American rapper El-P will return to the UK later this year after announcing a short burst of headline shows.
If the Clash stereo is anything to go by, 2012 has been dominated – in a creative sense, at least – by hip hop. A new breed of rappers and producers and pushing back the boundaries, with El-P leading the charge.
The rapper / producer already has an impeccable back catalogue, but new release ‘Cancer 4 Cure’ – all bass weight, savage textures and blunt rhymes – could well be his best yet.
Focussing on Europe, El-P has now outlined plans for a short tour. Moving around the continent, the rapper has included a selection of British dates – opening with a London show on September 12th.
Taking place in the Scala, the show will be follow by dates in Brighton, Birmingham and Bristol. Finishing with a visit to Manchester on September 19th, tickets for all upcoming shows are on sale now.
Check out ‘The Full Retard’ below and then find the full list of dates after the jump.
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El-P are set to play the following shows:
September
12 London Scala
13 Brighton The Haunt
15 Birmingham Rainbow Warehouse
16 Bristol The Fleece
19 Manchester Academy 3