Action Bronson Wednesday:
>> In the late 1980s and early 1990s, there were few hip-hop groups as big as Public Enemy. Led by Chuck D as comic foil to the jester Flavor Flav, PE presented itself as the guiding light for socially-aware hip-hop. They’ll be at the 9:30 Club with X-Clan, Monie Love, Schoolly D, Leaders of the New School, Wise Intelligent, Son of Bazerk and No Self Control, Awesome Dre, Davy DMX and DJ Johnny Juice. $35. 7 p.m.
Thursday:
>> Born when two freshmen, Chidera “Chiddy” Anamege and Noah “Xaphoon Jones” Beresin, met at Drexel University, Chiddy Bang has put out mixtapes and its first proper album, Breakfast. The guys are at 9:30 Club tonight. $25. 7 p.m.
>> “Afrobeat For Ya Soul” continues its monthly appearance at Bossa with DJ Underdog spinning Afrobeat tunes and Cheick Hamala. $5. 9:30 p.m.
Friday:
>> Leela James clearly finds inspiration in soul singers from 1960s but has been able to find her own voice. The L.A. native will be at the Howard Theatre where she’ll be joined by the DMV’s own Debórah Bond. $22.50 in advance / $25 at the door. 8 p.m.
Saturday:
>> Queens native Action Bronson has taken the hip-hop world by storm this year with a rhyme flow similar to his idols, Ghostface and Kool G. Rap. He’ll be at the Howard Theatre for the D.C. stop of his “The Rare Chandeliers” tour. $15 in advance / $18 at the door. 8 p.m.
>> A celebration of ’90s R&B and hip-hop music, “Reminisce” is taking a holiday twist this month and DJ Quartermaine will be supplying the sounds at Liv. Free before 11 p.m.. 9:30 p.m.
Monday:
>> “Wind Me Up, Chuck! Mondays” continues at the Howard Theatre. This week, vocalist Ledisi will take to the stage to pay her respects to the Chuck Brown’s musical legacy. $25 in advance / $30 at the door. 8 p.m.
