Who are the featured performers in the Rock the Bells Tour?
Blame it on a cosmic quirk pertaining to years ending in the number “9,”* but between Eminem’s resuscitation, the Asher Roth hysteria, and now, Rock the Bell’s announcement of a House of Pain reunion, 2009 is shaping up as the year of the white rapper. Of course, rap isn’t in danger of becoming Wings-obsessed (both band and television show) anytime soon — even if “Band on the Run” is ripe for producer plundering. After all, the headliners of the 10 city tour, Nas and Damian Marley, the Roots, Common, Big Boi (OutKast), KRS-One, Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & DJ Hi-Tek), the Rza, Chef Raekwon, and M.O.P., rank among the most venerable names in hip-hop, and easily ensure that not every act will look lobster-like in the broiling summer sun. Coupled with the vicious battle-rhymes of Slaughterhouse, venerable Detroit group Slum Village, Boot Camp Click leader Buckshot, and promising Somalian MC K’Naan, the staggering litany of talent rocking the bells this summer illustrates why the Guer
— Advertisment — Kareem Shaker – Celebrity News Service Reporter Chicago, IL (CNS) – In its five years of existence, the Rock The Bells tour has gone from a local concert in California to a nationwide tour featuring some of the biggest names in hip-hop. This year’s edition features a wide range of artists, from headliners like Nas and Ice Cube to underground acts like Eyedea & Abilities. The show will be hosted by KRS-ONE, Pete Rock, Murs and Supernatural. The full lineup includes: Nas & Damian Marley,Ice Cube, The Roots, Cypress Hill, EPMD, Busta Rhymes, Common, Big Boi, KRS-One, House of Pain & La Coka Nostra, Reflection Eternal, Tech N9ne, K’naan, RZA, GZA, Raekwon, Sage Francis, M.O.P., Slaughterhouse, The Knux, Eyedea & Abilities, Necro, Slum Village, Evidence & The Alchemist, Chali 2na, Psycho Realm, Mystic Journeymen, Buckshot, Mickey Factz, B. Dolan, and Tabi Bonney. Read more: http:
