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If you happen to be in Austin, Texas this week for the annual SXSW Music Festival be sure to check out Portland / Oakland artist TOPE performing two shows. First, catch TOPE with Portland's finest Cool Nutz performing at Sahara Lounge with Project Blowed founder and Freestyle Fellowship 's Aceyalone . Then Friday night at Buffalo Billards TOPE will be making a brief appearance on Cool Nutz 's set at the "Us Vs. The Industry Official Showcase" with headliners Dave East and Rexx Life Raj. Source: TOPE

West Coast artist Cool Nutz hits Austin, Texas as an  Official Artist for 2018's SXSW Music Festival . Performing Friday night,  March 16th at Buffalo Billiards with Dave East , Rexx Life Raj and more, Cool Nutz will be performing selected cuts from his recent release Terrance . With over 14 official projects under his belt,  Terrance has been receiving praise as one of Cool Nutz 's best album's to date flexing an all-star cast of appearances including Nipsey Hussle , E-40 , Slum Village , and more. From helping cultivate the Portland hip-hop scene to touring overseas in Europe, Cool Nutz is a 15+ year veteran of the rap game and continues to age like a fine wine, getting better with every release. Check out recent releases and press from Terrance by Cool Nutz below and look out for the official music video for "Old" produced by TOPE coming soon! Source: TOPE

Missed your chance to apply through SXSW Official ? Want to perform on 6th street at the heart of this year’s SXSW ? Pusher is selecting artists to perform at Wane’s World , March 14th . This is YOUR opportunity to dip your toes into the festival market. This application   will open on February 14, 2018 , and close February 22, 2018 . The winner(s) will be selected and announced shortly after. LINK: https://pusher.co/sxsw-application/ Source: Doap House

TOPE recently took his first trip to Austin, Texas for SXSW playing 5 showcases as an unofficial performer. V1CREATIVE 's Kevin Hasenkopf , director of TOPE 's Church Girls video, was along for the ride and captured TOPE performing 'Life Of The Party" produced by Stewart Villain , from his 2012 album UNTIL THE NEXT TIME WE MEET . Check out the video below + a recap of TOPE , Nipsey Hussle , Dom Kennedy , Dizzy Wright , and more at SXSW 2014 by Kevin Hasenkopf of V1 CREATIVE . ***Thanks to TOPE for sending*** WATCH-> TOPE - LIFE OF THE PARTY (Live at SXSW) WATCH-> V1 CREATIVE SXSW 2014 RECAP ICYMIY-> TxE - PTTLN (Directed by KNWPO)

SmCity Music sends the 3rd installment of The Indie Life: Concert Series at SXSW brought out 5,000+ fans last friday with headliners Twista , Statik Selektah and Charli Baltimore sharing the stage with newcomers like SmCity , Chi City & Allia .