He has a new video/single, he has a new line of clothing on racks and now he is celebrating the release of his latest album, Revelations EP (with MTK). "He" is none other than award-winning Olympia (to Seattle transplant) MC XP, aka Xperience.  This weekend the Gary, Ind. native and adopted Olympian will make a homecoming of sorts to the Royal Lounge to celebrate in downtown Olympia and he will bring some guests with him to kick off the party. Joining X to da P on stage Friday is a list of regional standouts (read: prominent hip-hop personalities). For starters, nationally renowned DJ/producer Vitamin D (Seattle) will be on stage with the likes of Dice (Olympia/Seattle), Zikki Car (Olympia), John Crown (Tacoma) and Sphere (Bremerton).  The lineup is not only diverse geographically, but also with a wide-range of style, delivery and message.  XP is coming off a national tour with the astronomically ascending Macklemore and Ryan Lewis and he is arguably more talented - as he brings phenomenal singing, rapping, writing and production. The Royal Lounge is open until 3 a.m. Can you say after party?

XP, w/Vitamin D, Dice, Zikki Car and Sphere, 8 p.m., 18 and older, The Royal Lounge, 311 Capital Way N., Olympia

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