HIP HOP CONCERT WATCH

The following is a list of upcoming shows in the New York area:

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MIND BODY SOUL - A concert event to raise awareness for diabetes
Hosted by Michael Rapaport and Phife Dawg.
Live performances by Ghostface Killah, Jay Electronica, Consequence, Talib Kweli and more.

Where: Knitting Factory (Brooklyn)
When: Wednesday, January 20th
Doors: 8:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets: Free (must RSVP and show up before 11:00 - rsvp@theheavysound.com )
http://bk.knittingfactory.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=4409

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THE 9DEEZ (Statik Selektah's Birthday Extravaganza)
Hosted By Lord Sear.
With Golden Era Allstar DJs & MCs including DJ Premier, DJ Finesse, DJ S&S and more.

Where: La Pomme (37 W 26th St in Manhattan)
When: Thursday, January 21st
Show: 11:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Tickets: Free (must RSVP to the9deez@gmail.com )

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HOT 97 WHO'S NEXT LIVE
Red Cafe, JoJo Pellegrino & Sparke Flame

Where: S.O.B.'s (204 Varick St. in Manhattan)
When: Wednesday, January 27th
Doors: 8:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets: $10.00 (in advance)
http://www.sobs.com/node/114

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HIP HOP KARAOKE CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
Special Guest Judges include Big Daddy Kane, Buckshot and 1 more TBA

Where: Irving Plaza (17 Irving Plaza, NYC)
When: Friday, January 29th
Doors: 8:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets: $13.00
http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/414465

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STYLES P, DJ GREEN LANTERN & SEAN PRICE
Album Release Party for The Green Ghost Project

Where: Highline Ballroom (431 W 16th St. in Manhattan)
When: Monday, February 1st
Doors: 8:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets: $15.00 (in advance)

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STATIK SELEKTAH "100 PROOF: THE HANGOVER" RECORD RELEASE PARTY
Performances by: Skyzoo, Termanology, Consequence, Torae, Freeway, Reks, El Da Sensai, Truck North, Joe Scudda and more.

Where: S.O.B.'s (204 Varick St in Manhattan)
When: Wednesday, February 3rd
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets: $12.00 (in advance)
http://www.sobs.com/node/29

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These all look like some great shows and I'll definitely be at most of them. I'll keep y'all posted on how they are...