The New Devante Swing, mixed with Dalvin and the Hailey brothers.

Forward Radio is teaming up with local artists this spring to showcase the growth of the local scene and its importance in the community. They will host a two day music and arts festival complete with dancers, DJs, MCs, spoken word and graffiti artists. LouiEvolve Hip Hop and Arts Festival will be a locally focused and community centered event, featuring a wide array of hip hop in a variety of platforms. This festival will pay homage to the past, highlight the growth of the current scene, and give fans a preview of future talents to look forward to. 

Tim Faukner Art Gallery will be home of LouiEvolve on April 16th and 17th. Doors will open Saturday at noon and will stay open until 2:00 AM.  Sunday the festival will go from noon to 11:00 PM. Advanced tickets are $20 for a two day pass, $15 for a single day pass.  Tickets will be available the day of and community based youth programs will receive discounted rates.  All support for this all ages event goes to the continued progression of the local hip hop scene.

Just as Louisville is experiencing rapid economic growth and national recognition for its entertainment, alcohol, and charm, the hip hop scene here is going through its own boom; breaking artists nationally and boasting local and worldwide attention with a wave of talented individuals and works.  In the midst of the swell, a number of artists began participating in roundtable style discussions with the goal of building community and growing the scene. One idea that emerged from these discussions was a showcase event that featured the full scope of the local movement. Come have a great time, witnessing the fruition of that idea, with a wide variety of amazing talent and never before seen artist and medium collaborations at LouiEvolve Hip Hop and Arts Festival. 

FORWARD RADIO is a community-based media project of the Fellowship of Reconciliation-Louisville Chapter.  The station is an accumulation of a myriad of different individuals, shows and topics,including a local hip hop hour, “On The Rise.” It’s a brand new station,launching in April, 2016, so tune in to 106.5 FM.


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Louisville native Kleyn Kutt is using his obsession with perfection to take hip-hop to its highest level. The versatile rapper applies his life experience to make infectious music with thoughtful verses, getting the party going while giving listeners an experience for their body, mind and soul. His vast range of influences include Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson and Mos Def.  Learning to play piano at an early age, Kleyn Kutt knew that music would be his future. He got into production in 2005 after a chance encounter with RokaMic, in 2008 Kleyn Kutt fell in love with the rap game. The rest is history. Fusing expert production with his sense of humor and shrewd lyrics, Kleyn Kutt is on a path to worldwide success.  Kleyn Kutt is currently busy in the studio working on his debut EP "Good Morning World", that is going to be followed by two EPs "The Eleventh Letter" exclusively produced by KlassKlownKarl and Jobu, "Sweet Tooth:  Thank You J Dilla", mixtape “Change Your Stars” as well as his untitled debut album. Being a father, he is intent on making music that is more than just hooks. Kleyn Kutt writes tracks with meaning, that are focused on self expression, social awareness and of course, having a good time.

Contact:  akuttaboveprod@gmail.com

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