Rap shows in SD this Comic-Con weekend

July 23, 10:45 PMSan Diego Rap Music ExaminerQuan Vu

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It looks like closet-nerd (and not-so-closet-nerd) rappers are congregating in San Diego this weekend, likely to get in on some San Diego Comic-Con action. Whether or not they'll make an appearance at the renowned convention, they will be performing at a number of shows throughout the weekend. San Diego hip-hop heads rejoice!

Marco Polo & Torae recently released their boom-bap heavy collaboration album, Double Barrel. Call it a throwback to DJ Premier's sample-heavy New York gutter music. The duo will be hosting an album release party this Friday at the Morena Club near Sea World.

Marco Polo & Torae Double Barrel album release party
Friday, July 24, 2009
Doors @ 9pm, 21+
Cover: $10 ($7 before 10pm)

Morena Club
1319 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276 - 1620

L.A. backpacker and all-around nice guy Murs actually debuted a comic collaboration/think-tank/marketing company with Josh Blaylock and others today at Comic-Con. On Saturday, the company will host a launch party at Onyx Room, where Murs will also perform.

PopCultour f/ Murs, Hollywood Holt
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Doors @ 9pm, 21+
Cover: FREE ($5 donation suggested)

The Onyx Room
852 5th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101

Legendary hip-hop group De La Soul will bring their 20 Years High And Rising Tour to The Wave House on Saturday as well. The trio will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album.

20 Years High And Rising f/ De La Soul + special guests
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Doors @ 8pm
Cover: $25

Wave House
3125 Ocean Front Walk
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 228 - 9288

Speed-rap extraordinaire Twista will be coming through to Club Decos this Saturday in promotion of his new CD, Category F5. Twista is best known for chart-topping hits, "Slow Jamz" and "Overnight Celebrity," from 2004's album, Kamikaze.

Twista
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Doors @ 9pm, 21+

Club Decos
731 5th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101

Hardcore gamer/teacher/rapper Random aka Mega Ran will be making an appearance at the Capcom Booth inside Comic-Con on Friday. However, he will also be performing at the Kava Lounge on Sunday night. Random is the artist behind Mega Ran, an album using samples from various soundtrack pieces from the Mega Man video game series.

Comic-Con Funk Party f/ Random aka Mega Ran
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Cover: $5, 21+

Kava Lounge
2812 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101