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Ruckus Roboticus releases The Chicks EP

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Local turntable master, Ruckus Roboticus has spent the last few month working on remixes of other artists’ materials.  This Saturday night (July 17th) is a celebration of Ruckus’ latest original effort, The Chicks EP.  It’s being released on his on own imprint, Dance Or Die Records, and features remixes from Frankie J (The Sound Republic), Hot Mess (Dirty Circuit / Drumz), and DJ Wood (Good Groove).

The release party is at Peach’s Grill in Yellow Springs and will feature sets from Ruckus himself and  local DJs Ill Poetic and Skratchmatik.  Admission to the 21+ show is $5.

Here’s one of the tracks from The Chicks EP
Chicks (Original Mix) by Ruckus Roboticus
THIS JUST IN: You can hear the radio debut of tracks from The Chicks EP this Friday night on WYSO during Around the Fringe.  Rev Cool and Andy will be spinning the tracks and offering you a chance to win a free download of Ruckus’ new EP.  You can hear it on WYSO 91.3FM, Friday night 8pm-midnight.  Thanks to Andy Valeri for the tip!

The Utterance Project: February’s lineup

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Local slam mistress Miss Purity follows up last month’s sizzling poetry/spoken word show by serving up a hot bowl of word stew on Feb. 26, at North River Coffee House.

This month’s “Utterance Project” features two accomplished poets: Ill Poetic and Huntor Prey.

8834_176063114713_77024969713_3637655_3385602_nDayton native Ill Poetic is a poet and an underground hip hop artist and producer, blending rock, soul and jazz with an introspective lyrical style.  His musical influences are diverse – ranging from rhythm and blues singer Curtis Mayfield to multi-platinum rapper Jay-Z.

“I never really thought of my music as thoughtful,” he says on his myspace page. “I think what I produce or write is usually an extension of me. I usually just try and let my personality bleed into a song, because that’s what instantly separates it from anyone else’s music.”

Along with his own solo releases, Ill Poetic boasts an impressive array of collaborative efforts, producing and/or providing remixes for artists including Slum Village, Lyricist Lounge emcee Wordsworth and a host of others.

Having toured nationally and internationally, with acts like Pharoah Monche, Talib Kweli, Chuck D and GZA, Ill Poetic is poised to be a major player in the music scene in 2010.

Joining Poetic is Toledo native Huntor Prey.  This internationally-known poet infuses his lyrics with a funky spiritualism intended to motivate and stimulate his audiences.

n310700629349_2354“The Utterance Project” is a monthly series of showcases featuring local and regional poets, spoken word artists and musicians. The event is held every fourth Friday from 5 to 8 pm.

Admission  for this all ages event is free.  Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Replace those winter blues with a hot night of rhythm and blues.  And as always, tell ’em Dayton Most Metro sent ya!