Dâm-Funk's journey from the musical backbone of the "G-Funk" sound to the spotlight of his own unique sound has him reaching new heights in the world of funk. more ›

When the tag line attached to a group bills them as "the only successful Arab/Jew partnership since the dawn of human culture," you can't help but have a slight chuckle and your curiosity piqued. For the better half of a decade, Montreal duo Chromeo, comprised of David "Dave 1" Macklovitch and Patrick "P-Thugg" Gemayel, have used their keen wit as the icing on a pretty sweet musical cake. more ›

>> When Raekwon (pictured) finally dropped the sequel to Only Built 4 Cuban Linx a few months back, a large portion of the hip-hop world gushed and deemed it classic material close to being on par to the 1995 release. The Chef is bringing his "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...Pt. II" Tour to the 9:30 Club along with Capone-n-Noreaga, Queen YoNasDa and Likeblood. $25, 7 p.m. more ›

>> Phil Ade will be releasing his mixtape, Starting on JV, at Eye Bar. Free, 9 p.m. more ›

>> With two shows at Bohemian Caverns, locally-based artist Fatso will be performing along with Jesse Boykins III, LB and W. Ellington Felton. $10 in advance, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. more ›

>> XO has been having a good year on the D.C. hip-hop scene, especially with his work on the Diamond District release. This listening party for "Monumental" will be at Reef. Free, 10 p.m. more ›

In a dance music world where performances have become more automated thanks to the accessibility of programs like Serato, live musicians are a foreign concept. Despite the seeming novelty, there are acts performing today looking to preserve the funkiness brought to the fore by the likes of James Brown and Prince, among others. Two of them, Tortured Soul and Amp Fiddler, will bring their soulful stylings and love of 4/4 rhythms to the 9:30 Club Saturday. more ›