Hip-hop group Epik High set to launch World Tour

Korean hip-hop sensation Epik High is set to launch "Map the Soul" world tour. Tablo, Mithra and DJ Tukutz are one of the most popular hip-hop groups in Korea. The group has recently gone independent from a major record label, which has now promised the group full creative freedom. Epik High will perform in Seoul, Tokyo, Kobe, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and San Francisco through May.

Battle MC Dumfoundead will be hosting the L.A. show, while popular hip-hop group Far East Movement will be performing with Epik High on their U.S. tour. Urban musician MYK, rapper Kero One and Beatbox DG will be joining the group for its world tour.

"This is Epik High's first release since their break from a major record label. Following in the footsteps of artists like Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails, they have shunned all big money contacts to stay true to their art and to their fans. Epik High, who proclaimed that they would be starting new cultural ventures—breaking all rules and conventions—has founded the independent label "Map the Soul, Inc." along with a new official portal site "mapthesoul.com" (created and maintained personally by the artists). There is one simple reason why their new work and their new creative direction is exciting: it's Epik High." said through a press release.

April 26. at Wynterland, in Kobe
April 28. at Shibuya Ax in Tokyo
May 2. at Melon-AX in Seoul
May 15 at Treasure Islan in San Francisco
May 16 at House of Blues in Los Angeles
May 22 at Hiro Ballroom in New York City
May 23 at King Cat Theater in Seattle.

For the concerts in Japan, tickets are available at www.sound-c.co.jp and www.red-hot.ne.jp.
For the concerts in Seoul, visit ticket.www.interpark.com
For the concerts in the U.S., visit www.cgnlive.com.