Tonight the Vine Neighborhood will be filled with dope rhymes and phat beats, courtesy of The Black Lodge. The all-star roster includes such local talents as:

Sista Mista, who will be opening with a special remix set. Come early to check out the preposterous reinterpretations of your favorite tracks.

Ms Chyna D will be coming through bringing her soulful blend of hip-hop virtuosity with some R&B mixed in for good measure. Think Lauryn Hill or early Queen Latifah.

Matt Black, former hometown hero now residing in Grand Rapids, will be swinging through fresh off of his triumphant opening performance for Del the Funky Homosapien. Rumor has it he may even bring a very Friendly MC with him to rock the basement.

Shneal is a local MC who has a foot grounded in two respective hemispheres, delivering both highly entertaining personal narratives and political aware manifestos. If Immortal Technique and Kid Cudi created a Funkenstein, Shneal would be the result.

Drama AKA Treason, perhaps best known for proliferating quality hip-hop music across the airwaves of WIDR, will be showcasing his own stellar Hip-Hop talents for the patrons of The Lodge. His music combines the political awareness of a Chuck D with a decidedly homegrown tint, speaking to both geopolitics and neighborhood injustice in the same breath.

Sista Mista will be hosting the evening, and the show starts at 9 o’ clock. Guests are highly encouraged to bring financial support for the artists via their merchandise. Respect the house with no defect, and come check out some of the best Hip-Hop Kalamazoo has to offer.

(Young Ghost will be unable to perform tonight due to a scheduling conflict).