Sat 3/22 @ 7-11PM
The Muamin Collective has been around the Cleveland music scene for nearly 25 years. Founded by MC Josiah “ZION/j-Quills” Quarles and DJ/producer Aaron “aLive/Steezer Wonder” Snorton, the ensemble made its reputation with its nuanced, progressive, jazz-inflected hip-hop music, often backed by a live band to add depth and sonic variety to their sound. The group released its debut, Industry Standard, in 2006, and added two more albums to its catalog in three years before taking a hiatus, which ended when it returned with 2014’s So Black It’s Blue. Since then, it’s been prolific with the Dig EP in 2016, The Hues Brothers in 2018, and Tailor Made in 2020, with ZION and aLive joined by MC Jungle.
You can catch the band when Redlion Tattoo Shop in Asiatown (4030 St. Clair) hosts them at its Tiny Shop Concerts series. The evening will also feature house DJ QueenCZR, video by the RedLionCrew, and a space packed with artwork courtesy of Redlion owner, artist and art collector Dayzwhun. Each ticketholder gets a free T-shirt which supplies last. Go here for tickets.