Rollie Pemberton, who you most likely know as Cadence Weapon, has announced to the world at large, as you most likely know, that his new album, Hope in Dirt City, will be released on May 29. Pemberton has also announced that, under his ring name of The Ultimate Weapon, he will make his professional wrestling debut in a match against “Nihilistic” Nick Nilssen, which Pemberton promises “will be won, decisively, and with little effort, but plenty of style.”
Hope in Dirt City is Cadence’s third album and first with Upper Class Recordings and is sure to show the former Poet Laureate of Edmonton at his best, mixing in new sounds with his already diverse palette as seen in previous albums Afterparty Babies (TMT Review) and Breaking Kayfabe. In fact, the press release I was sent verifies my statement: “[Hope In Dirt City] is one that will surprise you with its nuances and complexity in terms of production, rhymes and intensity. Mixing IDM, disco, funk, psychedelic soul and some old school rap, Cadence Weapon is an astounding artist that has delivered a kaleidoscopic album you’ll not soon forget.” Thanks for helping me save time, press release. I have a DVR-ed episode of Monday Night RAW to watch and not much time to get it done in.
The Ultimate Weapon will also be heading out on tour in support of both Hope in Dirt City and his new career as a pro wrestler, so check out those dates below.
06.11.12 - Seattle, WA - Neumos *
06.12.12 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge *
06.14.12 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent *
06.15.12 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echoplex *
06.16.12 - San Diego, CA - Casbah *
06.19.12 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge *
06.21.12 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall *
06.22.12 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop *
06.23.12 - Toronto, ON - Horseshoe Tavern *
06.25.12 - Montreal, QC- La Sala Rossa *
06.26.12 - Allston, MA - Brighton Music Hall *
06.27.12 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom *
06.28.12 - Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg *
06.29.12 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda’s *
06.30.12 - Washington, DC - Rock and Roll Hotel *
07.03.12 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th St. Entry *
* Japandroids
• Cadence Weapon: http://www.cadenceweaponmusic.com
• Upper Class: http://www.upperclassrecordings.com
More about: Cadence Weapon
