Killer Mike is set to head out on tour in support of his upcoming solo project, MICHAEL.
The High & Holy North American tour will cover hits from his much-anticipated forthcoming effort “as well as classic hits from R.A.P. Music, PLEDGE, and more." The tour is billed as a night of "celebration and soulful connection."
As for MICHAEL, it'll be his first solo album in 10 years. In April, Mike dropped off a new single in support of the album, "Don't Let The Devil," produced by and featuring his Run The Jewels partner El-P, who also produced his last solo record, 2012's stellar R.A.P. Music. No I.D. and Little Shalimar also assist on the sweeping, sample-laced production.
"My favorite group (US) with my favorite producers!" Mike said of the song. "It’s our 10 year anniversary and MICHAEL is an origin story so I wanted to start with El."
He also described the direction of the much-anticipated album. "RTJ is the X-Men, this is my Logan,” Mike said of the LP. He described it as “his most autobiographical and independent” record to date. RTJ fans also have reason to celebrate. Mike has hinted that RTJ 5 could be on the way as well. In March, they announced a new tour in celebration of their 10th anniversary. RTJX is a series of live concert events in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and LA, where for four nights in each city, Killer Mike and El-P will perform the four albums spanning their entire career with a different set list each night.
MICHAEL is due out June 16. Check out his tour dates below.
July 10: Birmingham, Al. (Saturn)
July 11: Charleston, S.C. (Music Hall)
July 13: Atlanta (Tabernacle)
July 14: Nashville (Ryman Auditorium
July 15: Charlotte, N.C. (Underground)
July 17: Norfolk, Va. (Norva
July 18: Washington, D.C. (Lincoln Theatre)
July 20: New York (Apollo Theatre)
July 21: Philadelphia (Lincoln Music Hall)
July 23: Chicago (Pitchfork Music Festival)
July 24: Minneapolis (First Avenue)
July 27: Seattle (Showbox)
July 28: Portland, Ore. (Crystal Ballroom)
July 29: San Francisco (Fillmore)
July 31: Los Angeles (Theatre at Ace Hotel)
Aug. 1: Phoenix (the Van Buren)
Aug. 3: Houston (House of Blues)
Aug. 4: Dallas (House of Blues)
Aug. 5: New Orleans (Joy Theater)
