Nas, Public Enemy, Others Join Rock The Bells' Line-up
Published: Tuesday - March 27, 2007
Words by Ronnie Gamble
Nas (Photo: Columbia)
Guerilla Union -- the company behind music festivals, Rock The Bells and Paid Dues -- has announced even more acts to their already stellar line-up for 2007's festival.
Joining Rage Against The Machine and Wu-Tang will be Nas, Cypress Hill, The Roots, Mos Def, EPMD, MF Doom, Pharoahe Monch, FELT and Public Enemy (who will celebrate their monumental 20-year anniversary), among others.
In addition to the events in New York at Randall's Island and the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California, Rock The Bells will expand with 15 additional dates where the Wu-Tang Clan will be joined by Nas as the co-headliner. No Rage on the tour.
"Rock The Bells represents, respects and recognizes the very best and brightest talent who create social, political and conscious hip-hop music," said Guerilla Union founder, Chang Weisberg. "We are attempting to make a statement as well as history. I have been blessed to be a part of a lot of big shows, but this year's festivals aren't just the biggest or best shows in hip-hop, they are some of the most important musical experiences overall."
According to Guerilla Union, the reason they continue to outdo their past events is because the hip-hop culture is in need of live experiences and they plan to provide them.
"It has never been more critical to the success of quality music. The live hip-hop experience is so special because there are just so few happening," explains Weisberg. "I can't remember the last time this many quality emcees and musicians have ever been gathered to showcase their talents. Mass media has a blurred perception of what's popular. Rock The Bells exists to be the ultimate artist support platform for the genre. We will prove that over 150,000 fans can spark a movement and a shift in the music and culture of America. The summer of 2007 will be remembered as the year that quality hip-hop came back."
Rock The Bells is open to all-ages, and will commence rain or shine. Tickets will go on-sale this Saturday (March 31) and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations or online at Ticketmaster.com.
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