USM & PPF House Present The Clipped Wings Tour

USM (United States of Mind), Magnolius & LEO37 have just kicked off their North American Tour, The Clipped Wings Tour, featuring dates in over twenty five cities from the midwest to Montreal through the Bay Area and back to Detroit.

Detroit-based hip-hop collective, USM, is a group of diverse, yet like-minded individuals who have come together to advance today’s stagnant hip-hop culture. The collective consists of five emcees (Asylum 7, Metasyons, Draztik, 5-Ill, & D. Allie) and two dj’s/producers (Crate Digga & Sleepy Biggs). Flexing an array of musical styles and influences, this distinct batch of artists provides a fresh and innovative approach to the art form, merging new school lyricism with old school foundation and ethics forged in Detroit’s blue-collar blood. Ever since their formation in early 2007, they have taken huge strides for themselves and the music, performing all around Michigan and frequently venturing into other midwestern cities. They have shared the stage with many of hip-hop’s elite, such as Zion I, One Be Lo, Ill Bill, Sean Price, R.A. The Rugged Man, Blueprint, and Souls of Mischief. “USM continues to stun audiences with their energetic live show while impressing critics with their recordings” Real Detroit Weekly (Best Hip-Hop group of 2008 honors). “New York has Wu-Tang Clan. Detroit has United States of Mind” Metro Times (Best Hip-Hop Group 2010 honors).

The eclectic Toronto-based duo, Magnolius has independently headlined tours across Canada, Asia, Europe and Brazil including shows in Tokyo, Hong Kong,Seoul, Singapore, London, Berlin, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Hailing from Toronto, members Shan Vincent de Paul and Derek DaCostause hip-hop as the core vein to connect with various other genres such as electronic, drum and bass, jazz, punk,house and rock. Bothmembers have been writing and performing as part of a larger six man collective known as Soliva Spit Society. As a collective, the groupreleased their debut EP “Test the Waters” in 2003 and began to create a buzz in the Canadian independent hip-hop scene. The EPreceived rotation on various college stations across Canada, the US and the UK. The group went on to share the stage with someof hip hop’s key figures such as Del the Funky Homosapien (Hieroglyphics), Edan, Louis Logic, C-Rayz Walz (def jux), and Canadian heavy hitters Kardinal Offishall and Swollen Members.

LEO37, a solo artist, a turntablist for the heavily decorated WPBE, as well as being the co-founder and head of the PPF House Music Division, LEO37 has accomplished quite a bit in his short career. Having toured 11 countries as a headliner, released 2 albums, executive produced 3 compilations and shared the stage with artists ranging from Del The Funky Homosapien (Hieroglyphics, Gorillaz) to the Bad Plus, Tittsworth to Swollen Members (Battle Axe, Rocksteady Crew), LEO37 shows no signs of slowing down. Having just released his brand new single ‘Icarus’ to rave review, and with his 3rd full-length on the way, expect to hear LEO37′s name a lot more from here on in.

We highly recommend making it out to see these acts if they come to your city. Or you could just take a road trip if you have to. Many of these artists have music available for free download and for sale. Make sure to follow the links below.

TOUR DATES

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