We're excited to announce that Joey Bada$$ and his New York City-based rap crew Pro Era will head out on the Beast Coastal Tour presented by Green Label Sound this spring, joined by DJ Statik Selektah and Brooklyn's own Beast Coast brothers Flatbush Zombies and The Underachievers. The 20+ date North American tour kicks off in Portland on 3/21 and will wrap in NYC at the Gramercy Theatre on 4/20, a concert in honor of late Pro Era co-founder Capital STEEZ.

Joey will be performing his Green Label Sound single "Unorthodox" (Produced by DJ Premier) so be sure to check back with us in the coming days for ticket info!

A full list of dates and stops is below:

3-21 Portland, OR - Peters Room

3-22 Whistler, BC - Garfinkel’s

3-23 Vancouver, WA - Vogue Theatre

3-24 Seattle, WA - Neumos

3-26 Reno, NV - The Alley

3-27 San Francisco, CA - Slim’s

3-28 San Diego, CA - Porter’s Pub

3-29 Santa Barbara, CA - Velvet Jones

3-30 San Bernardino, CA - PAID DUES FEST / NOS CENTER

4-2 New Haven, Toad’s Place

4-3 Boston, MA - Middle East

4-4 Providence, RI PVD Social Club

4-5 Montreal, QC - Underworld

4-6 Ottawa, ON - Ritual Nightclub

4-7 Hamilton, ON - Club Absinthe

4-09 Pontiac, MI - Crofoot

4-10 Oxford, OH - Brick Street

4-11 Chicago, IL - Reggie’s

4-12 Madison, WI -University of Wisconsin-Madison

4-13 Bloomington, IL - The Castle Theater

4-14 Columbia, MO - The Blue Note

4-16 Pittsburgh, PA - Atlar Bar

4-17 Baltimore, MD - Soundstage

4-20 New York, NY - Gramercy

Tag: Joey Bada$$

Next week, Green Label Sound will drop the unique music video for the Joey Bada$$ single "Unorthodox" (Produced by DJ Premier). To give you a taste for what is to come, watch this behind the scenes footage covering the entire production process along exclusive footage of Joey, his Pros, and the legendary DJ Premier. If you haven't already, download "Unorthodox" now!

Tag: Joey Bada$$

Hip-hop circles were buzzing when we announced an upcoming collaboration between Joey Bada$$ and legendary producer DJ Premier. After several months of anticipation, Green Label Sound is proud to announce the track “Unorthodox”. The young Brooklyn MC got hip-hop heads talking with the release of his debut mixtape 1999 (via Cinematic Music Group), as it echoed the vintage New York sound of the late 90’s. With their increasing following, Joey Bada$$ and this Pro Era crew are quickly becoming hip-hop’s brightest young stars.

The partnership between Bada$$ and Premo made perfect sense as both artists’ styles complemented each other well. On Joey, Premo said, “His music moved me in a way where its like ‘Oh, I like his attitude, I like how’s he coming across; it reminds me of how we felt at his age and how I feel now.”  Bada$$ claimed Gang Starr’s Moment of Truth as one of his biggest influences, and from listening to “Unorthodox” you can hear how seamless his flow fits over Premier’s signature boom bap sound. Representing his Pro Era team and borough proudly, Bada$$ effortlessly rhymes well beyond his years and in a manner many would consider “unorthodox” in hip-hop’s current state.

Download the single here and be sure to also check out the "From The Block To The Top" video of the two speaking about their motivations to team up.

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Back in the Fall of 2012, we announced that Green Label Sound would be releasing a brand new Joey Bada$$ track produced by a top secret producer. The secret is now out.  We're proud to let you know that Joey's next single "Unorthodox" (Produced by DJ Premier) will be out next Monday via Green Label Sound. Hear a bit more about the track from Joey and Premo in the video below. Check back with us in a week!

"Unorthodox" (Produced by DJ Premier) is available for download on GreenLabelSound.com on 1/14.

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This week is a big one for Green Label Sound artists. Several from our roster (including the newest member of our family, Joey Bada$$) are performing in NYC during the annual CMJ Music Marathon. If you're in town, be sure to check out the shows below!

Tuesday, October 16th

RAC @ All Things Gold CMJ Official Showcase @ Santos Party House (12:45AM)

Wednesday, October 17th

Solid Gold @ Tell All Your Friends Showcase @ Piano's (Downstairs at 4:00pm)

Solid Gold @ Champion's Official Showcase @ Bowery Ballroom (8:00pm)

Thursday, October 18th

Joey Bada$$ @ Cinematic Music Showcase @ SOB’s (Set times TBD)

MNDR @  CMJ Official Showcase @ The Bowery Ballroom  (Set times TBD)

Friday, October 19th

Solid Gold @ FADER Fort (3:30pm)

Solid Gold @ Baeble Party @ Spike Hill (12:00am)

Joey Bada$$ @ Pitchfork Showcase @ Villain (12:45AM)

Joey Bada$$ @ Yourstru.ly Showcase @ Glasslands (2AM)

Chuck Inglish (The Cool Kids) @ Self Taught Showcase @ The Studio at Webster Hall (Set times TBD)

MNDR @ WNYC Greenspace (7:00pm)

Saturday, October 20th

Theophilus London @ Gramercy Theater (8:55pm)

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