Get a slice of the boom bap pie when Pharoahe Monch hits the mic in London, Cardiff and more destinations.
Ben Smith
Date published: 27th Jul 2016
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Troy Jamerson AKA Pharoahe Monch brings the boom bap beat to the UK for dates including London's Jazz Cafe and Clwb Ifor Bach in the Cardiff this August.
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Stamping his authority as one part of Organized Confusion, Jamerson averted the draw of gangsta rap and asserted his lyrical punch with socio-political rhymes. Alongside Prince Poetry, they strung instant classics like Stress:The Extinction Agenda.
A solo career with Rawkus records brought Internal Affairs and the unmistakable 'Simon Says'. Continuing to impact the genre, Monch's latest record Post Traumatic Stress Disorder tackles issues including the genetics of present day hip hop and gun crime.
UK tour dates below:
Newcastle - The Cluny, Monday 8th August
London - Jazz Cafe, Wednesday 10th August
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Whitstable - Duke Of Cumberland, Thursday 11th August
Cardiff - Clwb Ifor Bach, Friday 12th August
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Liverpool - 24 Kitchen Street, Saturday 13th August
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