Fat Beats Celebrates 25 Years with Two Extraordinary Concerts & Tickets Giveaway

A month ago we informed you that the staple of the independent music scene, Fat Beats is celebrating a monumental occasion this summer commemorating their 25th anniversary. While we waited with excitement for the NYC lineup, Fat Beats added a second show in Los Angeles.

It’s been a helluva ride for Fat Beats, which has evolved and thrived in a rapidly changing music industry by keeping pace and staying ahead of the curve. After closing their NYC and LA retail stores in 2010, everything shifted for the brand once synonymous with underground hip-hop. Though still representing for the culture, Fat Beats began to put on artists beyond the world of rap through their savvy distribution channels and online store.

All of this momentum has led to the announcement of two concerts—Sunday, July 14th at Sony Hall in NYC and Saturday, August 10th at The Regent in DTLA. The New York show’s lineup is bursting with living underground rap legends including Vinnie Paz (with Esoteric), Non Phixion, Bahamadia, and The Last Emperor, among others. In LA, concert-goers will be treated to sets from Dilated Peoples, Tha Alkaholiks, Blu & Exile, LA Breakers, Cut Chemist, Nu-Mark, House Shoes & DJ Eclipse.

Fat Beats is also hosting a contest to give away five pairs of tickets to each show, and entering for your chance to win couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is follow their 25th Anniversary Playlist on Spotify, which includes standout tracks that they’ve released over the years, along with music from all of the artists set to perform at each show. Winners will be contacted via email at least one week prior to each show, good luck!

Salute to another 25 years!