Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez

Tuesday:
>> “Hell is for Heroes IV” takes place at Bohemian Caverns and will feature and emcee battle with made-for-the-event beats. $10-$15 (ladies 21 and up, free. Under 21, $5), 9 p.m.

>> Multi-faceted and Grammy-nominated artist Kokayi is on the verge of releasing a new album this fall, Robots & Dinosaurs. He’ll whet folks’ appetites for it with the release of his new single, “Roxstar,” tonight at Little Miss Whiskey’s. Free, 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> The Soul Controllers (DJs Jahsonic, Stylus and Book) take over the U Street Music Hall for a night of music likely to range from hip-hop to house and whatever else feels good. Free, 10 p.m.

Thursday:
>> L.A.-based band Orgone has played back-up to the likes of Pharoahe Monch and Bun B, but are also known for their own take on the funk sounds of the 1960s and 70s. They’ll be on a bill at the Rock and Roll Hotel that also features The Beautiful Girls. $15, 6 p.m.

Friday:
>> This week’s installment of “Red Fridays” at U Street Music Hall features the area’s top two house DJs with the last name Burns: Sam and Chris. They’ll be spinning for an advertised five hours that’s sure to span the past 30 years of dance music. Free before 11 p.m./$10 after 11 p.m., 10 p.m.