Trillectro 2013 | DC’s Hip-Hop/Electronic Music Festival

[This article was originally written by asamp at ClanEclectic.com.]

Everything’s a debate these days. Kobe vs. Lebron. Morehouse vs. Howard (we all know the answer to this one). And even Godfather vs. Godfather Part 2 (We’ll pretend the third one didn’t happen). All that being said, what could possibly be the best thing about Trillectro—DC’s annual hip-hop/electronic mash up music fest? It could obviously be the collection of two usually separate genres of music, joining forces for a day-long concert series. Or it could be the dozens of amazing DC food trucks lined up and an endless supply of DC Brau for the people. Quite frankly, it could even be the name. Regardless of your motivation for attending, Trillectro 2013 will undoubtedly have something for everyone.

Following the last summer’s inaugural show, the good people from DCtoBC [Modi, Quinn & Marty] have started right where they left off with a very creative marketing blitz like none we’ve seen before…unless you saw last year’s. Also, the Phase 1 lineup was released not too long ago and again, no matter the musical taste, there will be something for everyone.

Confirmed so far (in alphabetical order):
Alex Young • A$AP Ferg • Carnage
DJ Sliink • Gent & Jawns • Ghost Beach
Gold Room • King Chip • Nadastrom
Travi$ Scott • Salva

Now, I don’t know about you, but just the chance of hearing A$AP Ferg perform Work live is worth the price of admission. This year’s festival is taking place at the Half Street Fairgrounds in DC on August 17th from 12 noon – 9:00 pm and additional acts will be released as we get closer to the date. For DC locals or those making the trip, the show takes place outside Nationals Park at the Fairgrounds/Bullpen. Check the video below to see what happened last year. It was nuts.

That video alone should provide enough motivation to get you there. But just in case it didn’t, head over to Trillectro.com and join the mailing list or catchTrillectro on Twitter. See you at the Fairgrounds.

Trillectro Is Coming.

What is Trillectro?

By now, you should definitely know but just in case you don't, I'll let Modi, Quinn and Marcel tell you:

"the first music festival in the district of its kind, trillectro is our way of bridging the gap between hip-hop and electronic music. on august 11, 2012, trillectro will unite music enthusiasts at DC's brand new HALF STREET FAIRGROUNDS (outside nationals park! GO NATS!) for an unforgettable day of incredible performances from some of the best emerging local and national artists.

modeled after brooklyn's dekalb market, this unique and spacious venue reuses salvaged shipping containers to surround a main stage, bar areas, tents and gaming space for a dynamic retail and entertainment experience. trillectro will be the first event of this size and nature to take place at the HALF STREET FAIRGROUNDS."

Here's a fly-through look at the venue: Half Street Fairgrounds



With all that being said, take that trip down/over/up to DC this weekend and make this happen.


[Note: And tickets are HALF OFF on LivingSocial. Excuses are becoming minimal.]

These Past Few Weeks.....Whew.

Pongday Shindig. @ Gurry's Crib Out Murrland. http://instagr.am/p/Mj0RFSrHbi/
She be lovin the wangs. @sabbtastic @ the dojo. http://instagram.com/p/MPXPOOrHUH/
This is clearly a whiskey household. @ the dojo. http://instagram.com/p/L82UBZLHQM/
First brew and I TURN UP. @ Quarry House Tavern http://instagram.com/p/LwNn74rHVs/
Jazz in the Garden. @frenchie_hea got them niggafoots. @ Jazz in the Garden http://instagram.com/p/MMZy0WrHZJ/
Wu-Tang is for the Children. http://instagram.com/p/MbJljGLHfq/

And with tomorrow being July 4^th, it's only gonna get worse from here.

This Weekend. Whoa.

El Centro with @beigehaze & @PerryPrinciple - http://instagr.am/p/KC-YSOwASD/ Mazel Tov. @ Local 16 - http://instagr.am/p/J-JbwCLHcI/ Power Hour Remains with @FullCupLover - http://instagr.am/p/J_Y2LqrHTu/

This weekend was just........man.

Word.

Taken with Instagram.@ u street music hall alley way — http://instagr.am/p/HzEtzjrHWY/

You Need This: Vince Staples - Shyne Coldchain Vol. 1

So yesterday, Modi and I were having a conversation about what music we're listening to right now. At first it took me a second because my iPhone is basically a revolving door of music but Vince Staples' most recent tape, Shyne Coldchain Vol. 1 has been getting heavy rotation pretty much all year. You need this mixtape. Just for proof, I've included my three favorites. But the entire tape is undoubtedly worth a spot on the iPhone. Download here.

Versace Rap

Taxi

SOB feat. Mike G


[Note: It's dope but don't take my word for it because that would be plain old IGNANT.]

Atlanta Next Week....Finally.

I'm finally making it back to Atlanta next week. Although it's for work and only a couple of days (Tuesday & Wednesday), I'm mad excited to make it back down to the A. If we consider ourselves friends you probably have my phone number, BBM, Twitter, whatever. If you don't, no worries. I can be easily found at these places:

• Tin Lizzy's
• Morehouse
• Moe's & Joe's
• Probably Tin Lizzy's again

And that's pretty much it.

I'm only in town for a few days so hit me up if you're down for a light to moderate [to extreme] rage session.

Where Were We??

The last 6 months have arguably been some of the busiest and most trying, although most successful months of my life. And for that, I'm grateful. A new city, new job, new crib, everything. Totally blessed and really excited with everything. With that being said, it's time to get back to business. The business is blogging and business is....slow. Well it has been. I'm turning it around today. With so many big things going on in my life, it's only right. So, I'm back.

Time to celebrate.
Ariiiiite.

Two Wale Joints...Semi-Late Pass.

Semi-Late Pass with this one but whatever. I'm still Mac-less and it's really getting to me. PC's are just NOT the deal. With that being said, two new Wale videos have surfaced and they're both dope. Tabi Bonney [Yea, that Tabi Bonney] even directed the second one. Good thing he's not rappin anymore...they threw him out the POCKET!! Shouts to @BeigeHAZE for the heads up on these joints. Check the videos for Pretty Girls and My Sweetie:
Pretty Girls feat. Gucci Mane and Weensey

My Sweetie [Spray It]

My name asamp, you prolly know me from the you know.