March 17-23, 2005
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Mack Dubb has a big bark for a young man. A West Philly native, Dubb (aka Dirty Redd) got sick of waiting for people to put out his music, so he's doing it himself. From the Muscle: Vol. 1 is a 21-track mix tape with guest appearances from Black Thought, Truck North and Peedi Crakk. Also heard on the Okayplayer Presents True Notes: Vol. 1 and the ESPN NBA 2005 Playstation intro, Dubb's music doesn't glorify the street life he knows all too well. His lyrics center around his frustrations and truths, hooking listeners with raw emotion and intelligence. Thursday's release party, hosted by comedian Michael Blackson, has Dubb debuting a few songs from Muscle and previewing his official album due out later this year. He'll be joined by an impressive roster of hip-hop and R&B talent including Jean Grae and Musiq.
Thu., March 17, 6 p.m., $10-15, 21+, with Peedi Crakk, Dice Raw, Nature, Cirius B, Truck North, Reef the Lost Cauze, HBZ, Adam Bomb, Excel, Grape Street Pub, 4100 Main St., Manayunk, 215-483-7084.
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