For our purposes, the definition of hip-hop will be broader than it’s typically constructed, and will include R&B, soul, certain electronic, or whatever else is deemed appropriate by the author.
WEDNESDAY
>> It was only a few weeks ago that Emily King performed in the District. The Grammy-nominated guitarist/singer/songwriter will be performing an acoustic set featuring music from her debut album, East Side Story, at Bohemian Caverns. She’ll be joined by singer/songwriter Peter Hadar. 8 p.m., $12 in advance/$15 at the door.
>> D.C.-based artist Ne’a Posey will be on stage at Busboys & Poets in the District as a part of Hump Day Groovez. Typically focusing her lyrics on the ins and outs of everyday, life, Posey recently portrayed Billie Holiday as a part of the recent “When Harlem Came to Paris” cabaret. 9 p.m., $10.
THURSDAY
>> The @ttic is a recurring event at Station 9’s The Lounge. HBO Def Poet Sunni Patterson will be the night’s featured performer. Part of the proceeds from the night will benefit The Young Women’s Project. 8 p.m., $10.
>> Detroit’s Dwele is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer. He recently earned a Grammy nomination for his work on an Earth, Wind, and Fire tribute album and sang the hook on Kanye West’s “Flashing Lights.” With more attention on him than ever before, he’s prepping the release of his third studio album and will be playing at the Birchmere. 7 p.m., $35.
>> Chicago-bred, Brooklyn-based emcee Nemiss (pictured) made an appearance at last year’s “Can A Sista Rock A Mic?” festival. She’ll bring her unique abilities as a rapper and singer to the Artmosphere Café in Mount Rainier for a special show. 8 p.m., $5.
>> WAMMY-nominated DJ Nitekrawler specializes in funk, Afrobeat, and anything else with a good rhythm. He’ll be at Bourbon for the Bionic dance party. 10 p.m.
FRIDAY
>> Since she broke out in the late 1990s, Portsmouth, Va. native Missy Elliot has been viewed as one of the more innovative producers and performers in the music industry. To build buzz for her forthcoming album, she’ll be holding a show at Ibiza. 9 p.m., $20.
>> The Disco City party at the Rock and Roll Hotel‘s Hotel Bar returns. Joining regulars Chris Burns and Max Dunbar will be Mike Tee and Ed Dudes. As usual, the spirit of Larry Levan and other underground disco legends will be in the building. 9:30 p.m., Free.
SUNDAY
>> D.C. native Alice Smith is building a name for herself on the “urban alternative” scene with the help of her 2006 release, For Lovers, Dreamers & Me. A Grammy nod and TV appearances have put her in the public eye lately. Now based out of Brooklyn, she’ll be returning home for a show at the Black Cat. 8 p.m., $15.
