Classic Material 3 YR Anniv Presents Pharoahe Monch & DJ Boogie Blind

Classic Material, 720 Records, and yours truly is doin it again, this time in the biggest way in celebration for the 3 yr anniversary and SMI'S birthday bash with the legendary Pharoahe Monch & returning to the burgh, our homie, Dj Boogie Blind. Make sure to come out to Shadow Lounge on Saturday, June 19th for this event! 18 to get in, 21 to stumble out and a ticket charge of $20 flat, but make sure to get those a-sap HERE before they're gone, with limited space available at the lounge (Get directions HERE! 5972 Baum Blvd). Don't miss out on this event!


DJ Boogie Blind
Harlem, New York
Harlem-based DJ Boogie Blind got into the business in 2000. He has played all over the world (and at SXSW) for the X-Ecutioners, Pharoahe Monch and many others. As most of you remember we brought him to the November Classic Material and he KILLED it. We are proud to have him back and also a special performance by..

Pharoahe Monch
Queens, New York
While a member of the New York City duo Organized Konfusion, Pharoahe Monch developed a reputation as one of underground hip-hop's pre-eminent lyricists, crafting intricate and intelligent raps with partner Prince Poetry. After recording three albums together from 1991-1997, the two split up amicably, and Monch pursued a more aggressive solo style with the terrific independent label Rawkus. He made guest appearances on other artists' records and contributed tracks to the Rawkus compilation Soundbombing II, which raised expectations for his solo debut. The single/video "Simon Says" was released in the summer of 1999 and became a massive hit among rap and club audiences, setting the stage for a surprising debut -- just short of the Top 40 -- for the full-length Internal Affairs upon its release several months later. While he didn't release a second album -- Desire -- until 2007, he was active throughout the intervening years, with fiery singles like "The Life" (with Styles) and "Agent Orange," along with featured spots on tracks by Ras Kass, J Dilla, Pete Rock, and Sa-Ra.