Blu

Blu & Myka 9 w/ DestructNotes

Seating: Open seating, may be limited or standing room only. First come, first seated. Open dance floor may obscure sightlines. Note: Ticket holders to this show receive free admission to Burly-Q Revue, our late-night cabaret, right after the show!

BLU

Blu, a rapper and producer from Los Angeles, is a visionary voice in hip-hop, known for weaving intricate narratives over soulful, jazz-infused beats. Emerging from the underground scene, he gained critical acclaim with his debut album, Below the Heavens, a collaboration with producer Exile that is celebrated as a modern classic. Blu's introspective lyricism explores themes of self-discovery, social commentary, and urban life, capturing raw emotion with poetic depth. Fearlessly experimenting with genres while maintaining his lyrical integrity, his collaborations with artists like Flying Lotus and Madlib further showcase his versatility. Blu's dedication to authenticity and artistic growth has cemented his place as a cornerstone of modern hip-hop.

MYKA 9

Originally known as Microphone Mike, Myka 9 is recognized as one of the most stylistically advanced rappers in the 90s. His first real break was in the 1980s when he received the opportunity to be a lyrical ghost writer on NWA's first compilation, titled NWA and The Posse. He then had the opportunity to collaborate with major acts such as The Wailers, Carmen Carter, The Last Poets, and co-founded the legendary hip-hop group, Freestyle Fellowship. Today, Myka champions his often-imitated, never-duplicated lyrical style around the world. He is known for his rapid-fire, jazz-influenced, melodic rapping, and often incorporates singing and occasional scatting into his songs. Myka has said of his style, “My rhymes take the direction of a jazz trumpet or sax solo, like Miles or Trane, if I was to rhyme in the same meter as those notes... that's my concept.”

Destruct Bio

As one of the hardest working emcees in L.A. today, Destruct has shown what it takes to gain acclaim and respect in one of the most unforgiving music scenes in the world. All throughout his life, he was exposed to diverse genres of music ranging from Samba to Rock en Espanol. By the age of 6, Destruct became fascinated with hip-hop music and started rapping. It has been a decade that Destruct has been in the music scene and has released over 30 studio albums, including 3 with his live band Inner City Soul. He has been blessed as well to run his own studio, Area 52, where he provides recording and executive producer services. All in all, Destruct is here to be much more than your everyday hip-hop artist but a true contributor to the culture and lifestyle, progressing the movement forward. Destruct is here for a legacy, not a trend.

Event Information

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event and will not be eligible for a refund.