Lock Smith w/ J. Lately * Leon The God * StevieBoy Muziq at Flagstaff's Green Room

April 29, 2018 7:30PM at The Green Room

Lock Smith w/ J.Lately * Leon The God * StevieBoy Muziq at Flagstaff's Green Room

Lock Smith is a West Coast artist/producer born and raised in Richmond, California. Lock first gained notoriety in the underground hip hop scene through MTV's MC Freestyle Championship, then built a regional following as one half of the duo Frontline, whose songs, including the hit “Bang It,” earned commercial radio play and video rotation on MTV.

In 2011, Lock embarked on a solo career that has earned him a loyal fan base.

Lock Smith’s music has been featured on MTV, BET, Revolt TV, Shade 45, TeamBackpack, New York radio station Hot 97’s “Who’s Next?” concert series and numerous national media outlets, including XXL, HipHopDX, Rap Radar and 2DopeBoyz. He’s toured alongside Joe Budden, Murs, R.A. the Rugged Man, Jedi Mind Tricks, and Zion I. In 2016 Lock appeared in the BET Hip Hop Awards "Live Cypher" presented by Sway Calloway.

Lock Smith’s mixtapes and albums have included collaborations with Hopsin, Jarren Benton, and Chris Webby as well as production from 9th Wonder (“Stand It”), Ski Beatz (“Lock”), Kato The Producer (“Grime” & “Black Hole”) and West Coast hit maker Nic Nac ("American Beauty").

His official debut album, A Thousand Cuts, was released in 2014, followed by Lofty Goals (2015). His latest album, Olive Branch, will arrive March 31, 2017.
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J.Lately distinguishes himself as an emcee with his soulful style and laid back flow. A true appreciation for music along with the unique ability to put everyday life into a relatable perspective has allowed him to flourish in the local Bay Area scene and beyond. His music possesses the rare ability to make you contemplate and vibe out simultaneously, finding the perfect balance between the conscious and the stoner. Coming from the small town of Sebastopol, and having split time between Oakland and Southern California, his influences are eclectic and mesh together effortlessly to form his own individual style. A relentless drive has kept Lately on tour across the country with artists such as Zion I, Locksmith, and A-Plus of the Hieroglyphics. He has released multiple solo and collaborative projects, with his most recent solo album, Be Fucking Happy, garnering the attention of many notable blogs and listeners alike.
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New Orleans bred emcee / producer , Leon The God imbues his music with both A wisdom and timelessness that belittles his youth. Although being around the music industry his entire life, it wasn't until the passing of his Grandfather in 2008 before he dec

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