Minneapolis, MN - October 13, 2015 – Twenty years ago in 1995, with the Headshots cassette series, the Minneapolis based independent record label Rhymesayers Entertainment was born. Watch “A Moment In Rhymesayers” Episodes: http://bit.ly/RSE20YT

From the beginning, artist collective and record label Rhymesayers Entertainment has been independently releasing music and nurturing the careers of artists like Atmosphere and Brother Ali. From early mix-tape style cassettes, to the debut album Beyond’s Comparison in 1996, to recent label addition Prof whose new release Liability drops this Friday; Rhymesayers has been producing music and representing artists for twenty years. On Friday, December 4, 2015, Rhymesayers, in conjunction with First Avenue and Target Center, will bring together twenty years of music and artists for a one- night only performance at the Target Center, downtown Minneapolis.

The evening will include special performances by (in alphabetical order): Abstract Rude, Aesop Rock, Atmosphere, Battlecats, BK One, Blueprint, Boom Bap Project, Brother Ali, deM atlaS, Dilated Peoples, DJ Abilities, Evidence, Felt, Freeway, Grayskul, Grieves, Hail Mary Mallon, I Self Devine, Jake One, K-Salaam, Los Nativos, Micranots, Mr. Dibbs, Musab, P.O.S, Prof, Soul Position, The Uncluded, and Toki Wright.

Arena seats and the entire general admission floor are only $20.00 (plus venue facility fees, ticketing fees and taxes) to celebrate twenty years of Rhymesayers.

Limited VIP packages available (with all the goodies) for $100.00 (plus venue facility fees, ticketing fees and taxes). VIP includes: premium VIP seating, exclusive Rhymesayers 20 Shirt, VIP bag, Rhymesayers 20 Sticker, limited edition VIP laminate with lanyard, exclusive VIP entrance and special VIP only bars. VIP packages are available online only.Tickets available at: http://bit.ly/RSE20tix.

Rhymesayers special subscribers fan pre sale begins Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00am CST while supplies last. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, October 16 at 10:00am CST. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 5:00PM sharp. Party until midnight.

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EVENT INFORMATION

Show: Rhymesayers 20th Anniversary Concert

Venue: Target Center

Show Date/Time: Friday, December 4 at 6pm. Doors open at 5pm.

Ticket Prices: $20-100

On Sale Info: Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 16 at 10am at Target Center’s box office, online at AXS.com and charge by phone at 1-888-9-AXS-TIX.

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ANNA BARBERIO

Sr. Manager, Event Marketing | Target Center

600 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Direct: 612-673-1388

annabarberio@targetcenter.com