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Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld

Bartholomäus-Schink-Straße 65, 50825, Cologne, Germany

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Doors open: 19:00

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Sage Francis biography

Paul William “Sage” Francis is an American hip hop rapper, as well as spoken word poet from Providence, Rhode Island.

Francis began writing as early as eight years old, and at age 12 would sneak out to participate in rap battles. In 2000 he won the Scribble Jam emcee battle, a hip-hop battle that takes place in Cincinnati, Ohio every year since 1996. In 2002 he released his first studio album entitled “Personal Journals,” which received high praise from critics. The album was preceded by a series of mix tapes (“Sick of…” series) from 1999 to 2002. In order to release these mix tapes he started his own record label that he names Strange Famous Records.

After the success of “Personal Journals” Francis signed with Epitaph Records, making him the first hip-hop artist for the punk rock label. While with Epitaph Records, he released three records, “A Healthy Distrust,” “Human The Death Dance” and “Li(f)e.” He also made an appearance on fellow Epitaph artist Bad Religion’s track “Let Them Eat War.” Sage has also extensively toured with his live performances including shows with Atmosphere, Brother Ali, and Eyedea & Abilities. In addition to recording music, Sage is an active spoken word poet, and has maintained a relationship with the Providence poetry slam community since 1998. In 2014 he released his sixth studio album followed by a string of performances throughout the United States, Australia and Europe.

Live reviews

Atmosphere is my most favorite band out there right now. It is a musical trio, with slug on the mic with ANT, and Mr. Dibbs. The rap music that these three create is incredible and hits very close to home.

The lyrics are always about "the struggle" and how to keep your head up high in a time when its not so easy to do so. Atmosphere has gained such a large following in the underground scene.

When asked to join major music labels Atmosphere has refused in order to avoid selling out and making their fans mad. Atmosphere is about the music and sending positive vibes rather than the money and the corruption it brings.

When on the mic, Slug kicks it out of the park. He is never off beat or forgetful of his lyrics. You can literally hear the joy and passion in his voice when he raps, which is usually something rare with rappers now a days.

Overall, Atmosphere is the most genuine artist out there. They have and always will be about the music which is what drives this trio to victory. Do not miss these guys live! They are the best thing that has happened to music!

Anonymous

Critically acclaimed. Admired by many of the biggest rappers of today as one of the best. The mind cannot help but boggle as to why Sage Francis has not had more commercial success. However this has never been his purpose. Rather he is intent on sending messages to his listeners and educating through song.

One cannot help but leave a Sage Francis gig with a different view of rap music, and maybe even the world. It is that powerful. A king of underground hip-hop, Sage Francis has been performing live across the US for the past twenty or so years and if you’ve ever had the chance to see one, consider yourself extremely lucky.

The man is something of a lyrical genius, his skill and style matched by few who enjoy the fruits of mainstream success. Including songs in his set that showcase the best music from all points of his career delighting both old and new fans, ‘Makeshift Patriot’ is quite a moment, as fans go insane for the encore track which became an internet hit because of its critique of American media. It is this moment that we all wait for. Funny, mind-blowing, heartbreaking and thought provoking. Go and see a Sage Francis gig, your understanding of rap music as you know it will change.

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