RAPPERS ESHAM AND ROYCE 5'9" HIT THE ROAD THIS MONTH FOR SACRIFICIAL LAMBZ 2008 TOUR
"We’re kicking the doors down with one of the most devastating sets of my entire career," explains Esham of going out on the road to support his first LP, Sacrificial Lambz, in three years. "Royce is the perfect complement to our music and he’s a hip hop heavyweight in his own right."
With SoundScans over the seven figure mark—all on the indie grind—Esham is a music mogul. He produces his albums and directs his own videos, while running his own multimedia conglomerate as CEO of Aknu Media.
Esham attributes his longevity to his DIY approach. This year his label released a compilation called The Butcher Shop featuring a VIP list of Detroit talent including Royce 5'9," Bizarre from D12, Insane Clown Posse, Trick Trick, Street Lord Juan, Big Herk and Stretch Money. Included free with the project was his 2007 EP Lamb Chopz which was previously only available digitally through Tunecore.
“Sacrificial Lambz is the answer for those seeking a more distinct and elaborate brand of hip hop” notes Esham.
The resume of Royce 5'9" is dually impressive including iconic collaborations with hip hop's brightest including Eminem, DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, Diddy, among others. His music is known internationally from being featured in Rockstar Games timeless "Grand Theft Auto III". In 2007, Royce dropped the revered Bar Exam mixtape, hosted by DJ Premier and Statik Selektah. Royce is currently putting the finishing touches on his 4th official album which is in the midst of a major label bidding war.
Sacrificial Lambz features 27 tracks and will be in stores worldwide Summer '08.
2008 Sacrificial Lambz Tour Itinerary:
April 30 – Flint, MI – Purple Moon
May 1 – Toledo, OH – Frankies
May 2 – Columbus, OH – Alrosa Villa
May 3 – Indianapolis, IN – The Emerson
May 4 – St. Louis, MO – Blue Bird
May 5 – Minneapolis, MN – Dinky Towner
May 8 – Seattle, WA – Studio 7
May 9 – Portland, OR – Rock N' Roll Pizza
May 11 - Las Vegas, NV - Fort Cheyenne Casino
May 13 - Los Angeles, CA - TBA
May 14 - San Diego, CA - TBA
May 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Cell Block
May 16 - Albuquerque, NM – The Compound
May 18 - Denver, CO - Cervantes
May 20 – Austin, TX – The Parish Room
May 24 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
May 25 – Memphis, TN – Club Vision
May 27 – Nashville, TN – The Muse
May 28 - Charlotte, NC - TBA
May 29 - Millville, PA - Mr. Smalls
May 30 – Boston, MA – Harpers Ferry
June 1 – New York, NY – Knitting Factory
June 5th – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
June 6th - Chicago, IL – Champs Rock Room
June 7th - Detroit, MI - The Majestic
June 8th – Jackson, MI – The Rocket
Canada Dates Coming Soon
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