Red Bull Sound Select Presents: A Quest for Love Tour with Mick Jenkins, Smino & Dizzy Fae

Thursday, January 1

8PM Doors ✖ Hall ✖ $3 w/ RSVP ✖ 18+

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MICK JENKINS

Jayson Jenkins, better known as Mick Jenkins (his stage name), is an American hip-hop recording artist born in Huntsville, Alabama on April 16th, 1991. He was then raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. He is a member of Free Nation, a hip-hop group that promotes creative thought without accepting narrow views imposed by the powers that be. This group believes that when you find a way to combat the status quo, you are free.

In the spring of 2013 Mick released a mixtape entitled Trees and Truths. It quickly became a local favorite, buoyed by acid jazz-influenced production, biblical allegory and lacerating lyricism. The project was by far his most lyrical body of work and caught the attention of Chicago’s incipient gatekeepers. A few months after its release, a collaboration with Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa came in the form of a single entitled “Crossroads”, which was a summer hit.

In recent months, Mick has been receiving a lot of attention after the release of his single/ Visual “Martyrs”. This song juxtaposes harsh truths about our society with a catchy hook, creating a thought-provoking single with various underlying messages and subtle notions. “Martyrs” has led people such as Timberland, among others, to reach out and praise Jenkins for his musical talent and intricate lyricism. Mick continues to find creative ways to convey his message and on August 12 released his highly anticipated project The Water[s] which has garnered national attention. Centered around the idea of comparing water to life’s truths, The Water[s] serves as Jenkins’ breakout project and is receiving critical acclaim. In November of 2014 Jenkins toured on The Smoker’s Club Worldwide Rollers tour with Method Man, Redman, B-Real, and Berner. In February of 2015, he headlined his first national tour with Pro Era’s Kirk Knight, selling out almost half the shows on tour. Jenkins later joined Joey Bada$$ for Phase 1 of his World Domination Tour in June. After wrapping up the summer tour, Jenkins is now turning his attention to his upcoming EP titled “Waves”.


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