Paid Dues 2011
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Murs Paid Dues Independent Hip
Hop Festival 2011 full line up was
announced earlier today ( January
31st ).The Roster includes Mos Def,
Talib Kweli,Immortal Technique,
Asher Roth, Nottz as Rawth, Krizz
Kaliko, Tabi Bonney, Dj Mugss, Sick
Jacken, Dj Exile vs Blu, Bambu,
Planet Asia and now added Bun.B, E-
40, Nipsey Hussle, Sage Francis,
Dead Prez and more.
“It is with great pride that I announce
E-40 will be headlining the ‘Dues
Paid’ stage," Murs told AllHipHop.
"As far as independent rap goes, he
was the first to get his label major
distribution. From Master P to El-P,
he pioneered the artist/CEO
business model in Hip-Hop.”
Review By: Reezy@DaStreetBuzz.com

Also hitting the stage on the West Coast themed ‘Dues Paid’ tour “The Black Hippy Collective” which consist
of Jay Rock, Ab Soul, Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q.
“Individually they are a force to be reckoned with, but collectively they have to be my favorite group in the
world right now," said Murs.
This years festival will have 3 stages with over 40 live performances, and in addition there will be a "Grind
Time Now" stage by the rap battle league “Grind Time Now” that will incorporate rap battles.
“The Road to Paid Dues Tour” is a 35 date tour across the U.S and Canada and will be kickin off February
17th with its final stop at the start of the Paid Dues Festival.
“Now more than ever, it’s important to have a live music platform like our Paid Dues festival, which showcases
the best and brightest that independent Hip-Hop to offer," said Guerilla Union's Chang Weisberg. "If you want
a pulse on what’s happening in Hip-Hop Paid Dues is a true barometer. Murs has done an amazing job
bringing together new and emerging artists as well as the most established pioneers in the business.”
Tour dates are below:
Feb. 24 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up Aspen
Feb. 25 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
Feb. 26 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater
Mar. 1 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
Mar. 2 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
Mar. 3 - Baton Rouge, LA - Varsity Theatre
Mar. 5 - Atlanta, GA - Center Stage
Mar. 6 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
Mar. 7 - Baltimore, MD - Bourbon Street
Mar. 8 - New York, NY- B.B. King Blues Club
Mar. 10 - South Burlington, VT - Higher Ground Ballroom
Mar. 11 - Buffalo, NY - The Town Ballroom
Mar. 12 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom