Atmosphere has been gripping audiences around the world by defying common misconceptions about hip-hop since 1996. Based out of Minneapolis, the group is currently celebrating its newly released seventh album, "Mi Vida Local." Slug writes intellectual rhymes that free-flow between the lines to reveal metaphorical surprises about social matters, while Ant provides concentrated grooves that grow on the listener with meditative intent. Atmosphere's music is a heartfelt expression of humanity, dark and slick, with a sense of futuristic timelessness.
Atmosphere will perform along with Dem Atlas, The Lioness, and DJ KEEZY on Friday, October 19, 7:30 p.m. at Anthology, 336 East Avenue. 484-1964. $25. anthologylive.com; rhymesayers.com/atmosphere.