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There<span style="color:<span style="font-family">’s a funky family function going down on Memorial tonight. Fresh off the release of his fourth studio album Maybe in Nirvana, Smino is bringing his Kountry Kousins tour to the Eastern. Samara Cyn and Blaccmass will be joining him for a sold-out affair at one of the city’s newest music venues. Fortunately for any Hip-Hop and R&B fans interested in attending, the resale prices aren’t out of control, with tickets starting out at a reasonable price point of $85.96. Furthemore, the party doesn’t stop once Smino leaves the stage. Following the show, Smino and Blaccmass will head next door to El Malo for the concert after party from 10 pm to 2 am. — Joshua Robinson[https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https://bit.ly/4cTk4ON?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaVVjcE1yeTNScmhmRWJtOQEe8b-mK5ngqhGQhSFTUcX5RI5uAoLTsZfgiLD-tmDFjf4TCt0AC5goE2xF8L8_aem_X4cUeC4febbVZpHgcQwXXA&h=AT261mfjlMGh7kVVjcrnMFJOP9SYPIYqS6F7G1nNLRSd5Gbk8V9i6ysA6II0jZeoSM8Edb6rb-I9343bcvzEheh2h3yobvbuLVKnBoQ1ufOQimVH1xFFxGU9ZcYFIX8okPdtMmx6q7mzLgvPAAw&<strong>tn</strong>=-UK-R&c0=AT0blJYpdG4zVj3NKIdQFl9lQyucHCMgtcX6YysezlYEk5VpWMU3UjNqTO4CDIJWA6lj6DZvQxNPToojAPaOXBZOc4_3Oz5Zx8vJUeAF1hgYZjFCYiwtk_Neb6Nf2PVAGGvA0eE3HMKVwv4LzZLBnvv5SpCEhGw0RWBhEmKyNnnLBuEftcQOQV66kyC3f2wjvGqY5YpBS-QpjRC7mO1jRINAGCOV| ]
From the venue:
Critically acclaimed artist Smino is one of the game’s most dynamic musical disruptors. Raised in a family of musicians, the rapper, writer, and producer began playing drums in his native St. Louis at an early age. As an adult, he moved to Chicago to release his first two EPs, S!ck S!ck S!ck and blkjuptr. In 2017, Smino dropped his debut album blkswn — hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the ‘40 Best Rap Albums of the Year. Following blkswn was the 2018 release of NØIR which landed on year-end lists from Complex, The Atlantic, REVOLT, and more. He has generated over half-a-billion streams and counting in addition to selling out US headline tours in 2017 and 2019. In 2021, Smino released his latest creation, Luv 4 Rent, which boasts singles “90 Proof” with J. Cole, “Pro Freak with Doechii & Fatman Scoop, and “Matinee” with Kal Banx. Freshly independent, Smino’s newest nine-track offering ”Maybe In Nirvana” is an immersive experience, blending Smino’s poetic lyricism with innovative production and standout collaborations. The album reflects a deeply personal journey, exploring themes of love, resilience, and self-discovery.Smino | 05/20/2025 8:00 PM