(Detroit, MI) For Immediate Release — Ryan Montgomery, aka Royce Da 5′9, has been making his mark on hip-hop for nearly a decade. He possesses the characteristics to make other emcees jealous. An unique and rare combination of lyrical skill, musical prowess, artistic integrity, vocal control and a mastered flow, Royce Da 5′9 is a complete MC who meets the definition of a rapper’s favorite rapper. Choosing to opt for perfection over conforming to an overcrowded genre of mediocrity, Royce is the last of a dying breed. Due on October 20th, his potentially last full-length album STREET HOP, serves as rescue mission for Hip-Hop by showing new MCs the blueprint; how it is supposed to be done.
Growing up on the West Side of Detroit, music was a constant companion for Royce. It wasn’t long before his buzz caught the attention of another Detroit up-and-comer named Eminem. The two clicked and began recording songs as the duo Bad Meets Evil. One of these songs, “Bad Meets Evil” made it’s way onto Eminem’s debut, The Slim Shady LP. Through his relationship with Em, Royce began his famed ghostwriting career, writing Dr. Dre’s heartfelt, “The Message” in 2001. His hard work led to a deal with Columbia Records, who partnered with EI records to release his debut, Rock City (2.0), in 2002. A staple in the underground rap scene, the album spawned the DJ Premier-produced classic, “Boom”. In 2004, he released his sophomore album, Death Is Certain, and followed it with the independently released, Independent’s Day.
Executive produced by DJ Premier, STREET HOP is Royce’s most personal project to date. Though it is chock full of creative ingenuity (Far Away) and picturesque stories (Gun Harmonizing) that have wildly astonishing twists, Royce shows his versatility with the song “Shake That” which recounts the turmoil and angst Royce felt as not only an artist, but also a husband and a father, while being incarcerated for a year. Other songs such as “Part Of Me” may have a breezy laid-back club-ready beat, but the story’s graphic ending will make any professional skirt chaser think twice about his ways and is controversial to say the least.
Realizing that there is strength in numbers, Royce joined forces with three other MCs to form the hip-hop supergroup, Slaughterhouse. Joe Budden, Crooked I and Joell Ortiz all have the skill to impress even the toughest hip-hop critic. And together, they have decided to set off a massive hip-hop takeover. With Slaughterhouse’s upcoming K.O.D. Fall tour (dates + venue below), a growing list of writing credits (Royce has already contributed to Diddy’s next album), and popular video bloggin that has the internet on lock (ImNaShitFoolTV), Royce Da 5′9 is poised to make his biggest splash yet. Rappers, get your life jackets; you might just be saved.
Confirmed tour dates for Royce Da 5′9 on the K.O.D. Tour are as follows:
October 2 Des Moines , IA Seven Flags
October 8 Salt Lake City , UT Salt Air
October 10 Boise , ID Big Easy
October 11 Missoula , MT Wilma Theater
October 12 Missoula , MT Wilma Theater
October 13 Spokane , WA Big Easy
October 15 Seattle , WA The Showbox
October 16 Portland , OR Roseland
October 17 Yakima Valley , WA Sun Dome
October 18 Eugene, OR McDonald
October 20 Chico , CA Senator Theatre
October 21 Reno , NV New Oasis
October 22 Santa Cruz , CA Catalyst
October 23 Los Angeles , CA HOB
October 24 San Diego , CA HOB
October 25 Tucson , AZ Rialto
October 26 Tempe , AZ Marquee Theatre
October 28 Albuquerque , NM Sunshine Theatre
October 29 Fort Collins , CO Aggie
October 30 Denver , CO Fillmore
October 31 Wichita , KS Cotillion Ballroom
November 1 Tulsa , OK Cains
November 4 Austin , TX Austin Music Hall
November 5 Little Rock , AR Revolution
November 6 St. Louis , MO Pops
November 7 Chicago , IL Pearl Room
November 8 Cleveland , OH Peabody ’s
November 10 Hartford , CT Webster Theatre
November 11 Worcester , MA Palladium
November 12 Norfolk , VA Nor Va
November 13 New York City , NY Gramercy Theater
November 14 New York City , NY Gramercy Theater
November 15 Charleston , SC Music Farm
November 16 St. Petersburg , FL State Theater
November 17 Orlando , FL Club Firestone
November 18 Jackson , MS Touch Night Club
November 20 Allen , TX Allen Event Center
November 21 Independence , MO Independence Event Center
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Media resources:
http://www.myspace.com/roycefivenine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royce_da_5′9%22
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