Fear of a Black Planet: J Dilla Edition Featuring Amani Cove/Jah Nada/Delofi/DJ Candi Fresca/DJ A-Live/Mourning [A] BLKstar/Muamin Collective

Four years ago, MC Josiah "Zion" Quarles, a local guy who plays in the hip-hop group MuAmin Collective, launched a showcase for local acts that he dubbed Fear of a Black Planet. This year's event features a tribute to the late hip-hop producer and rapper J Dilla and include performances by local acts such as DJ Candi Fresca, Amani Cove, Delofi, Muamin Collective, Mourning [A] BlkStar and Jah Nada. A-Live will spin music from Dilla's extensive catalog. (Niesel)