Week of 05/31/15
Backkkk! That’s what Chuck D you to say in a lot of his Public Enemy records, with high energy. Yep I’m back!! Another dope episode of world hip-hop music. We travel the world & scour thru continents to find great talent to bring back to the US for the people to listen. Open their minds to new music, not the same ole same ole. What station does that? BreakThru Radio!! Let’s go! Check the mix and as always, don’t forget to check out BTR on Facebook, Twitter, tumblr, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Pinterest!
World Hip-hop Show Video of the Week: Raz Fresco “ScrewFace City”
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxtkLKslb2I[/youtube]
Kosha Dillz (photo by Kosha Dillz)
June 28th AT&T Center San Antonio, TX
July 11th Nikon @ Jones Beatch Theater Wantagh, NY
Jean Grae (photo by HipHOp Wired)
July 28th The Federal Bar North Hollywood, CA
July 30th Federal Underground Long Beach, CA
K’Naan
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