The Orion Financial Free Concert Series welcomes local, national, and international acts to the historic Overton Park Shell where legendary talent has left a timeless legacy.
About the Artist:
Back with a vengeance, Lukah has teamed up with legendary New York producer and DJ Statik Selektah for a cross-continental LP that explicates and contorts the black American dialect through rich lyrics traded with a formidable lineup of guest MCs, including Grammy winner Killer Mike, Memphis legend 8-Ball, frequent homies and collaborators Stooky Bros and Sonny (Everyday Saints).
Lukah has established a name for himself among hip-hop purists for complicated and encyclopedic rhymes that remain heartfelt and true to his life experience. Across his discography, every new song adds another piece to the puzzle. His last project, Temple Needs Water, Village Needs Peace, drew heavily on jazz and neo-soul, with contributions from Billy Woods, Shabakah Hutchins, and Adrian Utley. On A Lost Language Found, he relates the experience of his great grandparents and their work in the political underground of the Southern 70s to the persistent issues faced by underprivileged communities in Memphis, interlacing monologues from a vibrant cast of local characters. The effect is like a documentary film.
This project features verses from a national cast of top tier MCs: Killer Mike, Bun B, 8Ball, J Worthy, and more. The album campaign will see Lukah interviewing many prominent Memphis figures about their respective “languages” (in this context meaning their craft or art form) on video, notably Bart Jones, Bertram Williams, and Boo Mitchell. The album will be digitally distributed by Perfect Timing, with PR from Dark Matter and international vinyl distributed by RRC.
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https://overtonparkshell.org/eventpage/lukah25
DECK PARTIES AVAILABLE
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Know Before You Go:
Food Trucks: TBA
Picnic baskets, coolers, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are always welcome. We also offer food and beverage for sale in the Autozone Food and Beverage Concourse. Dogs on a leash are welcome in designated areas. Overton Park Shell is a nonsmoking facility.
You may also like the following events from Overton Park Shell:
- Next month, 23rd August, 07:00 pm, Orion Financial Free Concert Series ft. Stax Music Academy in Memphis
- Next month, 29th August, 07:00 pm, Orion Financial Free Concert Series ft. Bobby Rush, Rodd Bland, & the Members Only Band in Memphis
- Next month, 30th August, 07:00 pm, Orion Financial Free Concert Series. ft. Pokey LaFarge in Memphis
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