I'll give you a second to digest that headline and line-up above. Think it's sunk in yet? Can you believe your eyeballs? It's Rock the Bells 2011, and this year they have artists such as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Nas, Cypress Hill, Raekwon, Ghostface, Mobb Deep, GZA and Black Star all playing entire albums as their sets. This touring festival has nabbed prominent artists from the past decade in rap, rhythm and blues, hip-hop and soul, plus has promised over 30 acts with surprise performances and more details yet to be unfurled. For now though, keep up with your drool cup at the prospect of seeing many of these artists perform their albums from start to finish right before your eyes.
So far there's only four dates announced, but cross fingers you get some awesome news about what's coming near you. Here's the first leg!
08/20 Los Angeles, CA - San Miguel Amphitheater
08/27 San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheater
09/03 New York, NY - Governor's Island
09/10 Boston, MA - TBA
(via P4K)