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hip-hop artist Riff Raff is upping the ante ahead of his one-off New Zealand show - adding not one, but
three, primo local support acts to the bill.
The shamelessly eccentric rapper and pop culture icon is playing at The Studio in Auckland on Friday, June 9. Now
he’s just announced that Times
X Two, PHD,
and Imagine This will be joining him.
Without a doubt one of the most colourful characters in music, Riff Raff is an artist
who demands attention and his live performances are no exception. And here’s
what you need to know about the four acts that’ll make his show at The Studio a
party like no other.
Timex x Two:
Aucklanders Cade’r and Zee are beatmakers, singers, songwriters and record
producers with a reputation for creating catchy and thoughtful music informed
and influenced by the likes of Drake, Kanye West, Tame Impala and Outkast. With
a string of impressive live performances to their name, including three
appearances at Rhythm & Vines and support slots for the likes of T-Pain, Kid Ink, A$AP Mob and G-Eazy, TIMES x TWO are not to
be missed.
PHD:This Auckland duo (T13 and Anime) has independently released 10 albums since
2005 and performed more than 200 shows, supporting and touring with acts such
as Bizzy Bone,Mobb Deep,DJ Yellaand Dizzee Rascal.
Their music featured in the award-winning documentary
Hip-Hoperation, which
sold out screenings all over the world. They have charted in the NZ Top 40
twice and also in the JB Hi-Fi album charts.
Imagine This:A rapper who effortlessly bridges the boundaries between genres; from hip-hop,
trap, twerk, glitch, house and ghetto funk; Imagine This pours his heart and soul
into his work and delivers an unforgettable live performance marked by pure raw
energy. Played on both underground and commercial radio stations around the
world, the astounding 23 x EPs he’s released feature his unique and highly
versatile vocal style combined with original lyrics and dynamic flow.
Presented by Talk Later,get your tickets at
www.theticketfairy.com -
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