The legend of immortalized hip-hop revolutionaries Dead Prez spans more than a decade. Voices of vision, afro-centricity, revolution and healthy eating, Dead Prez has always been just under the radar in terms of popular success.  Even today, they're synonymous with power, motivation, empowerment and forward thinking (revolutionary but gangsta, of course). 

Read my column here for my thoughts on these legendary hip-hoppers.

Dead Prez

with Afrok, Sista Hailstorm, Save Family, DJ B-Girl
Friday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m., cover TBA
The Vault, 425 Franklin St. SE, Olympia
360.357.4721

with Militant Child, Language Arts, DJ B-Girl
Saturday, Sept. 11, 8 p.m., cover TBA
The Loft on Cherry, 508 Legion Way, Olympia
www.theloftoncherry.com