
3.22.12 DALLAS, TX @ TREES
3.24.12 NASHVILLE, TN @ MERCY LOUNGE
3.25.12 ATLANTA, GA @ THE LOFT
3.27.12 CARRBORO, NC @ CAT’S CRADLE
3.29.12 NEW YORK, NY @ HIGHLINE BALLROOM
3.30.12 BALTIMORE, MD @ SOUNDSTAGE
4.1.12 PHILADELPHIA, PA @ TLA
4.3.12 ANN ARBOR, MI @ BLIND PIG
4.4.12 CHICAGO, IL @ REGGIES
4.5.12 CINNCINNATI, OH @ BOGARTS
4.6.12 MADISON, WI @ MAJESTIC THEATRE
4.7.12 MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ FINELINE
4.11.12 DENVER, CO @ THE BLUEBIRD
4.12.12 SALT LAKE CITY, UT @ URBAN LOUNGE
4.14.12 SEATTLE, WA @ SHOWBOX MARKET
4.15.12 PORTLAND, OR @ PETER’S ROOM
4.16.12 SAN FRANCISCO, CA @ SLIM’S
4.17.12 SAN JOSE, CA @ AVALON
4.18.12 SANTA ANA, CA @ OBSERVATORY
4.19.12 LOS ANGELES, CA @ HOUSE OF BLUES
4.20.12 SAN DIEGO, CA @ PORTER’S PUB
4.21.12 TEMPE, AZ @ CLUB RED
Being in Virginia means I miss out on a lot of dope shows. That’s not to say Richmond and/or the Hampton Roads area doesn’t land a marquee one every now and then, but nothing in comparison to the New York’s, DC’s, Chicago’s or Atlanta’s of the world. My homie Maurice Garland had been pumping a show in Atlanta for weeks which featured the likes of Juicy J, Dom Kennedy and Freddie Gibbs. That line up alone would have guaranteed me being in attendance had I lived in the A seeing as how I’m huge fans of all three.
While I obviously didn’t make the show, footage of the event is here and thanks to Mo and the Internet, we’re gracing it here on these pages. Here’s a quick synopsis of what Maurice had to say about the night, which appeared to be a huge success.
Not too much I can say about the show that isn’t in the video already. Juicy J was crunk as hell. He mostly did stuff from over the last two years, but he was still crunk as hell, being that he’s one of the originators of it.
Freddie and Dom granted my wish and did “Menace II Society” together which was dope. And of course, the city of Atlanta gave a demonstration of how you are supposed to behave at a rap concert.
Also be sure to check out the reviews from XXL and Creative Loafing. I’ve got to get out of VA, man.
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In an interview with Sway on MTV news, Rick Ross is asked a few questions about the possible future for MMG. Sway mentions the rumors of Maybach possibly linking up with California rapper Dom Kennedy. Like a true “bawse” Rozay wouldn’t give any solid evidence about the rumor, but shouted out Dom and praised him for his efforts over on the west coast.
“I feel like that’s one of the west coast’s finest. Shout-out to Dom, that’s my homey for real,” he said.
What do you think about Dom Kennedy possibly being added to Maybach Music Group?
