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.


Sus 

Sus is an independent music producer and rap artist from White Plains, NY currently based in Atlanta GA.
His music is melodic, moody and hip, with a charismatic and artistic flow. Akin to the likes of a Kanye West, Kid Cudi or Chance the Rapper, but with a grit that stays true to his NY rap roots! One of the things that make his artistry special is his unique international background, having experienced life in places like Liberia, and Sierra Leone add a true grit and . In fact, he had seen much more of the world by the age of 17 than most people do in a whole lifetime!
He absorbed so many cultural influences along the way, and they all made their way into his music, in addition to rap influences like Tupac, Gucci Mane, etc!
Sus stands out for songs that are a great example of his uncommon lyrical prowess, as well as production ability lacing heavy grooves and infectious melodies. Passion is the first element in his mix of genuine lyrics and powerful beats, and listeners will certainly notice from the get go.
Don’t miss out on his recent release, “Who's At The Door”, an eclectic, psychadelic, and alternative Hip Hop EP that showcase the artist’s musical chops and lyrical abilities.

Find out more and let the music do the talking

GRACE CLOUD PRODUCTIONS
For Beats/Inquires:
gracecloudmusic@gmail.com

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