The fall is upon on us, and so is touring season for the many musicians across the country. Embarking on months of trekking across the country, artists give their fans opportunities to see them perform their favorite hits. For hip-hop and rap fans, the fall of this year is an especially good year for tours. There's no doubt that the hip-hop gods have aligned for 2015, blessing us with one of the most prolific years of music in recent memory. And to go along with the constant output of new music, comes shows...many of them that you MUST see.
11. The Internet's "Ego Death" Tour
Many people actually aren't even familiar with the group called The Internet. The soul group is out promoting the band's newest album Ego Death. The group is hitting smaller venues across the country, but that doesn't mean they don't put on an exciting show.
10. "By Dom Kennedy Tour" featuring Casey Veggies and Jay 305
Three West Coast all-stars are teaming up to travel the country promoting Dom Kennedy's third studio album, By Dom Kennedy. Kennedy will be rocking small venues in the larger metropolitan cities with his dedicated fan base. As openers, Casey Veggies' promotion for new album Live and Grow will begin, while Jay 305's few hits keep the crowd interested. Seeing the Californian trio is a must for any hip-hop fan.
9. Big K.R.I.T.'s " Kritically Acclaimed Tour"
Big K.R.I.T. is hitting the road this fall, to promote his most successful studio album, Cadillactica. The album, which actually released in November of last year, is still making waves in hip-hop. The lead song which is also titled "Cadillactica" is a catchy rap song that crowds will easily be able to learn and recite back. According to K.R.I.T.'s website, the tour is set to feature "special guests," so who knows who he may pull out on stage to surprise and already hyped crowd.
8. Kevin Gates' "Islah Tour"
Kevin Gates is hitting the road this holiday season in support of his upcoming album, Islah. The album which is set to hit store shelves, December 11 should make waves in the hip-hop world when it drops. Considering the tour is preceding the album release date, you can expect Gates to play new records off his album, making for a good tour experience.
7. Vince Staples' "Circa '06 Tour"
Long Beach rapper Vince Staples is riding high right now after releasing his debut album Summertime '06. The Circa Tour is in promotion of the album that released in June. With songs like "Señorita" and "Norf Norf," Staples has hits that will have fans forming mosh pits in the crowd. Staples is a very energetic performer and loves to interact with the crowd. He'll be hitting 11 different cities starting in Philadelphia on December 2. Summertime '06 has a chance of being album of the year (for hip-hop), so to see him perform multiple cuts of the album is what any hip-hop fan should be excited for.
6. Joey Bada$$' "World Domination Tour"
Brooklyn product Joey Bada$$ is on the road for his World Domination Tour in support of his B4.DA.$$ album. With his Pro Era gang behind him, Joey and the gang mob out on stage at every show and bring an extreme amount of energy to every performance. His streets of early life in New York City shine through his music and the way he touches the stage. Seeing not only B4.DA.$$ tracks, but also records from his early mixtape 1999 being performed, heading out to one of the stops on the Domination Tour could open your eyes to a rising young rap star.
5. Mac Miller's "GOOD:AM Tour"
Mac Miller is back! After being silent musically since 2013 album Watching Movies with the Sound Off, Mac returned with GOOD:AM. The album, in which the tour gets its name, has many stand-out tracks like "100 Grand Kids", "Clubhouse" and "Break the Law". With easy hooks to learn, Miller has no problem connecting with audiences. His fan base is very strong and has been riding with him since the K.I.D.S. days. The GOOD:AM tour is a MUST. Miller has the tendency to wild out on stage and mix his oldie but goodie songs like "Donald Trump" and "BDE Bonus" with his new records like a genius.
4. Chance the Rapper's "Family Matters Tour" featuring D.R.A.M., Metro Boomin, & Towkio
Chance the Rapper is hitting the road this fall to promote his project with Donnie Trumpet and the Social Experiment, Surf. Records like "Juice" and "My Favorite Song" off Acid Rap are favorites amongst fans, but the tour will also feature newly released songs off Surf. Hits like "Wanna Be Cool" and "Slip Slide" are feel-good tracks that will have any crowd dancing around. While Chance raps, his live band The Social Experiment brings a new type of sound to Chance's set. The live set is very exciting and unique. Chance's openers include D.R.A.M, producer Metro Boomin, and Towkio.The tour begins October 11 in Austin and will span coast to coast over the course of a month and a half.
3. Kendrick Lamar's "Kunta's Groove Sessions Tour"
King Kendrick Lamar is hitting the road to promote his latest studio album To Pimp a Butterfly. Songs like "i" and "Alright" are favorites off the latest album, but when it comes to his live shows, Lamar does a good job of performing his whole discography. Lamar brings energy to every single song. TDE member Jay Rock is opening, supporting his recent 90059 album. Seeing the two Top Dawg rappers is a must for any rap fan. To experience arguably one of the hip-hop giants perform his energetic and fiery hits, and to watch a young studded protegé of Jay Rock is something you NEED to see.
2. A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator's "Rocky and Tyler Tour" featuring Danny Brown & Vince Staples
A$AP Rocky is on his fall tour with Odd Future product, Tyler the Creator. Rocky is promoting his latest project, At.Long.Last.A$AP. Rocky's style is unique in the fact that he's a mob member out there rapping on stage in front of tons of fans. Expect Rocky to perform new tracks like "Electric Body" and "Canal Street", but also remembering his roots like "Peso" and "Wild for the Night". And because Rocky loves to bring his crew on the stage with him, you can catch the rapper pulling fans on stage to rap and even forming mosh pits in the crowd. As for the other main act, Tyler the Creator is promoting his latest album, Cherry Bomb, which released in April. The openers are Vince Staples and Danny Brown. Staples will be promoting debut album, Summertime '06, while Danny Brown will play songs of his various mixtapes. A$AP Rocky and Tyler both have a certain amount of energy when they perform that needs to be witnessed. If you're looking for chaos in the form of good music, you need to check out this joint tour.
1. The Weeknd's "The Madness Fall Tour" featuring Travi$ Scott, Halsey, & Banks
It's no argument that 2015 has been the year of Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd. Going on festival runs, releasing a #1 album in Beauty Behind the Madness, and dominating the Hot 100 Billboard charts, The Weeknd is doing it all this year and he has hit full superstardom. Embarking on his annual fall tour, Abel will hit many cities across the United States, promoting his album. Performing classics from his Trilogy album, to new cuts off BBTM, the show should be nothing less than spectacular. Tagging along on the road is a rising rapper out of Houston, Travi$ Scott. Scott just released his debut album Rodeo in September. Scott, who has a huge growing fan base is known for his insane energy when he touches the stage. Spraying water bottles in the crowd, forming mosh pits, and jumping around energetically, the man is lit during every show. Singers Halsey and Banks are the other two openers. The Weeknd with his stunning vocals will be tearing down arena after arena.
